Blizzard Delays Winter Olympics Big Air Final Starring Kirsty Muir
The Winter Olympics women’s freestyle skiing Big Air final, featuring Team GB’s Kirsty Muir, has faced delays due to a severe blizzard. Originally scheduled for today, the event was pushed back 90 minutes amid inclement weather in Livigno, Italy, where the snowsport competitions are taking place.
Event Delay Impacting Conditions
Kirsty Muir secured her spot in the finals by qualifying fourth after finishing just outside the podium in the recent slopestyle competition. Other competitors include medallists Eileen Gu, Mathilde Gremaud, and Megan Oldham, who qualified ahead of Muir.
Weather Challenges
Heavy snowfall and strong winds have plagued the Bormio and Livigno regions. The adverse weather conditions led to difficulties in conducting events safely. For instance, only 44 out of 96 racers completed the first run of the men’s slalom event due to poor conditions.
Among those who struggled was giant slalom champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, who failed to finish his run. Fortunately, conditions improved for the afternoon event.
Blizzard Conditions in Livigno
By nighttime, Livigno was engulfed in blizzard conditions. The heavy snow and high winds rendered the competition area unsafe, prompting officials to extend the delay further. Initially set for a 30-minute postponement, this time was later adjusted to 75 minutes as ground staff attempted to manage the snowy course with leaf blowers.
Rescheduled Competition Time
- Original event time: delayed by 90 minutes due to blizzard
- Current scheduled start time: 7:45 PM GMT (8:45 PM local time)
As the situation unfolds, fans and athletes alike will be monitoring weather conditions closely, hoping for an improvement that will allow this crucial event to proceed smoothly. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for updates on the Winter Olympics and all related events.
