The alpine World Cup concludes today with a giant slalom in Hafjell, Norway. German-Swede Emma Aicher, who grew up in Sundsvall, can still overtake Mikaela Shiffrin for the overall cup, though the chance is small. Aicher is 85 points behind Shiffrin and must win today's race while Shiffrin does not finish among the top 15 to score points.
Aicher said she is satisfied regardless of the outcome after a strong season, noting it would take a lot to pass Shiffrin. Shiffrin won yesterday's slalom decisively, being fastest in both runs. She described the competition as a battle with a friend, representing a new era, and plans to rest before the final race.
I am satisfied regardless of the outcome after a strong season, noting it would take a lot to pass Shiffrin.
The first run starts at 09:30 with 27 skiers.
She described the competition as a battle with a friend, representing a new era, and plans to rest before the final race.