15:06
Catherine Liensberger (AUT)
That can not be true! For the first time the noise level in the finish area increases noticeably because Katharina Liensberger is the first local hero in line. But the Austrian slipped away on the starting slope, lost more than four seconds and will most likely miss the second run.
15:05
Anna Swenn-Larsson (SWE)
Just like Wendy Holdener, Anna Swenn-Larsson finally celebrated her first World Cup victory recently. The Swede seems to benefit from the newly gained security. She minimizes the slip phases, revs up a lot, especially on the final slope, and takes the lead in front of Petra Vlhová!
15:03
Petra Vlhova (SVK)
The reigning Olympic champion in this discipline winds her way through the forest of poles somewhat inconspicuously. However, Petra Vlhová seems to be keeping her skis on the go, because the Slovakian is building up a clear lead early on in the run. It’s 63 hundredths at the finish – that’s the new best time!
15:01
Ana Bucik (SLO)
Here we go! Ana Bucik opens the last World Cup at Semmering. After a technical first sector, it continues with a long rhythmic part. The Slovenian masters this task without any visible mistakes and lets the clock stop after a running time of 51.46 seconds.
14:52
The external circumstances
The external conditions on the magic mountain are a bit spring-like. The thermometer shows five degrees above freezing. However, it will soon be getting dark at Semmering, and then the display will automatically plummet.
14:40
Who are the favourites?
The big question here is which athlete is most likely to take on American Mikaela Shiffrin. The 27-year-old has been in excellent shape on the Zauberberg so far and was able to win both giant slaloms from the previous days. In addition to Wendy Holdener from Switzerland, Petra Vlhová from Slovakia should be mentioned first and foremost, who has already been on the podium in three slaloms this winter. Austria’s Katharina Liensberger and Anna Swenn-Larsson from Sweden also think they have a chance.
14:27
Will Holdener succeed in the third prank?
Wendy Holdener (start number 5) had to wait for what felt like an eternity for her first World Cup victory and then she managed this feat twice over. Of course, the 29-year-old is again one of the favorites to win the day. Michelle Gisin (13) and Camille Rast (21) should also make it into the final without any problems. Aline Danioth (27), Melanie Meillard (32), Nicole Good (36), Elena Stoffel (37) will have to fight a little more for this intermediate goal.
14:16
ÖSV team wants to attack at the front
In the last part of the home World Cup, the team of the Austrian Ski Association wants to be at the forefront again. Katharina Liensberger (start number 4) and Katharina Truppe (9) have the required skills and, considering the starting order, have every opportunity to do so. With Katharina Huber (20), Chiara Mair (26), Franziska Gritsch (30), Marie-Therese Sporer (40), Lisa Hörhager (55), Valentina Pfurtscheller (60) and Sophia Waldauf (62), six more ÖSV runners will become wait at the start house to be deployed.
14:08
Dürr leads the DSV team
The German Ski Association is sending a total of five athletes into today’s race. Lena Dürr (start number 7) was almost always right at the front this slalom winter, but is still waiting for the first podium of the season. For the rest of the team, it’s not about the top positions for the time being, but about qualifying for the second race. This affects Andrea Filser (29), Emma Aicher (31) and Jessica Hilzinger (34). Marlene Schmotz (57) also follows with a high number.
14:00
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Women’s World Cup in Semmering, Austria! For the third time, the technology specialists are in demand on the magic mountain, for the first time in the slalom. The first round starts at 3 p.m., before the final is held at 6:30 p.m.