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Mikaela Shiffrin reaffirms her status as the queen of slalom by winning in Levi, Finland. The 29-year-old American champion claimed her 98th World Cup victory and her eighth win on the snow of the Arctic venue, demonstrating undeniable supremacy. After leading in the first run, Shiffrin extended her advantage in the second, finishing with a total time of 1:47.20. Joining her on the podium, though at a distance, were Austria’s Katharina Liensberger (1:47.99) and Germany’s Lena Duerr (1:48.03).
The race highlighted the struggles of the Italian athletes in slalom. The only Italian to finish was Martina Peterlini, who placed 17th with a time of 1:49.98, while Lucrezia Lorenzi failed to qualify for the second run. This result adds to a challenging period for the Italian team, marked by the tragic loss of Matilde Lorenzi, Lucrezia’s sister, who passed away following a serious training accident.
Today, Levi hosts the men’s slalom, which promises to be full of excitement. Italy’s hopes rest on Alex Vinatzer, buoyed by his fifth-place finish in the giant slalom in Soelden. Among the favorites are the Norwegians, including Lucas Braathen, who now competes for Brazil following a dispute with his federation, and the Austrians, who will see the return of Marcel Hirscher. The legendary skier, officially retired, will compete under the Dutch flag thanks to a wild card, adding even more intrigue to an already highly anticipated competition.
