Luitz won storslalåmrennet in Beaver Creek recently, but afterwards, he ended up in The international skiforbundets (FIS) spotlight for having used a oksygenmaske between innings.
Friday, enlightened and FIS secretary general Sarah Lewis that The German skiforbundet is aware that the rules suggest that Luitz “is disqualified from the race in which the offense took place”.
Much to suggest thus that seiersgrossisten Marcel Hirscher gets the victory in the Beaver Creek race. Henrik Kristoffersen finished in fourth place, but is promoted to third place.
FIS-rules are clear that oksygenapparater not permitted into the arena and that “the results obtained after the use of such equipment of these should be disregarded”.
Kjetil Jansrud understand that Luitz will be disqualified.
– It is easy to understand the logic behind it. You don’t want that the athletes in cross country skiing or other disciplines to the use of oxygen. It does not send good signals, ” he says to news agency AP.
The German skiforbundet have two weeks to possibly ask for a hearing in Luitz-case.
any decision can be appealed to this sport voldgiftsrett (CAS).
Kristoffersen can get a podium finish after the German stunt with oksygenmaske