Alpine Skiing 10 February

Boys’ Giant Slalom at Bakuriani 2025 EYOF: A Competitive Showcase

On 10 February 2025, Bakuriani hosted the Boys’ Giant Slalom event as part of the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), welcoming 92 competitors from 36 National Olympic Committees. The event began at 09:30, with a vertical drop of 303 meters on the Alpine Skiing Bakuriani D5 GS course, which measured 934 meters in length.

The first run saw Norwegian athlete Elias Hartford Kvael, take an early lead with a time of 48.98 seconds. He was closely followed by Great Britain’s Freddy Carrick-Smith, who posted a 49.27, and Storm Andre Hagen, also from Norway, with a time of 49.29 seconds. The tight competition was evident as the top three were separated by just 0.31 seconds.

The first run concluded with Elias Hartford Kvael at the top, but as the second run commenced at 12:00, it became clear that the competition was far from over. Freddy Carrick Smith executed a strong second run, clocking 48.44 seconds, bringing his total time to 1:37.71. This performance secured him the gold medal, marking a significant achievement for the British skier.

Norway’s Storm Andre Hagen also maintained his form, finishing the second run in 49.09 seconds, which allowed him to consolidate his position and claim the silver medal with a total time of 1:38.38. Meanwhile, Croatia’s Ziggy Vrdoljak showcased his skills with a consistent performance, finishing with an overall time of 1:38.94 for the bronze medal.

The results reflected a competitive field, with athletes demonstrating remarkable talent and resilience on the challenging course. Alongside Freddy Carrick Smith, Storm Andre Hagen, and Ziggy Vrdoljak, other notable performances included Czech skier David Janda, who finished fourth with a total time of 1:39.10, and Zak Carrick Smith, also from Great Britain, who placed fifth with 1:39.50.

Following the event, the race jury, which included FIS Technical Delegate Reinhard Ebner from Austria and Referee Janka Gantnerova from Slovakia, commended the athletes for their performances under demanding conditions. The course, homologated with number 15471/10/24, proved to be a fitting venue for showcasing the future stars of alpine skiing.

With the conclusion of the Boys’ Giant Slalom, the Bakuriani 2025 EYOF continues to provide a platform for young athletes to compete at an international level, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship across nations.

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