Mikaela Shiffrin wins the women’s World Cup slalom in Åre for her 72nd career slalom victory and strengthens her lead over Emma Aicher in the overall race.
Mikaela Shiffrin led the first run of the Women’s World Cup slalom in Åre, while Emma Aicher stayed close and kept pressure on the overall title race.
See the Åre World Cup slalom start list and how to watch as Mikaela Shiffrin leads a deep women’s field in Sweden.
Austria dominated the final regular-season slalom in Åre, with Katharina Truppe securing her first-ever World Cup victory and teammate Katharina Liensberger finishing second in a statement performance. Mikaela Shiffrin rounded out the podium in third, while Paula Moltzan placed sixth, giving the Stifel U.S. Ski Team two top-six finishes. With the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley up next, the stage is set for an intense battle for the season title.
Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a dominant performance in the first run of the World Cup slalom in Åre, Sweden, posting a leading time of 51.27 seconds. Germany's Lena Dürr followed closely, trailing by 0.43 seconds, while Sweden's Sara Hector delighted the home crowd by securing third place, just 0.48 seconds behind Shiffrin. This strong showing positions Shiffrin favorably as she aims for her seventh slalom victory at this Swedish resort.
Mikaela Shiffrin returns to one of her strongest venues as the World Cup slalom season nears its climax in Åre, Sweden. With just two races left, the battle for the crystal globe is heating up, while skiers on the bubble face their last chance to qualify for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley. Åre’s legendary slalom hill has tested the best for decades, and with podium contenders from multiple nations in the mix, high-stakes drama is guaranteed on March 9.
Federica Brignone dominated the Åre giant slalom, securing her 17th career and fifth season win by 1.36 seconds. Alice Robinson took second, keeping her season lead, while 18-year-old Lara Colturi claimed her second career podium. North Americans shined, with Valérie Grenier finishing fifth, Paula Moltzan sixth, and Nina O’Brien charging 18 spots to 11th with the second-fastest second run.
Federica Brignone set the pace in the first run of the World Cup giant slalom in Åre, leading a tight battle with Sofia Goggia and Thea Louise Stjernesund. With warm conditions and a shortened course, eight racers finished within a second of the lead, setting up a thrilling second run. Mikaela Shiffrin, still searching for her best giant slalom form since returning from injury, failed to finish, missing another chance to regain confidence in the discipline.
Federica Brignone triumphs Sara Hector's massive lead on her impressive second run at the Are, Sweden World Cup. Brignone sets new record for the oldest woman to win a GS World Cup.
Sara Hector establishes a substantial lead (-0.61) in the first run of the final regular season giant slalom in Åre, Sweden. Lara Gut-Behrami in second and Federica Brignone in 3rd.
Excitement builds for Saturday’s final regular-season GS race in Åre. This will set the stage for the Saalbach finals on March 16th, where the top 25 racers will vie for victory.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the superstar of the Stifel US Ski Team, is set to make her much-anticipated return to World Cup competition this weekend in Åre, Sweden. Unfortunately, the Giant Slalom (GS) is unlikely to be part of her Åre program due to minimal training opportunities. However, fans can still look forward to seeing her compete in the Slalom on Sunday, March 10th.
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