Ljutic Dominates Slalom at Courchevel World Cup

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Zrinka Ljutic wins her third World Cup slalom, while Mikaela Shiffrin returns from injury, finishing 10th.

Zrinka Ljutic showcased her exceptional talent by clinching her third World Cup victory of the season in the women`s slalom event at Courchevel, France. Competing under the lights at the Emile-Allais Stadium, Ljutic led after the opening run and finished with a remarkable combined time of 1 minute 45.06 seconds, outpacing Sweden`s Sara Hector by 1.26 seconds. Germany`s Lena Duerr secured the third spot on the podium.

This victory propelled Ljutic into second place in the season-long slalom standings, trailing only Switzerland`s Camille Rast, who finished fifth in the event. The competition was intense, with notable performances from several athletes, including Mikaela Shiffrin, who made her return from injury. Shiffrin, despite being fifth after the first run, ended up in 10th place, finishing 2.04 seconds behind Ljutic. Her focus on recovery over chasing her milestone 100th World Cup win was evident as she continues to regain her form.

The event also saw Switzerland`s Wendy Holdener unable to finish after a fall during her second run, despite being in a strong position after the opening round. The atmosphere at the Emile-Allais Stadium was electric, with fans witnessing thrilling performances from the world`s best alpine skiers.

For more details on Ljutic`s victory, visit Alpine Skiing and for insights on Shiffrin`s return, check out Mikaela Shiffrin.

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