Gurgl Austria: GEPA pictures
The World Cup Olympic season continues Sunday in Gurgl, Austria. This preview provides the full start list, daily program, and key storylines ahead of the second women’s slalom of the year — and includes the major names who shaped the opening race in Levi.
North American Spotlight
North America opens the Gurgl weekend with strong momentum after Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the first slalom of the season in Levi. Paula Moltzan delivered a powerful fourth-place finish, setting a strong early tone for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Canada, meanwhile, welcomes back 2023 World Champion Laurence St-Germain, who returns after missing Levi with back pain.
The United States again brings six athletes into the start, while Canada starts four. Great Britain does not have an athlete on Sunday’s list.
A Strong First Group
Wendy Holdener will lead the field out of the gate in Gurgl, setting the pace for an elite opening block that includes the names who defined the Levi storyline:
1 – Wendy Holdener (SUI)
2 – Lena Dürr (GER)
3 – Zrinka Ljutic (CRO)
4 – Anna Swenn-Larsson (SWE)
5 – Mikaela Shiffrin (USA)
6 – Katharina Liensberger (AUT)
7 – Camille Rast (SUI)
Further back, Levi podium finisher Emma Aicher (GER) starts bib 13, looking to build on the first World Cup slalom podium of her career.
Start Numbers: U.S., Canada, Great Britain
United States
5 – Mikaela Shiffrin
12 – Paula Moltzan
28 – AJ Hurt
40 – Nina O’Brien
41 – Liv Moritz
55 – Annika Hunt
Canada
19 – Laurence St-Germain
21 – Ali Nullmeyer
31 – Amelia Smart
46 – Kiki Alexander
Course setters — First run: Janne Haarala (USA) Second run: Francis Royal (CAN)
How to Watch
The women take the hill on Sunday, Nov. 22, with the first run at 4:30 a.m. EDT / 1:30 a.m. PDT and the second run at 7:30 a.m. EDT / 4:30 a.m. PDT.
- United States: Live and replay coverage on Peacocktv.
- Canada: Stream on CBC Sports.
- Great Britain: Both races air live on Discovery+ — first run 9:30 a.m., second run 12:30 p.m. UK time.
Daily Program men’s Gurgl SL Sunday, November 22nd
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First Run Starlist Women’s SL Gurgl
About the Author: Peter Lange
