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Tough day for the blue-yellow Olympic skiers in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
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Tough day for the blue-yellow Olympic skiers in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

With just over a month left until the Olympics in Milan and Cortina, the blue and yellow stars were still chasing their slalom form. The Swedes were well on their way to the podium in Kranjska Gora
Chaos in Semmering - half the starting field crashed out in the first run
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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
Olympic captain Öhlund: It was really cool
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Olympic captain Öhlund: It was really cool

The breakthrough in the Alpine World Cup last season was surprisingly strong. Cornelia Öhlund was surprised herself
Shiffrin superior winner – “It's crazy”
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Shiffrin superior winner – “It's crazy”

Mikaela Shiffrin is to slalom what Sandra Näslund is to ski cross. So far into the season, impossible to beat
Hector's super ride gave the first podium of the season
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Hector's super ride gave the first podium of the season

Sara Hector crashed out in the first run of Saturday's giant slalom. A day later: The alpine star made a resounding announcement with months to go until the Olympics
New crush of Shiffrin – Swenn Larsson fifth
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New crush of Shiffrin – Swenn Larsson fifth

Mikaela Shiffrin shows her class during the Olympic season. The superstar took her third straight slalom victory when she won the World Cup competition at home in the United States in superior style
Hector missed the podium – fourth in the World Cup
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Hector missed the podium – fourth in the World Cup

Sara Hector was second after a great first run in the giant slalom competition in Copper Mountain. But the second run was worse, and the Swede finished in fourth place
Shiffrin won again – Hector eight
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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
Shiffrin back – completely superior in Levi
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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
Shiffrin Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Olympic Games Participation
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Shiffrin Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Olympic Games Participation

Mikaela Shiffrin is uncertain about how many events it will be for her at the Olympic Games. After last season's crash, she does not know where she stands
AI Tool Shields Ski Stars from Online Hate with Zero Tolerance
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AI Tool Shields Ski Stars from Online Hate with Zero Tolerance

Ski stars are to be protected against hate and threats in social media. This will be done with the help of an AI tool
Shiffrin Clinches 101st World Cup Win as Swedes Struggle in Sun Valley
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Shiffrin Clinches 101st World Cup Win as Swedes Struggle in Sun Valley

Mikaela Shiffrin ended a tough season at the top. The American took her 101st World Cup victory when she won the slalom in Sun Valley in superior style
Hector disqualified for prohibited equipment
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Hector disqualified for prohibited equipment

Sara Hector was disqualified in the slalom competition in Åre for unauthorized equipment. The ski binding was too high, according to the person responsible for testing for Viaplay
Shiffrin's problem continues – crashed in Åre
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Shiffrin's problem continues – crashed in Åre

The crash in November still bothers alpine queen Mikaela Shiffrin. In Åre's World Cup competition in giant slalom, she skied out already in the first run
The Swedish Secret's Success – in Shiffrin's 100th Victory
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The Swedish Secret's Success – in Shiffrin's 100th Victory

Mikaela Shiffrin took revenge after Saturday's giant fiasco when she made history with her 100th World Cup victory in Italian Sestriere. At the same time, Swedish sensation Cornelia Öhlund achieved a successful run and climbed 18 places – which meant a personal best in the World Cup slalom
Shiffrin's deep slump – worst in 13 years
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Shiffrin's deep slump – worst in 13 years

Mikaela Shiffrin's deep form crisis continues. The American alpine star was 2
Hector's collapse: Missed top ten
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Hector's collapse: Missed top ten

Sara Hector had a good position after the first run in the giant slalom competition in Sestriere. But in the second run, it didn't go nearly as well
Shiffrin unrecognizable – worst in 13 years
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Shiffrin unrecognizable – worst in 13 years

Something has gotten stuck in the head of the greatest alpine skier of all time. Mikaela Shiffrin's giant slalom comeback was a failure
Swedish Gold Hope Sara Hector: "Will be my most fun World Championship"
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Swedish Gold Hope Sara Hector: "Will be my most fun World Championship"

Olympic Games gold and several victories in the World Cup, but in the World Championship, it has been as if cursed in the pursuit of the absolute perfect score. Sara Hector gets a new chance when the giant slalom is decided in Saalbach
Alpine superstar changed her mind – gold worth
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Alpine superstar changed her mind – gold worth

Mikaela Shiffrin thought about skipping the new alpine innovation, the team combination. Lucky for her that she changed her mind
Vonn's disappointment - wanted to team up with Shiffrin
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Vonn's disappointment - wanted to team up with Shiffrin

Lindsey Vonn looked forward to forming a "dream team" with Mikaela Shiffrin in the women's team combination at the World Championship in alpine skiing. It won't be like that
Stress stops Shiffrin - can't shake off the crash
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Stress stops Shiffrin - can't shake off the crash

The reigning World Champion Mikaela Shiffrin will not defend her gold in giant slalom – where Sara Hector is one of the gold favorites. The crash in November has given her a kind of post-traumatic stress, says the American star
Shiffrin's message: No dream team with Vonn at the World Championship
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Shiffrin's message: No dream team with Vonn at the World Championship

Mikaela Shiffrin will not participate in the World Championship's team competition in Saalbach on Tuesday next week, she announces on Instagram. This means there will be no American "dream team" with Shiffrin and the comebacking legend Lindsey Vonn
Focus on Shiffrin – then the Swede struck again
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Focus on Shiffrin – then the Swede struck again

Superstar 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
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