Germany's Emma Aicher secured her first career victory on Saturday, November 14th at Levi, Finland, in the first slalom of the alpine skiing season.
The young German skier Emma Aicher created a surprise this Saturday by winning the first slalom of the season in Levi, Finland. At 22 years old, the athlete confirmed the promise she had shown in previous World Cup seasons.
Starting with bib number 7, Aicher managed both sections of the course perfectly to cross the finish line with a combined time that allowed her to beat several favorites of the discipline. The capricious weather conditions, with biting cold and snow that was slightly bumpy in places, did not affect her concentration throughout the competition.
This victory marks a turning point in the German skier's career, who had until then never managed to step onto the highest step of the podium in slalom in the World Cup. Her previous best result was a third place obtained last season, which hinted at certain potential without ever crossing the final hurdle.
The World Cup circuit continues now with other technical events on the program in the coming weeks. The slalom specialists will now have to contend with this new contender for the overall standing of the discipline, who has demonstrated that she now has the level to reach the summit of this demanding discipline.
Starting with bib number 7, Aicher managed both sections of the course perfectly to cross the finish line with a combined time that allowed her to beat several favorites of the discipline. The capricious weather conditions, with biting cold and snow that was slightly bumpy in places, did not affect her concentration throughout the competition.
This victory marks a turning point in the German skier's career, who had until then never managed to step onto the highest step of the podium in slalom in the World Cup. Her previous best result was a third place obtained last season, which hinted at certain potential without ever crossing the final hurdle.
The World Cup circuit continues now with other technical events on the program in the coming weeks. The slalom specialists will now have to contend with this new contender for the overall standing of the discipline, who has demonstrated that she now has the level to reach the summit of this demanding discipline.
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Source: Ouest-France