Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals: New Qualification Rules
The Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals feature only the best alpine skiers, with strict qualification criteria ensuring elite competition.
Qualification Criteria:
Top 25 in Each Discipline: Skiers ranking in the top 25 of downhill, super-G, giant slalom, or slalom qualify based on cumulative World Cup points.
Junior World Champions: Automatic entry is granted to Junior World Champions in each discipline.
500-Point Overall Rule: Athletes with at least 500 World Cup points, regardless of discipline, are eligible.
The 2025 World Cup Finals will be held from March 22–27 in Sun Valley, Idaho, USA. The rules ensure high-level competition while allowing room for emerging talent.
For example, in the men’s downhill final, 25 skiers qualified, including one via the 500-point rule. In the women’s downhill, 26 competitors entered due to a tie for 25th place.
These strict yet flexible rules ensure that the season’s top performers and rising stars compete, making the World Cup Finals a thrilling end to the season.
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