Anna Trocker achieved her first top-10 result in Lillehammer. © Pentaphoto

Super talent Anna Trocker: "Simply fantastic"

Anna Trocker is just 17 years old. On Tuesday, the South Tyrolean competed against the world's best at the World Cup Finals in Norway. The skier from Völs was accordingly pleased after the slalom race.

March 24, 2026

From: cst

“It was simply a fantastic race,” Anna Trocker beamed from ear to ear after the World Cup slalom in Lillehammer. The South Tyrolean super talent from Völs am Schlern skied She scored her first World Cup points on Tuesday, finishing ninth. of his career – and with a personal best time.

In the second run, Trocker was the fastest, tied with Austrian Katharina Truppe. Even the outstanding Mikaela Shiffrin finished behind Trocker, although the American didn't have to push herself to the limit. Shiffrin's victory was a foregone conclusion anyway. Nevertheless, it was a strong statement from the 17-year-old two-time Junior World Champion. "I'm very happy with how my second run went."

Now comes the giant slalom.

The World Cup Finals adventure isn't over yet for Trocker. Because she also won the giant slalom at the Junior World Championships, in addition to the slalom, she's allowed to start again on Wednesday. "I'll give it my all once more," Trocker told the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI). The first run of the giant slalom in Lillehammer starts at 9:30 a.m.