Katharina troop: First World Cup victory in Åre - a historical triumph!

Katharina troop: First World Cup victory in Åre - a historical triumph!

Åre, Schweden - In Åre in Sweden, the Carinthian ski racer Katharina Truppe 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 the first World Cup victory. The 29-year-old prevailed in the slalom and left Mikaela Shiffrin and her Austrian colleague Katharina Liensberger behind. Troop, which was able to win the final after a solid sixth place in the first round, beamed after the race: "I can hardly stand because my legs are so trembling. It was so nerve-wracking," the 29-year-old showed herself overjoyed her first big triumph and added: "Better late", like laola1.at

The competition in Åre marked a special moment for the Austrians who were able to celebrate a double victory. While troops climbed the top level of the podium, Liensberger fought bravely to the end and only had to give up for five hundredths of seconds. Her words reflect the impressive performance of the team: "It is simply incredible what happened there today," commented Liensberger the extraordinary performance. Her trainer, Roland Assinger, was also proud: "This is a very, very horny day for her," he said about troops and described this performance as "Famos". Both athletes not only showed sporty skill, but also perseverance after they had to deal with setbacks this season, such as meinbezirk.at reported.