Besides Hirscher, Benni Raich was amazing at 36 years old, 1 hundredth off the podium, behind Alexi Pintaurault, skiing as well as he's ever skied. Atomic has a true, new laminate ski, this is making a difference. I don't think Hirscher would have skied as well on his last season's GS ski, on that ice. Ligety was leaning, slipping and skidding. This is a big victory if it keeps up, he could be the first 4 time in a row overall world cup winner. He's the only legit threat to catch Stenmark's record for wins.
Marcel Hirscher uses a new ski design, strength, perfect line, and technique for a very difficult hill, to win the first World Cup Race.
Biggest technical difference between Ted and Marcel in this run was, Hirscher comes back over the outside ski with his upper body at the falline, (as shown here Facebook photo) Ted has far more upper body torso inclination and therefore rides a lower rounder line below the gates.