Big surprise at first test run of 42. edition of Saslong Classic. Germany’s Max Rauffer aimed fastest time in 1.58,09 only 0,05 ahead Italy’s Erik Seletto and the other German Stefan Stankalla (+0,47).
Best Southtirolean was the young athlet of Castelrotto Peter Fill, 8th , only 0,88 sec. back.
Kristian Ghedina, winner 2001, only 14th (1,30).