Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova used a frenetic final run to edge out Mikaela Shiffrin and earn her 30th career win in tough conditions at a women's World Cup slalom Thursday in Courchevel, France.
Racing in the rain, Vlhova trailed the American by 0.17 seconds after the opening run but posted the fastest second-run time to lead the race.
Shiffrin, as the last starter, lost time on Vlhova at each split and ultimately came up 0.24 short. WATCH | Vlhova takes World Cup slalom win in France: "I am feeling great, with big confidence," Vlhova said. "The last races, I was always there but something was missing.
This victory is really important. I know that I can be fast, and today I showed." The rest of the field finished more than two seconds off the pace.