Ski World Cup: Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin wins the Slalom in Hafjell. She skis a strong race. Emma Aicher takes 3rd place. The fight for the crystal ball stays exciting. The crystal ball goes to the best female ski racer of the season.

Mikaela Shiffrin collects many points. But Emma Aicher still has a lead. The lead is 12 points. There is only one race left. This race happens on Sunday.

Mikaela Shiffrin must win the last race. Emma Aicher must not lose too many points. The decision falls at the World Cup final. Both athletes show very good performances.

There is also news for the men. Lucas Braathen wins the small crystal ball in Giant Slalom. Marco Odermatt is unfortunately out of the race. He cannot catch Lucas Braathen now.

Definitions

World Cup

A World Cup is a series of many competitions in one year. The person with the most points at the end wins the overall victory.

Slalom

Slalom is a part of ski racing. The athletes go very fast around many poles.

Crystal Ball

The crystal ball is the trophy in the Ski World Cup. There is a big crystal ball for the overall win. There are also small crystal balls for single parts.

People

Mikaela Shiffrin

A very successful ski racer from the USA.

Emma Aicher

A German ski racer. She fights for the overall World Cup.

Lucas Braathen

A famous ski racer.

Marco Odermatt

A successful ski racer from Switzerland.

Locations

Hafjell

A famous place for ski races in Norway.