November 11th Women’s podium GEPA pictures/ Harald Steiner

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

Sunday, November 12th, will offer a second chance to witness the state of women’s World Cup slalom. However, today, it was revealed that it will be hard to beat. Saturday’s winner Petra Vlhova. Today was the Slovakian’s sixth Levi victory, which ties her with Mikaela Shiffrin for the most at the venue. It was also the 20th slalom victory of her career.

Vlhova won by (-1.41) over Germany’s Lena Duerr and (-1.55) faster than third-place Austrian Katharina Liensberger. After a season of struggling for speed, the 2021 Austrian SL Champion shows she is ready to compete.

USA’s superstar Shiffrin was 4th (–1.70) behind the winner and will be looking to clean up the mistakes that cost her a podium opportunity. Her teammate Paula Moltzan undoubtedly improved on her Levi start from a year ago but will be looking for more.

Canadian Ali Nullmeyer delivered the third-fastest second run on Saturday to move up 14 positions from her first run rank. All eyes will be on Nullmeyer Sunday to see if she can match or better her Saturday result. Her teammates, World SL Champion Laurence St-Germain and Amelia Smart will also push to improve their Saturday performances.

North Americans not starting among the first 30 in Levi

Stifel US Ski Team member AJ Hurt, bib 71, showed today she is ready to ski into the SL points. Today, she was on her way to qualifying when she unfortunately straddled near the bottom of the course. However, she will be one to watch on Sunday.

She joins two other Stifel US Ski Team members, Zoe Zimmermann and Dasha Romanov, and US independent Lila Lapanja among the racers with bibs above 30 looking to qualify for the afternoon finale. Also, Canadian Justine Lamontagne will start 79th.

Tomorrow, Sunday, November 12th, 84 women representing 24 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 women’s slalom ranking for the 2022-23 season

In Levi, four of the ten North American women racing scored World Cup points Saturday.

Ten North Americans, including six from the USA and four from Canada, entered to race the Levi slalom on Sunday, November 12th.

• Bib 2, Mikaela Shiffrin, Stifel USST, Burke Mountain, Academy, Atomic, Oakley
• Bib 8, Laurence St-Germain, ACA, University of Vermont, Mont Sainte-Anne, UMV, Rossignol, LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 9, Ali Nullmeyer, ACA, Middlebury College, GMVS, Atomic, Level Gloves
• Bib 14, Paula Moltzan, Stifel USST, University of Vermont, Ski and Snowboard Club, Vail, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 25, 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 63, Dasha Romanov, Stifel USST, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Rossignol/LOOK
• Bib 71, 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 live and as a replay on the Ski & Snowboard Live streaming service.

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

First run Start list and race program for Sunday, November 12th, Levi women’s SL

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Program for the Sunday, November 12th Levi women’s slalom