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Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Mikaela Shiffrin won the women's World Cup slalom in Slovakia after Petra Vlhová sustained a season-ending injury, earning her 95th career win and setting a record for most World Cup podiums in a single discipline. Shiffrin expressed missing Vlhová's competition and dominance in women's slalom skiing, as the American skier now leads the season title race in slalom.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Mikaela Shiffrin won her 95th career World Cup race in the absence of rival Petra Vlhova, who sustained a season-ending injury. Shiffrin's victory in the women's slalom marked her 5th win of the season and set a record for most World Cup podiums in a single discipline. Vlhova's absence due to a knee injury led to Shiffrin's comfortable lead in the season title race. Croatian teenager Zrinka Ljutic finished second, while Shiffrin expressed missing the competition with Vlhova and wished her a speedy recovery.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Slovakian skier Petra Vlhová suffered a season-ending knee injury after crashing during the first run of a women’s World Cup giant slalom in Jasná, Slovakia. She was transported off the hill and is reported to have torn ligaments, leading to her missing the rest of the season. Despite the injury, Vlhová waved to spectators as she was taken off the hill. Swedish skier Sara Hector posted the fastest time in both runs, leading Mikaela Shiffrin by 1.52 seconds, while New Zealand’s Alice Robinson trailed by 2.71 seconds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova, a top rival of Mikaela Shiffrin, sustained a season-ending knee injury during a World Cup giant slalom near her hometown. Vlhova, the 2019 world giant slalom champion, crashed and tore ligaments in her right knee, ruling her out for the rest of the season. Despite her setback, Vlhova remains positive and aims for a swift return. The injury leaves Shiffrin with a significant lead in the slalom standings, as Vlhova was her closest challenger.