German Ski Team Faces Historic Medal Drought as Dürr and Straßer Prepare for Final Slalom Events

Lena Dürr and Linus Straßer carry Germany's last hopes of avoiding their first Alpine World Championships without a medal in 18 years.

Lena Dürr and Linus Straßer are Germany's final contenders for medals at the Alpine World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, competing in the women's and men's slalom events this weekend.
Germany has not won a single medal in the competition so far, and failure to secure one in the final events would mark their first medal-less World Championships since 2007.
Dürr, who achieved a ninth-place finish in the giant slalom earlier this week, enters the slalom as one of the favorites, bolstered by consistent performances this season, including three World Cup podium finishes.
Linus Straßer, while not ranked among the top favorites, has shown improving form in recent races, finishing fourth and fifth in major slalom events earlier this winter.
The broader German ski team has struggled throughout the championships, with disappointing results from the speed team and a missed medal opportunity in the team competition.