Emma Aicher Wins Levi Slalom
German skier Emma Aicher won her first World Cup slalom on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Levi, Finland, taking full advantage of Mikaela Shiffrin’s absence.
One day after her birthday, the 23-year-old Aicher clocked the fastest time on the first run and successfully protected her lead during the second run of the season’s opening women’s slalom.
“It’s definitely a good birthday present,” Aicher said. “I managed two solid runs with no big mistakes.”
Lara Colturi of Albania finished in second place, while Austria’s Katharina Truppe rounded out the podium in third. Last season, Aicher finished as the overall runner-up to Shiffrin when the American skier secured a record-tying sixth overall World Cup title.
Shiffrin Shifts Season Focus
The women’s slalom season features a reduced schedule for Shiffrin in the discipline she has long dominated. The Olympic slalom champion is cutting back on starts in her strongest discipline to prioritize giant slalom and super-G during what she describes as an “exploration season.”
Shiffrin boasts nine career slalom victories at Levi, which includes her win at the venue last season. Aicher arrives in strong early-season form after placing third in the women’s giant slalom in Solden, Austria, last month.
Questions about the Levi slalom results
Where did the opening World Cup slalom take place?
The opening women’s World Cup slalom of the season took place in Levi, Finland, on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.
Who finished behind Emma Aicher on the podium?
Lara Colturi of Albania finished second, and Austria’s Katharina Truppe finished third.
How did Aicher perform earlier in the season?
Aicher finished third in the women’s giant slalom in Sölden, Austria, last month.
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