Vlhová and Shiffrin go head-to-head in slalom following starting controversy

With occasions set to happen tomorrow and Saturday (March 13) in Åre in Sweden, the slalom title could possibly be determined, with two of the three races left this season set for this weekend.

Vlhová holds a 45-point lead over Shiffrin within the slalom, whereas Austria’s Katharina Liensberger sits simply 70 behind.

There will likely be added consideration on this weekend following the controversy on the Slovakian resort, the place Shiffrin was left ready for a gate to be mounted for two-and-a-half minutes, simply after Vlhová took the lead within the large slalom.

Shiffrin referred to as the the delay “unprofessional”, with organisers in Jasna refuting the accusations.

The Slovakian took gold whereas Shiffrin received bronze.

Two wins for Vlhová would give her a lead of a minimum of 85 factors if Shiffrin received silver on each events, leaving 100 factors left within the remaining spherical of the season.

Liensberger has been a darkish horse this season within the slalom and was second or third on the rostrum within the first 5 races of the season, ultimately ending her streak in Jasna.

The 23-year-old has but to win a World Cup race, however robust performances this weekend might preserve her within the hunt for the Crystal Globe.

Swiss skiers Michelle Gisin and Wendy Holdener have each made the rostrum twice this season within the slalom and will choose up some necessary factors.

Vlhová can be simply 36 factors behind the Swiss general World Cup chief Lara Intestine-Behrami; and will likely be anticipated to retake the lead in her favoured occasion forward of the ultimate spherical of races in Lenzerheide in Switzerland.

Gisin might consolidate the general bronze place in one in all her greatest occasions too, who sits greater than 120 factors forward of Italian Marta Bassino.