American Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker for the Olympic season ahead by obliterating her rivals to easily win the opening Alpine Ski World Cup slalom race on Saturday. Albanian Lara Colturi was second on her 19th birthday while fellow youngster Emma Aicher of Germany was third for the first World Cup slalom podium of her career. View image in fullscreen Mikaela Shiffrin in action during the Alpine Ski World Cup slalom on Saturday at Levi, Finland. Italian-born Albanian Colturi looks one of those capable of challenging Shiffrin after two impressive runs, even if she will have to wait a while longer for her first World Cup win. Ljutic had to settle for sixth place while slalom world champion Rast was a disappointing 15th.

Source: The Guardian November 15, 2025 14:32 UTC