Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Second Run of Levi Slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Levi Slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin bounced back from a disappointing first run in Levi, Finland, to win the second run of the slalom on Saturday. The American skier finished with a combined time of 1:46.86, 0.42 seconds ahead of Petra Vlhova of Slovakia.

Shiffrin struggled in the first run, finishing in 11th place. However, she put together a nearly flawless second run to move up the standings and claim the victory.

Vlhova was the only skier to come close to challenging Shiffrin in the second run. The Slovakian skier finished 0.42 seconds behind Shiffrin, with a combined time of 1:47.28.

Shiffrin's victory was her 77th World Cup win, moving her one win closer to tying Lindsey Vonn's record of 82 World Cup wins.

Shiffrin's Return to Form

Shiffrin's victory in Levi is a sign that she is returning to her best form after a difficult start to the season. The American skier has struggled with injuries and has not won a World Cup race since December 2021.

Shiffrin's win in Levi is a good sign for her chances of success at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. The American skier is one of the favorites to win the gold medal in the slalom.

Vlhova's Strong Performance

Petra Vlhova's second-place finish in Levi is a sign that she is one of the skiers to beat in the slalom this season. The Slovakian skier has won two World Cup races this season and is currently ranked second in the slalom standings.

Vlhova is one of Shiffrin's main rivals for the gold medal in the slalom at the Winter Olympics. The two skiers are expected to have a close battle for the gold medal in Beijing.