Snowboard Star Ramona Hofmeister Struggles to Regain Podium Form

Germany's top snowboarder, dominant last season, finishes outside the top three in all four World Cup races this winter, leaving her frustrated and searching for answers.

• Ramona Hofmeister, Germany's leading snowboarder, has failed to secure a podium finish in the first four World Cup races this season.
• In the latest races in Yanqing, China, she placed fifth in the Parallel Giant Slalom and ninth in the Parallel Slalom, marking a disappointing result for the former champion.
• Hofmeister, who dominated last season by winning the overall World Cup and individual titles in Parallel Giant Slalom and Parallel Slalom, expressed frustration and confusion about her current performance.
• Her results this season so far include 11th, 10th, 5th, and 9th places, a stark contrast to her consistent victories last year.
• Despite her struggles, Hofmeister looks ahead to the next World Cup event in Carezza, Italy, starting Thursday, hoping to reset and improve her form.

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