Three in Top 30 at Hahnenkamm

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed men posted three in the top 30 on the infamous downhill day. The team was led by Ryan Cochran-Siegle in 19th, Jared Goldberg in 25th and Bryce Bennett in 29th. 

“Not what I was looking for today. There was an unfortunate mistake, and it's tough; I tried everything I could to reset and refocus, but once you blow the top, you are skiing unfocused,” said Bennett. “I really felt like I figured out some stuff with equipment but it's all good we are skiing well. It's just building momentum to finish off strong and head to World Champs in a good place.”  

The sold-out downhill day brought out 40-thousand loud Austrian fans for what ended up being a picture-perfect downhill day with the sun shining and warm spring-like conditions. The day began with red bull skydivers flying overhead into the packed finish. Then there were cameos by famous Europeans including the famous Austrian Arnold Schwarzenegger, a consistent viewer of the Hahnenkamm. Finally it is race time. 

The race had its viewers on the edge of their seats. But ultimately it was a day for our friends up North (Canada). Cameron Alexander first threw down an incredible run going into second but it was ultimately his teammate James Crawford who absolutely annihilated the course claiming the win and earning the green light. In second place it was Swiss skier Alexis Monney. 

Our U.S. men did not have the day they were hoping with strong skiing but a few too many mistakes to make big moves. Bryce Bennett was locked in but had a major mistake that cost him. Bennett did his best to make up time - shown in his splits after the mistake - but ultimately ended up just inside the top 30. Cochran-Siegle skied solidly but was not able to find that Kitzbühel magic. Finally Jared Goldberg landed in 25th. 

“I got a bit low at the top which was not the way I wanted to start my run - I was trying to fight all the way down and find good energy,” said Cochran-Siegle. 

GettyImages-2195079835Despite not posting the results they wanted Saturday the men are still feeling confident heading into Garmisch and then World Championships early February. 

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