Slalom in Semmering: Dürr has to pass slalom queen Shiffrin to win

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Status: 12/29/2022 4:04 p.m

Lena Dürr has the best chance of a podium finish in the slalom in Semmering. However, she would have to beat Mikaela Shiffrin to win.

It is the third race for the alpine ski racers in Semmering, Austria. After two giant slalom decisions, the technical specialists are challenged on Thursday in the tight course on the magic mountain.

Shiffrin in his own league

US ski star Mikaela confirmed her status as the top favorite for victory Shiffrin once again impressive. In the first round, the 27-year-old laid the foundation for the second Semmering triple after 2016 and kept the competition at bay with a brilliant run.

Probably only a blunder can Shiffrin are still on the way to their 79th World Cup success. She had already conjured up numbers 77 and 78 on the slopes on Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Result: Slalom women Semmering
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Dürr in fourth from a strong starting position

The competitors will then go for the remaining podium places in the second run (from 6.30 p.m.). Anna Swenn Larsson (+0.72 sec.), like Paula Moltzan (+0.79) and Lena Dürr (+0.80), was on course for the podium. Dürr is hoping for a harder slope for the final round. Then she wants”step on the gas from the start“. However, she also has to reckon with the Slovakian Petra Vlhovawho is only 21 hundredths behind the Munich player and is waiting for her chance.

Jessica Hilzinger recommended herself as 19th for the final. Andrea Filser was 21st after 35 riders. Emma Aicher was 24th.

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