Levi Women’s Slalom: Shiffrin, Rivals & Debutant Dasha

Mikaela Shiffrin at the bib draw GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner

Who is racing in Levi, when, and how to watch the women’s first World Cup Slalom of the new season

The Women’s Slalom season kicks off in Levi, Finland, on November 11th and 12th. Stifel US Ski Team member Mikaela Shiffrin, the ski racer with the most career victories, readies herself for the challenge. She’s a powerhouse on skis with seven World Cup Slalom titles and a record six wins in Levi. With anticipation in the air, spectators await to see another of her record-breaking performances. Shiffrin’s brilliant skills and unbeatable focus make her the pre-race favorite. Although Shiffrin has recently experienced a training injury, she has trained well, and excellence remains likely.

However, the Women’s Slalom discipline provides fierce competition. Shiffrin competes against talented rivals. To name a few, Wendy Holdener from Switzerland and Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova, a five-time Levi winner, bring considerable ability. A rising star, Paula Moltzan of the Stifel US Ski Team, hunts for her first victory.

Among the contenders are three talented Canadian athletes: Laurence St-Germain, the reigning World Champion in Slalom, and top skiers Ali Nullmeyer and Amelia Smart.

North Americans not starting among the first 30 in Levi

AJ Hurt and Zoe Zimmermann of the Stifel US Ski Team are ready to compete alongside the independent US athlete Lila Lapanja, who achieved a Levi 25th-place finish in 2020.

Ski Racing Media is thrilled to acknowledge a first as Levi marks Stifel US Ski Team member Dasha Romanov’s debut on the World Cup stage. Her excitement and determination are palpable as she prepares to make her mark in this exciting event, showcasing her talent and skill to the world. Canada will also feature a first-time World Cup skier, Justine Lamontagne from Mount Sainte-Anne, who will make her inaugural start in Levi.

USA’s Karin Harjo is the second run course setter

It should be noted that Stifel US Ski Team coach Karin Harjo, Shiffrin’s Head Coach, will set the second run on Saturday.

The slalom season is ready to unfold. Every race promises fierce competition and unforgettable moments. Get ready for the adrenaline-fueled ride of the Women’s Slalom season!

Tomorrow, 85 women representing 25 nations will compete in the slalom.

About Levi

Levi, Finland, located approximately 170 km (110 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, ski racing enthusiasts will experience the thrill of women’s World Cup Slalom. As the day unfolds, daylight is precious, and the sun rises around 9:10 AM and sets at 2:20 PM; this unique location promises unforgettable ski racing and increases the chances of witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights. This wonder of nature often graces the Arctic skies during the winter months.

Levi proudly embraces its status as the official hometown of Santa Claus, adding a touch of festive magic to the winter wonderland. Visitors might even encounter the jolly old man, spreading cheer and warmth in this winter paradise.

Top eight SL women from the 2022-23 season

In Levi, six of the ten North American women racing are on the SL World Cup Start List.

Ten North Americans, including six from the USA and four from Canada, entered to race the Levi slalom on November 11th.

• Bib 4, Mikaela Shiffrin, Stifel USST, Burke Mountain, Academy, Atomic, Oakley
• Bib 6, Paula Moltzan, Stifel USST, University of Vermont, Ski and Snowboard Club, Vail, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 13, Laurence St-Germain, ACA, University of Vermont, Mont Sainte-Anne, UMV, Rossignol, LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 18, Ali Nullmeyer, ACA, Middlebury College, GMVS, Atomic, Level Gloves
• Bib 23, Amelia Smart, ACA, Windermere, University of Denver, Atomic, Level Gloves
• Bib 43, Lila Lapanja, USA, Independent, Diamond Peak Ski Team, Stöckli, Dalbello
• Bib 46, Zoe Zimmermann, Stifel USST, Burke Mountain Academy, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 62, Dasha Romanov, Stifel USST, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Rossignol/LOOK
• Bib 70, AJ Hurt, Stifel Stifel, Team Palisades Tahoe, HEAD, Level Gloves
• Bib 79, Justine Lamontagne, Mount Sainte-Anne, Montana State University, Rossignol/LOOK

The women’s first run starts at 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 1:00 a.m. on the West Coast. The second run will begin at 7:00 am Eastern Time and 4:00 am on the West Coast.  

In the USA, the women’s World Cups in Levi will be available for viewing both live and as a replay on the streaming service Ski & Snowboard Live.

In Canada, sports enthusiasts can watch the World Cup on CBC Sports

First run Start list and race program for November 11th, Levi women’s SL

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Program for the November 11th Levi women’s slalom