Skiing Sensation Dürr Narrowly Misses Top Spot - Shiffrin Triumphs Again
German skier Lena Dürr has displayed impressive form in the early stages of the alpine season, just missing out on yet another podium finish at Killington in Vermont, USA. On Sunday, the SV Germering athlete finished in a respectable fourth place. Local hero Mikaela Shiffrin, however, clinched her 90th World Cup victory, with Petra Vlhova and Wendy Holdener following closely behind.
After earning second and third-place finishes in the first two slaloms of the year in Levi, Finland, Dürr started strongly in Killington, working her way up to second place during the first run on the icy track. Though Dürr performed admirably, a minor mistake in the lower section of the course during the second run cost her a higher position and a possible podium spot.
Meanwhile, Mikaela Shiffrin further cemented her status as the global slalom queen. The 28-year-old enjoyed her 55th World Cup victory in her favored discipline, having won the gate run in Killington for the sixth time. The crowd went wild as Shiffrin crossed the finish line, cheering their beloved local hero.
Dürr's teammates Emma Aicher, Jessica Hilzinger, Andrea Filser, and Elina Lipp failed to advance to the second run.
The previous day, Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami claimed the giant slalom title. Shiffrin managed to finish third, narrowly missing second place to Alice Robinson from New Zealand.
With consistent performances in recent slalom events, earning several podium finishes, Lena Dürr aims to continue her successful streak in the upcoming events. Though the elusive victory continues to evade her, Dürr remains a formidable contender, with the Saalbach World Championships on the horizon[1][2].
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In addition to her recent performances in the slalom events, Lena Dürr has proven herself a consistent competitor. She recently claimed third place in the slalom event in Courchevel, moving up from eighth place on the second run. With 261 points, Dürr ranked fifth in the Slalom World Cup standings as of the Courchevel event[2]. In the same event, Sara Hector took second place, and Camille Rast finished fifth, maintaining their overall lead in the Slalom World Cup[4]. As Dürr looks towards the Saalbach World Championships, her past victories and podium finishes indicate her potential for success in upcoming alpine slalom events.
