Perrine pushing for World Cup title
Published Wed 20 Mar 2019
The overall World Para Alpine World Cup winners of the season will be decided in the last two slalom races in Morzine, France, with all of the main contenders including Australia's Melissa Perrine at the starting gates in a final push for the coveted titles.
The three-day competition, which will take place on Morzine’s Le Stade course from 19-21 March, will open with a team event followed by two Slalom races.
The close rivalry between Perrine and Great Britain’s Menna Fitzpatrick will play out in the women’s vision impaired class where the two top pairs have a mere 20-point difference in the overall rankings.
Fitzpatrick and guide Jennifer Kehoe are in the lead, with Perrine and guide Bobbi Kelly a close second.
Fitzpatrick and Kehoe have struggled in the slalom competition in La Molina, placing last in both races, but a few days of much-needed rest could give the Paralympic champions the energy they need to keep their Australian rivals at bay.
HOW TO WATCH
You can watch the competition on the World Para Alpine Skiing website and Facebook page with live results also available here.