Anna Swenn-Larsson fifth as Sweden misses podium in World Cup slalom opener
The Swedish skiers missed the podium in the World Cup slalom opener. Anna Swenn-Larsson finished fifth, 1.08 seconds behind winner Emma Aicher.
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Sara Hector Finishes Fourth After Losing Ground in Sölden Giant Slalom Opener
Sara Hector was second after the first run of the traditional Alpine World Cup giant slalom opener in Sölden. But the Swede struggled in the second run as snow began to fall and had to settle for fourth place. American Paula Moltzan won.
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Chaos in Semmering - half the starting field crashed out in the first run
It was a tough race in Semmering. A record number - half the starting field - crashed out in the first run of Sunday's slalom. Mikaela Shiffrin handled the conditions best and won - with Cornelia Öhlund finishing a fine seventh.
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Shiffrin won again – Hector eight
Mikaela Shiffrin took her second straight slalom victory this season. The American won by a full 1.23 seconds ahead of the talented Lara Colturi, Albania. Sara Hector finished eighth.
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Shiffrin back – completely superior in Levi
Superstar Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season in the best way possible. The American is back in earnest after her nasty injury and won by a landslide in Levi, Finland.
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