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Drama in Killington: Slalom without Shiffrin - Who will be the successor?
On December 1, 2024, the focus will be on the women's slalom in Killington, Vermont. Excitement without Mikaela Shiffrin promises exciting competitions.
Drama in Killington: Slalom without Shiffrin - Who will be the successor?
On the first Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024, the focus will be on the women's slalom on the challenging “Superstar” slope in Killington, Vermont. After an exciting giant slalom on Saturday that was overshadowed by a serious fall for US star athlete Mikaela Shiffrin, the ski world will now see a race that will have to do without the six-time winner from Killington. Shiffrin, seeking her 100th World Cup victory in front of a home crowd, has decided not to compete. Her decision came after her withdrawal due to injury, which she announced on social media, and she wished her teammates the best of luck in the upcoming competitions. “I will be cheering on from the sidelines during this race,” emphasized the 29-year-old.
Competition for the top
The slalom on Sunday still promises pure excitement, as many favorites are ready to take the stage. The race starts at 4:00 p.m. CET with the first heat, followed by the finale at 7:00 p.m. The main players include Wendy Holdener from Switzerland, who was already victorious in Killington in 2022, and Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson, who has remarkable technical skills and mental strength. Austria's Katharina Liensberger, who has returned strongly this season, and Germany's Lena Dürr, one of the most consistent slalom runners, are also considered serious medal contenders.
The slalom starts at an altitude of 1,128 meters and ends at 782 meters, with a height difference of 346 meters and numerous gates that require high precision and concentration. The weather forecast for Sunday shows wintry conditions with light snowfall and temperatures between -2 and 0 °C, which further increases the demands on the athletes. Strong outsiders like the Albanian Lara Colturi, who made a name for herself with a podium finish in Gurgl, and the Germans Emma Aicher and Katharina Huber could also cause surprises skiworldcup.tv reported. So it remains to be seen who will win the battle for victory on the demanding “Superstar” slope.