Tears at the finish line: Sweden's slalom hope Swenn-Larsson fails!

Tears at the finish line: Sweden's slalom hope Swenn-Larsson fails!

At the slalom competitions in Saalbach on February 15, 2025, many spectators had to watch the tears of Sweden's ski star Anna Swenn-Larsson with great disappointment. Already in the first round, the 33-year-old said goodbye to the race after a mishap. Despite solid intermediate times and a position, which might have meant third place, she slipped away on the left-wing swing and had to start the way home without a medal, as the krone reported.

Swenn-Larsson had held well in the upper part of the course and was on a promising path to a podium placement. With just 0.59 hundredths of the leading Swiss Camille Rast, everything indicated a successful run. But then came the crucial mistake that cost her the chance of a medal. After her unsuccessful attempt, she was on the ground for a few seconds, overwhelmed by the disappointment, while emotions in the form of tears rolled over her cheeks, as well as

The 2019 silver medalist is not only a favorite with a total of 14 podium in her career in slalom, but is also considered a proven athlete. Nevertheless, her departure in Saalbach will feel particularly bitter. It remains to be seen how she will recover from this setback and hit the upcoming race.