Linus Straßer Eyes Comeback After Challenging Start to Slalom Season

The German skier faces a pivotal January with five races as he seeks to regain form and confidence for the World Cup and upcoming World Championships.

• Linus Straßer, 32, has struggled in the current alpine skiing season, failing to score points in his last three slalom races—a first in five years.
• Despite setbacks, Straßer and his coach, Christian Schwaiger, remain optimistic, citing his past resilience in overcoming similar challenges.
• Straßer has shifted his perspective on skiing, balancing his passion for the sport with a focus on family and mental clarity to perform under pressure.
• Last season, Straßer came close to winning the slalom title, securing multiple podium finishes and victories at prestigious events like Kitzbühel and Schladming.
• With the World Championships in February, Straßer hopes a strong performance in January's intense race schedule will rebuild his confidence and momentum.

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