by InTrieste
In a thrilling display of speed and precision, France’s Flavio Vitale secured victory in the men’s giant slalom at the 2025 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships, outpacing a strong Scandinavian field on the “Priesnig B” course. The 19-year-old from Tignes, of Italian heritage, delivered a dominant performance, winning both runs and clocking a combined time of 2 minutes, 1.16 seconds.
Vitale edged out Norway’s Rasmus Bakkevig by 0.86 seconds, while Sweden’s Fabian Ax Swartz claimed bronze, finishing 1.25 seconds behind the leader. Norway’s Sebastian Hagan narrowly missed the podium by a mere four-hundredths of a second, with Britain’s Jack Irving securing fifth place, just one-hundredth ahead of compatriot Freddy Carrick-Smith.
Among the Italian contenders, Pietro Bisello finished 24th, climbing four places in the second run. Enrico Zucchini made a six-place recovery to finish 27th, while teammates Jakob Franzelin, Nicolò Nosenzo, and Luca Ruffinoni failed to complete the race.
The competition marked another standout day for Tarvisio and the JWSC 2025 organizing committee, with athletes praising the track’s impeccable preparation. Spectators enjoyed ideal weather conditions, reminiscent of Monday’s women’s giant slalom, where Italy’s Giorgia Collomb emerged victorious.
The day concluded with the official medal ceremony at the “Medal Plaza” in Piazza Unità d’Italia, Tarvisio’s central square.
Medal Standings Update
With nine of the eleven titles awarded, France now leads the medal table with three golds, including Vitale’s latest triumph, as well as one bronze. Switzerland follows with two golds and five silvers, while Germany also holds two golds. Austria has collected one gold, one silver, and three bronzes. Italy’s victories come from Collomb and Sara Thaler, contributing one gold and one bronze. Sweden, adding today’s bronze, now boasts two silvers. Norway celebrated its first silver, while the United States has claimed three bronze medals.
Upcoming Events
The competition continues Wednesday, March 5, with the women’s slalom on the Priesnig B course. The first run begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by the second at 12:00 p.m. In the evening, the jury meeting will precede another medal ceremony in Piazza Unità d’Italia. The championships will conclude Thursday with the men’s slalom final.
How to Watch
Fans can follow the races live via FIS TV and the International Ski Federation’s official YouTube channel, where highlights are also available. Additional updates and information can be found on the event’s website, www.tarvisio2025.it, and across social media platforms, including the “Friuli Venezia Giulia Turismo” Facebook page and “FVGLive” on Instagram.
For real-time results and start lists, visit the official FIS website or join the dedicated media Telegram channel at this link.
