Shiffrin

**Mofro261** · 01-06-2019, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by telefreewasatch

Kinda like Kristoffersen being under Hirscher all last winter...and this one, too, eh?

Something like 15 2nd place finishes to Marcel in the last 2 years. Hirscher won #64 today and will win his 8th straight wc overall this year.

**Dee Hubbs** · 01-06-2019, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Vt-Freeheel

Petra was wound up at Killington after the slalom. After about 10 minutes of signing autographs she stopped and shouted with fists clenched at her side "that is all, I have to be somewhere" and stomped off.

Ya she did have to be somewhere. She has a specified time, post awards ceremony, that she must check into antidoping control. She is also required to report to the press conference.
It wasn't in rage or disappointment of 2nd place, she had somewhere to be and didn't want to sign hats for 200 kids who have no idea who she is.

**plugboots** · 01-06-2019, 12:56 PM

Anybody know if there will be any parallel slalom or city events in the States? (This year or next.). The FIS WC schedule is difficult for me to decipher.

**Dee Hubbs** · 01-06-2019, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by plugboots

Anybody know if there will be any parallel slalom or city events in the States? (This year or next.). The FIS WC schedule is difficult for me to decipher.

No. Not on the 2019-20, 20-21 or 21-22 season.
There is a Ladies and Men’s AND a Team Event (ATE) scheduled for Nov 7-8 2020 and Nov 8-9 2021. The host location has not been awarded. This is the weekend between Sölden AUT and Levi FIN, so a trip to North America is not feasible with the travel schedule.

**plugboots** · 01-06-2019, 01:58 PM

That’s what I figured, but thought you may know for sure. Those parallel slaloms look like a great spectator experience. Looks like I’ll have to keep that in mind for my Euro trips.

**Dee Hubbs** · 01-06-2019, 02:17 PM

St Moritz Ladies PSL mid Dec.
Alta Badia Men’s PGS late Dec.
Oslo M+L City Event New Years Day.
Åre (2019) World Champs Team Event Mid Feb.
Cortina (2021) World Champs Team Event and PSL.
Stockholm M+L City Event.
World Cup Finals Team Event late March. 2019-Andora, 2020-Cortina, 2021-Lenzeheide
In 2022 there will be a few more added, with the possibility of PSL at the Olympic Games.

Gawd... I’m not actually a racing geek I just happen to work in the business. Does this mean I’m gonna get PMs from Greg at Alpine Zone...

**plugboots** · 01-06-2019, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Dee Hubbs

I’m not actually a racing geek

Suuuuuuuurrrre.
Thanks

**k2skier112** · 01-08-2019, 09:24 AM

https://awards.teamusa.org/vote

**nyskirat** · 01-08-2019, 11:12 AM

Into first after 1st run.

https://www.firstonetv.live/Live/Swi...nd/SRF-zwei--4

**From_the_NEK** · 01-08-2019, 02:33 PM

Paula Moltzan crushed run #2 but a weak first run is probably going to keep her just out of a top 10.

Shiffrin up next.

**From_the_NEK** · 01-08-2019, 02:36 PM

Vlhova lays down a hammer run

. Let's see what Shiffrin can do.

**From_the_NEK** · 01-08-2019, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by nyskirat

Into first after 1st run.

https://www.firstonetv.live/Live/Swi...nd/SRF-zwei--4

That was a sweet link until the feed bailed JUST before Shiffrin started.

**From_the_NEK** · 01-08-2019, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by From_the_NEK

Vlhova lays down a hammer run

. Let's see what Shiffrin can do.

Well that is that. Shiffrin in second (+.15) with the 3rd fastest run two time (behind Vlhova and Moltzan). I didn't get to see Shiffrin's run but holy shit did Vlhova ski like she was mad on that second run. Absolutely crushed that course.

Edit: Vlhova's post race interview: "I finally beat Mikaela"

**Vt-Freeheel** · 01-08-2019, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by nyskirat

Into first after 1st run.

https://www.firstonetv.live/Live/Swi...nd/SRF-zwei--4

Thanks for the link

**nyskirat** · 01-08-2019, 03:10 PM

2nd on the day.

Vlhova uncorked a second run. Stream crapped out when Shiffrin ran for me so I can't comment on her run, but my guess is she couldn't take a line like Vlhova who is just bigger and stronger. The course was absolutely chewed up up top.

**From_the_NEK** · 01-08-2019, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by nyskirat

Vlhova uncorked a second run... my guess is she couldn't take a line like Vlhova who is just bigger and stronger.

She looked like a linebacker blasting through gates on that run. When I saw that I knew Shiffrin was going to have to pull off an incredible run to beat her. I don't think Vlhova can pull off attacking like that on a consistent basis. Very little margin for error.

**plugboots** · 01-08-2019, 03:45 PM

Pretty cool competitive race. Vlhova wanted that bad. Shiffrin had a couple late-ish turns near the top, and never made up that difference. She seemed pissed.

**beasttowest** · 01-08-2019, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by m2711c

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sport...=.a6e78bc8b72f

“‘I would say there’s a lot of wiggle room, a lot of room for improvement,’ she said in a phone interview this week.”

Her self-awareness, maturity, and mental “game” have been just as instrumental in her success as her genes and physical training regimen.

The self-discipline required to stay sharp mentally sharp on top of all the travel and training and media attention is awe-inspiring.

**teledad** · 01-08-2019, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by beasttowest

The self-discipline required to stay sharp mentally sharp on top of all the travel and training and media attention is awe-inspiring.

Don't know if it's been posted before but I found this article pretty revealing about her mental attitude: https://www.outsideonline.com/226350...at-said-nobody

**Bottleman** · 01-08-2019, 05:28 PM

She's officially a has been.

**Danno** · 01-08-2019, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by teledad

Don't know if it's been posted before but I found this article pretty revealing about her mental attitude: https://www.outsideonline.com/226350...at-said-nobody

Great lines: "Her body fills out her skin in a way that just looks fuller and better than anybody else. It’s like she’s a freshly blown-up balloon and the rest of us have been hanging around losing air for a few days or weeks. "