Mikaela Shiffrin thought about skipping the new alpine innovation, the team combination. Lucky for her that she changed her mind. The American celebrated her eighth World Championship gold, together with her childhood friend Breezy Johnson. Thanks for a memory that tops all other medals I've won, says Shiffrin to Johnson.
SportsSuperstar Mikaela Shiffrin was back in the Alpine World Cup after 60 days. A long-awaited comeback – but the American was not close to a historic victory. Instead, Sara Hector struck before the World Championship that is soon to come – and took her second consecutive podium spot.
SportsThe speed skater Felix Monsén did not get a place in the national team before the season and made his own effort. It paid off. He gets a place in the alpine World Championship team.
SportsSara Hector's success continues in the Alpine World Cup. The Swede finished third in the slalom competition in Flachau – her fourth podium finish this season and the first in slalom.
SportsTo the superstar Mikaela Shiffrin there was nothing to do – the American took her 98th World Cup victory when it was the slalom premiere in Finnish Levi. The Swede Anna Swenn Larsson just missed the podium – the 33-year-old finished fourth.
SportsIn SVT's survey, alpine national team skiers testify that they have little or no confidence in the leadership of the association. Several spoke openly about the problems during the introductory meeting. I have absolute confidence in some, but not all, says star Anna Swenn Larsson.
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