Ljutic Claims Slalom Victory in Kranjska Gora

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Ljutic Claims Slalom Victory in Kranjska Gora

Zrinka Ljutic of Croatia achieved a remarkable victory in the women's slalom event at the 2024/25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup held in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on January 5, 2025. At just 20 years old, Ljutic showcased her exceptional skills in this technical discipline, finishing with a time of 1:39.62. Her performance was particularly impressive as she narrowly defeated Switzerland's Wendy Holdener, who finished just 0.16 seconds behind.

Holdener had taken the lead during the second run, but Ljutic's determination and speed allowed her to reclaim the top position. Sweden's Anna Swenn-Larsson rounded out the podium in third place, clocking in at 1:40.81. This victory marks Ljutic's second career win in the World Cup circuit, elevating her to the top of both the slalom discipline and the overall standings for the current season.

The top ten results featured a strong showing from several athletes, including Camille Rast and Melanie Meillard from Switzerland, as well as Sara Hector from Sweden. Ljutic's triumph not only highlights her rising status in alpine skiing but also comes at a time when the competition is fierce, especially with the absence of notable skiers like Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhova due to injuries.

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