Persistent fog forced the cancellation of the first men's World Cup super-G since the Milano-Cortina Olympics. The event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was deemed unsafe due to low visibility. Organizers rescheduled the race for March 13 in Courchevel, France.
On Sunday, thick fog enveloped the Kandahar course in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, leading to the cancellation of the men's World Cup super-G race. This marked the first such event since the Milano-Cortina Olympics. Low clouds in the upper sections reduced visibility, making a safe competition impossible.
Organizers attempted to proceed by lowering the start gate and delaying the race multiple times. However, the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) ultimately called it off, stating it was "due to the present weather situation with limited visibility from the fog."
FIS men's race director Markus Waldner informed Austrian TV that the competition would be rescheduled for March 13 in Courchevel, France. That venue will host the final weekend of speed races before the World Cup Finals in Norway the following week.
In the super-G season standings, Switzerland's Marco Odermatt maintains a strong lead with 425 points, 158 points ahead of Austria's Vincent Kriechmayr, who has 267. Three races remain in the discipline.
The men's World Cup calendar moves forward with a slalom and giant slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, next weekend.
