The world of alpine skiing was abuzz on Saturday, as Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova took the lead in the World Cup Slalom Opening Run. Vlhova put down an impressive run, clocking in at 1:45.48, just 0.17 seconds ahead of American Mikaela Shiffrin.
Vlhova’s impressive performance was a surprise to many, as Shiffrin had been the dominant force in slalom skiing for the past few years. Shiffrin had won the last five slalom World Cup titles, and many expected her to take the lead in this opening run.
However, Vlhova was determined to make a statement. She had been training hard over the summer and was determined to make a statement in this opening run. She put down an impressive performance, showing off her technical skills and speed. Her performance was enough to edge out Shiffrin, who finished just 0.17 seconds behind her.
The two skiers will now face off in the second run of the slalom competition. It will be interesting to see if Vlhova can maintain her lead, or if Shiffrin can make a comeback and reclaim her title as the best slalom skier in the world.
No matter what happens, it’s clear that Vlhova is a force to be reckoned with. Her impressive performance in the opening run has put her firmly on the map as a top slalom skier, and she will certainly be one to watch in the future.
