Shiffrin throws the ball away – a double win for Azzurre

Before the final act of Meribel, the favorite role actually lay with Sara Hector and Tessa Worley. But Shiffrin turned up the heat in the first round and took advantage of her competition's negligence. In the end, everything came down to the last runner. Only a win would have helped Shiffrin win the crystal ball. But the American lost her lead of 0,82 seconds over Federica Brignone and fell back to 7th place. The lucky beneficiary was Worley, who was able to celebrate her second victory in the discipline ranking after a strong comeback and 4th place (+0,45).

The Azzurre's double victory by Brignone and Marta Bassino (+0,31) almost faded into the background in the frenzy of joy among the French. By the way, it was the fourth win of the season for the day's winner Brignone. Bassino, who secured the small ball last year, gained four places in the final and celebrated her fourth podium finish this winter. Petra Vhlova completed the podium (+0,37). Brignone did not give up on the decision. © ANSA / URS FLUEELER

For Hector, the final turned out to be a low point. After the Swede dominated the giant slalom throughout the season and was able to celebrate Olympic gold in addition to three victories this season, the loss in Aare last weekend and the result in Meribel in the battle for Crystal were her downfall. Despite the poor starting position after the first round (13th/+2,10) and pain in her knee, she gritted her teeth and threw everything into the balance one last time. However, it wasn't enough for the 29-year-old to crown the season. The Swede finished in 14th place (+1,49). A crime thriller awaits the gentlemen too By the way, the last final of this season is at 13.30:XNUMX p.m. Then the second round of the slalom men starts. There is a thriller brewing between Lucas Braathen and Henrik Kristoffersen. With the SportNews live ticker you are guaranteed not to miss anything.

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Shiffrin throws the ball away – a double win for Azzurre

Heart-stopping finale in Meribel! Mikaela Shiffrin squandered her big lead from the first round and missed the possible crystal ball - to the delight of the local hero.

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