Mikaela Shiffrin Leads Copper Mountain Slalom; Christen Surprises, Rast in Sixth
Mikaela Shiffrin showcased her dominance in the World Cup slalom event at Copper Mountain, Colorado. With impressive performances in the early rounds, Shiffrin leads the pack, seeking her 104th World Cup victory and 67th in slalom.
First Run Highlights
Wendy Holdener performed exceptionally well, finishing second in the first run, just 28 hundredths of a second behind Shiffrin. The Swiss skier opened the competition with bib number 1, managing to stay competitive against the American champion.
Current Standings
- Mikaela Shiffrin – 1st place
- Wendy Holdener – 2nd place, 28 hundredths behind
- Katharina Liensberger – 3rd place
- Lara Colturi – 4th place
- Camille Rast – 6th place
Liensberger and Colturi trail more than four tenths behind Holdener. Notably, Zrinka Ljutic, last season’s discipline winner, faced elimination, having been eliminated previously in Gurgl.
Other Competitors
Eliane Christen ascended to 13th place with bib number 28. Other notable competitors include Aline Danioth in 23rd, Nicole Good in 26th, and Mélanie Meillard and Anuk Brändli both sitting in 29th place.
Upcoming Second Run
The second run starts at 21:00. Shiffrin aims to thrill her home crowd as she strives for further achievements in her illustrious career. With two slalom victories already this winter, excitement builds for the upcoming action.
