Sara Hector already guessed the podium yesterday in Semmering, but after a weak second heat she ended up in eighth place.
However, today things seemed to be looking up for the reigning Olympic champion. Hector, who was tied for fourth after the first moto, initially had a solid second moto and was well on his way to taking the lead. But after a bad mistake four doors short of the finish, the chance of a podium place was gone for Hector.
– Leans over a little too quickly, grabs the somewhat unlucky arm. It’s a bit too much in there, says SVT expert Johan Brolenius.
Despite the miss, the 30-year-old managed to make it to the finish, but as she was too far behind the winner, she was swept away and left with no World Cup points.
Shiffrin achieved her 79th World Cup victory
Sovereign Mikaela Shiffrin fared better. The 27-year-old, who took home yesterday’s race, managed to repeat the feat today.
Shiffrin was second after the first moto, but eventually took the win with ten cents ahead of Lara Gut-Behrami.
– I did not expect this. I was a little nervous after yesterday’s win, but it was wonderful to ride today, she says.
The win was his 79th World Cup victory. Therefore, he is only seven victories away from Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86 victories.
CLIP: Watch Shiffrin claim her 79th World Cup win
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