Linus Straßer Misses Podium in World Cup Slalom Opener

Despite a strong effort, Straßer finishes seventh, while teammate Lena Dürr secures third place in Levi.

Linus Straßer, Germany's top slalom skier, placed seventh in the first World Cup Slalom race of the season, falling short of a podium finish.
Lena Dürr, Straßer's teammate, achieved third place, continuing her consistent performance in Levi, Finland.
French skier Clement Noel claimed victory, with Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway and Switzerland's Loic Meillard completing the top three.
Straßer remains optimistic, focusing on peak performance for key races in January and February, including Kitzbühel and the World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA won her 98th World Cup race, edging closer to the 100-win milestone, with a dominant performance in the women's slalom.