Luca de Aliprandini Talks Giant Slalom, the Italian Team and His Hopes for a Comeback

In this episode, the hosts chat with Luca de Aliprandini about all things World Cup, giant slalom and the Italian team.

Part one covers some big news updates, including Marco Schwarz dropping slalom and Mikaela Shiffrin reducing her slalom racing, as well as key returns to snow for both Manuel Feller and Lauren Macuga.

Fifteen Years of World Cup Giant Slalom

In the conversation with de Aliprandini, the hosts explore the best giant slalom racers he has competed against during his 15 years on tour.

They also speak about his new wife, Michelle Gisin, and her progress toward a potential comeback.

Aiming for a Return to the Top 30

Luca goes into detail about last season’s lack of high-level results and how he hopes to bounce back into the world’s top 30.

This is a great conversation with one of the most consistent giant slalom skiers of the last decade and beyond.

Listen to the full episode below.

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