Vlhova last woman standing in Lech Zürs!

Petra Vlhova just seems unstoppable in this first part of the season! The Slovakian athlete won the Parallel in Lech Zürs (AUT), defeating, one by one, every athlete she was up against. Vlhova, after eliminating 2020 Overall World Cup winner Brignone in the quarter-final , just made it through to the finals, preceding Sara Hector (SWE) in the semi-final line by 0.01s.

In the big final, the Slovakian slalom ace faced rising star Paula Moltzan (USA) in a very tight battle. Vlhova was able to take her third victory this season after the American athlete crashed and skied out in the last section of the course.

Paula Moltzan (USA) was indeed the shining star in Lech's night event. Moltzan skied very consistently throughout the whole evening, eliminating Marta Bassino (winner in Soelden) on her way to the big final. The American can therby celebrate her first World Cup podium after achieving her first top 10 finish in Soelden eralier this season.

Lara Gut-Behrami is back on the podium on GS skis after nearly four years. The Swiss speed athlete showed an incredible form, scoring the fastest time in the qualifications on Thursday morning. She proved to be in good shape even during the knock out stages, where she only surrendered to Paula Moltzan in the semi-final. Gut went on to win the small final against Sarah Hector and secured the third spot on the podium.

With this further victory, Petra Vlhova strenghtens her lead in the overall standings, having scored 360 points out of the 400 availanle until now.
Tomorrow, Friday, at 17.50 CET it will be the men's turn to face each other in a battle to secure the second World Cup race of the season.