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A huge slalom race took place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Courchevel, France. They did not bring much joy to the Slovak fans and Petra Vlhová, but they helped other competitors in the current season.
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The Slovak skier returned to the competition after a break of almost a month, the last time she presented herself at the end of November in the slalom in Killington. Then she skipped all the speed disciplines, training instead.
However, after a long time, she did not succeed, she took fourth and fifth place. The traditional podium, which he usually lives with with Mikaela Shiffrin, has thus opened up to new competitors and they have taken full advantage of this opportunity.
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However, the American Shiffrin confirmed her position as the favorite, although she did not win on Wednesday, she finished second. “I didn’t have the strength anymore. Yesterday I was very tired after the first round and I said to myself: ‘God, I have to repeat this three more times’. Today it was physically and mentally very demanding.
It’s mentally difficult when you know you have to go there, but you also know you don’t have the energy and strength to perform at your best. “ revealed Mikaela Shiffrin after the race for the International Ski Federation.
In December, she presented herself in five speed races, which significantly affected her fatigue. She therefore expected this situation to occur. “I’ve been waiting for this for the last few weeks, but you’ll always be surprised when you get to that point, but that’s the way it goes. I have already experienced a similar situation. It wasn’t my best performance, but I wasn’t far from him, and that’s important to me. ” the leader of the overall ranking said.
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Mikaela Shiffrinová
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Although she could not win on Wednesday, she was also very happy for her competitors. “Being on stage with Sara Hector and Michelle Gisin yesterday and with Sara and Marta Bassin today are exceptional stages for me. They are great girls and sportswomen. One of the most positive and kindest girls in the entire World Cup. It’s really special for me, ” American skiers bowed to their rivals.
These were extremely important results for both the Swedish Sara Hector and the Italian Marta Bassin. The holder of a small globe from last season, Bassinová, was very worried this year.
In the opening “cloud” of the season in Sölden, Austria, she dropped out in the first round. In two slaloms in Levi, she did not make it to the second round. In two super-G in St. Moritzi finished eighth and ninth. In Val-d’Isère, she first took 22nd place in the downhill and then 14th in the super-G. Suffering continued in Courchevel, she dropped out in the first round in Tuesday’s race. A small patch for her could be just the fourth place from the parallel races.
The third place from the second event in Courchevel thus significantly encouraged her towards the rest of the season. “I needed this result. I wasn’t feeling well after yesterday, I was almost at the bottom. After the first round I was happy, I just tried to ski well. The stage gave me a lot of confidence. I am back,” announced Bassin at the finish.
And how did she go through a difficult period when she didn’t succeed at all? “I tried to stay positive, to regain my confidence. To show that I have what it takes. “
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Marta Bassinová
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The second nice story was written on Wednesday by the Swede Sara Hector, who first finished second on Tuesday and only climbed to the top the next day. She managed to win the World Cup only for the second time in her career, waiting for the second triumph for seven years. She last won in the giant slalom on December 28, 2014.
In addition, Hector won in a sovereign way, controlling the first round and confirming her position in the second. “I was really nervous, but I’m very proud of myself now. I tried to go really fast as best I could. However, I didn’t feel good, in the middle of the track I thought I would probably be the last, but when I came to the finish line and saw the green numbers, it was amazing, I didn’t expect it. ” a happy 29-year-old skier revealed her emotions.
The Carousel of the World Cup will rest for a while during Christmas, as early as December 28 and 29, a huge slalom and slalom are on the agenda in Lienz, Austria.
