Ski World Cup 2025: Shiffrin before record - who can stop the legend?

Ski World Cup 2025: Shiffrin before record - who can stop the legend?

On Saturday, February 14, 2025, the eagerly awaited slalom final of the women's skiing championships will take place in Saalbach. In this last appearance, the best athletes compete against each other, including the American ski superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, who has just returned from an injury. Shiffrin meets strong competitors such as Zrinka Ljutic from Croatia and Camille Rast from Switzerland, who have already beaten perfectly this season. The Austrian ski runners are led by head coach Roland Assinger, who emphasizes: "Let's go all-in" and sees the medal opportunities after a disappointing giant slalom as promising.

Shiffrin, who recently got her 15th World Cup medal, strives for its 16th, which would be a new record. Despite her injury problems, the athlete assures that she feels fit and is ready to do her best. "To win, I have to deliver my top performance. I don't know if I can do it," the 29-year-old points out. In their absence, Ljutic and Rast had taken the chance to position themselves on the slalom throne as potential candidates. Ljutic triumphed over the slalom routes in Semmering and Courchevel, while Rast leads the Slalom World Cup, as well as fis-ski.com

preparing for the big race

The Austrian Schladminger Katharina Liensberger is considered a clear favorite for the team and has already achieved four top-five placements this season. Her teammates, including Katharina Huber and Katharina Treuppe, have also performed well in the team combination. Huber feels comfortable due to the previous experience on the route in Saalbach and looks at the upcoming challenge with great optimism. "It counts one, two, three," summarizes Gallhuber, who, despite a knee injury, gains confidence in her skills. The entire Austrian team will do everything possible to show medal in the slalom.

The atmosphere in the Saalbach is described as exciting, with passionate Austrian fans and a great organization that make the event an unforgettable experience. Camille Rast is enthusiastic about the mood and the great support from the audience. "The Austrian fans are really enthusiastic and the organization did a great job," she adds, emphasizing that these positive experiences are also of great importance for the athletes.