Katharina Troupe: First World Cup victory in Åre – a historic triumph!

Katharina Troupe: First World Cup victory in Åre – a historic triumph!

In Åre, Sweden, Carinthian ski racer Katharina Troupe experienced a memorable day today. After 181 World Cup races in which she had to prove herself again and again, she crowned her career with her first World Cup victory. The 29-year-old impressively prevailed in the slalom, leaving US sports icon Mikaela Shiffrin and her Austrian colleague Katharina Liensberger behind. Troupe, who managed to win the final after a solid sixth place in the first round, was beaming after the race: "I can hardly stand because my legs are shaking so much. It was so nerve-wracking," said the 29-year-old, overjoyed about her first big triumph and added: "Better late than never." laola1.at reported.

The competition in Åre marked a special moment for the Austrians, who celebrated a double victory. While the troop climbed to the top step of the podium, Liensberger fought bravely to the end and only had to admit defeat by five hundredths of a second. Her words reflect the team's impressive performance: "It's simply unbelievable what happened today," said Liensberger, commenting on the extraordinary performance. Their coach, Roland Assinger, was also proud: “It’s a very, very great day for them,” he said about Troupe’s victory and described this performance as “amazing.” Both athletes showed not only athletic ability, but also perseverance after having to deal with setbacks this season meinkreis.at reported.