This year three World Cup rounds were held in Vars. In addition to the stage held in Vars in January, 4 events originally scheduled for Sweden and Spain took place on the legendary Chabrières track.
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Just one week after the incredible world record in ski speed won by France’s Simon Billy with a speed of 255,500 km/h, the resort of Vars hosted the final World Cup stages. Out of 4 events on the calendar, Vars hosted 3 races on the 2023 circuit with 6 rankings in total.
The Italian,Simone Origone, seizes another victory and takesthe crystal globe for the 14th time in his career. The indomitable Italian is the most successful skier of all time in speed skiing. His 57th World Cup victory came in Vars. He finished with 560 points, ahead of France’s Simon Billy (480 points) and the Czech Radim Palan (283 points).
Britta Backlund once again takes first place and wins the crystal globe with 580 points. She beats her main rival, Italy’s Valentina Greggio (500 points) and France’s Cléa Martinez (350 points).
The world’s best skiers once again turned out to challenge the legendary Chabrières piste, the fastest in the world.
At the start, the klists try to thrill the audience.
The glide, the sound of the wind in your ears, the aerodynamic position and the locking of muscles are reflected in every movement.
The skiers are shaking up the clock with speeds of over 200 km/hour.
It was a historic season for the Vars resort, which was able to host several sporting events: World Cup stages, World Championship and world record attempt.
The Chabrières piste, world temple of speed skiing, welcomed the world elite of the discipline. A new men’s world record was set on the final stage.
Relive the world record and speeds masters!
