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.
Italy’s Federica Brignone dominated the first run of the Women’s Giant Slalom at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships, showcasing precision and power to build a 0.67-second lead over New Zealand’s Alice Robinson. Paula Moltzan of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team delivered another strong GS performance, sitting third at 1.24 seconds back. The challenging terrain and long course demanded endurance, creating significant time gaps across the field. With the top 30 set to race in reverse order for the second run, the fight for podium positions promises a thrilling finish.
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