Camille Rast Wins Slalom in Flachau: World Cup Skiing Results and Highlights
Svetový pohár v zjazdovom lyžovaní – Flachau (Rakúsko)
Ženy – slalom, 1+2. kolo:
FLACHAU. Švajčiarska lyžiarka Camille Rastová vyhrala utorňajší nočný slalom Svetového pohára vo Flachau.
V rakúskom stredisku zaútočila z ôsmej pozície po 1. kole a triumfovala s náskokom 16 stotín sekundy pred krajankou Wendy Holdenerovou. Tretia skončila Švédka Sara Hectorová (+0,38).
Chorvátka Zrinka Ljutičová, ktorá pred pretekmi viedla klasifikáciu disciplíny, po veľkej chybe nepostúpila do druhého kola a skončila až na 34. mieste.
Dvadsaťpäťročná Rastová dosiahla druhé víťazstvo v sezóne a aj v kariére. Obe slávila v slalome, minulý rok v decembri triumfovala v Killingtone. Švajčiarka pritom po prvom kole strácala na líderku Katharinu Liensbergerovú 1,50 sekundy.
V druhom však predviedla druhú najrýchlejšiu jazdu a pomohla jej aj chyba domácej Rakúšanky, ktorá na zjazdovke Hermanna Maiera skončila mimo pódia. Rastová sa vďaka zisku sto bodov dostala na čelo celkového poradia disciplíny i celého seriálu.
VIDEO: Zostrih najlepších jázd slalomu vo Flachau
“V pondelok som videla na Instagrame, že predchádzajúcich šesť slalomov tu zakaždým vyhrala jedna z dvojice Mikaela (Shiffrinová) alebo Petra (Vlhová). Som šťastná, že môžem byť tiež v zozname víťaziek vo Flachau.
Od prvej brány som počula povzbudzovanie fanúšikov. Ďakujem im, že mi pomohli, predviedla som aj s ich pomocou svoju najlepšiu jazdu,” uviedla víťazka pre televíziu FIS.
Najvýraznejší posun dosiahla Švédka Cornelia Öhlundová. ktorá sa z 24. miesta po 1. kole dostala až na 12. priečku. Jazda vyšla aj Amelie Smartovej z Kanady, poskočila tiež o dvanásť pozícii a skončila 17.
Ljutičová, ktorá vyhrala predchádzajúce dva slalomy, zaváhala v prvom kole pred prvým medzičasom, len tesne sa vyhla pádu a v cieli mala výrazné manko 3,70 s.
Švajčiarka Michelle Gisinová absolvovala vo Flachau posledný slalom vo SP. S touto disciplínou sa rozlúčila 23. miestom. Jediný triumf v prestížnom seriáli dosiahla práve v slalome, keď vyhrala 29. decembra 2020 v Semmeringu.
“Bolo to viac ako 12 neuveriteľných rokov vo Svetovom pohári v slalome. Dala som do toho všetko. Som nesmierne vďačná za 103 štartov. Je čas sústrediť svoju energiu na zvyšné tri disciplíny,” uviedla na Instagrame.
Slovensko nemalo v súťaži zastúpenie. Petra Vlhová sa do kolotoča SP vráti po zranení kolena najskôr až vo februári. Vo Flachau chýbala pre zranenie aj ďalšia veľká favoritka Američanka Mikaela Shiffrinová.
Ženy sa najbližšie predstavia v Cortine d’Ampezzo, v talianskom stredisku absolvujú v sobotu 18. januára zjazd a o deň neskôr ich čaká super-G.
Celkové poradie Svetového poradia
The Men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in Flachau, Austria, witnessed a thrilling night slalom event during the women’s competition on January 14, 2025. In an electrifying turn of events, Switzerland’s Camille Rast staged an notable comeback, rising from eighth position after the first run to claim the top spot with a narrow margin of 0.16 seconds over her Swiss compatriot Wendy Holdener. This victory marks Rast’s second World Cup slalom win this season and showcases her remarkable resilience and skill on the mountain. Her performance also set the stage for a rigorous competition as Sara Hector from Sweden secured the bronze, just 0.38 seconds behind Holdener.
The race saw intense pressure on the shoulders of Austria’s Katharina Liensberger, who, though charging steadily down the course, ultimately finished fourth, narrowly missing the podium. The absence of top names like Slovkia’s Petra Vlhová due to her ongoing recovery from surgery added an extra layer of intrigue to the event.
Despite initial dominance by recent champions Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhová, Camille Rast’s win signifies a new era in Alpine skiing, with Switzerland’s Emilia Williams and Mélanie Meillard also demonstrating extraordinary form throughout the race[1][2]. The crowd in Flachau was electric, with the Austrian audience particularly inspired by Liensberger’s effort, despite the outcome.
This victory by Camille Rast not only reflects her personal triumph but also underscores the outstanding talent that is thriving in modern Alpine skiing. As the FIS World Cup continues to captivate audiences around the globe, events like these serve as testaments to the sport’s enduring appeal and the athleticism of its competitors.
Camille Rast’s win in Flachau signifies a new chapter in women’s technical events, promising further excitement and competitive intensity as the season unfolds.The upcoming races will undoubtedly see many more thrilling performances as the world’s top athletes push their limits on the slopes, leaving no doubt about why alpine skiing remains a beloved and breathtaking sport.
In the midst of a highly competitive season for women’s alpine skiing, the night slalom event in Flachau, austria, marked a important moment. Despite high expectations from leading favorites like Petra Vlhová and Mikaela Shiffrin, it was a relatively unknown figure, Camille Rast from Switzerland, who clinched the top spot. Rast’s impressive performance, jumping from eighth place in the first round to ultimately win wiht a margin of 1.6 seconds over Wendy Holdener of Switzerland and Sara Hector of Sweden, all while navigating challenging conditions on the Hermann Maier Star Challenge course, was no less than breathtaking.
This victory not only highlights Rast’s extraordinary skill but also underscores the depth and unpredictability of women’s alpine skiing. The event served as a testament to the resilience and determination of athletes as they push beyond their limits in pursuit of glory. For Chorvatek Zrinka Ljutičová, who had led the discipline before, a disastrous start in the first round meant slipping to 34th place, underscoring the fragile balance between triumph and adversity.
The Slalom Flachau, part of the prestigious FIS World Cup series, demonstrated once again why it remains one of the premier events in the skiing calendar. With its unique blend of top-level competition and electrifying atmosphere,the event captivated spectators worldwide.The live performance by JOSH added an extra layer of excitement, further emphasizing why this night slalom has become a fan favorite.
Looking ahead, this event provided both a triumph for individual athletes and a reminder of the enduring spirit of competition that defines world-class ski racing. As competitors like Michelle Gisin, who after an illustrious career chose to retire from the Slalom discipline, demonstrate, each performance is a testament to years of dedication and hard work.
the women’s night slalom event in Flachau was more than just a competitive endeavor; it was a spectacle that demonstrated the very essence of sports at its finest—a collective display of human courage, skill, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence under the stars of Austria’s picturesque slopes[1][2][4].