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

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

At the slalom competitions in Saalbach on February 15, 2025, many spectators had to watch with great disappointment the tears of Sweden's ski star Anna Swenn-Larsson. The 33-year-old said goodbye to the race after a mishap in the first round. Despite solid split times and a position that might have meant third place, she slipped on the left turn due to an inside ski error and had to return home without a medal crown reported.

Swenn-Larsson had kept up well in the upper part of the course and was on a promising path to a podium finish. With just 0.59 hundredths behind the leading Swiss Camille Rast, everything pointed to a successful run. But then came the crucial mistake that cost her the chance of a medal. After her failed attempt, she lay on the ground for a few seconds, overwhelmed with disappointment as emotions in the form of tears rolled down her cheeks as well Today held on.

With a total of 14 podium finishes in her slalom career, the 2019 silver medalist is not only the favorite, but is also considered a proven athlete. Nevertheless, their departure will be particularly bitter in Saalbach. It remains to be seen how she will recover from this setback and perform in the coming races.