Camille Rast Claims Slalom Gold at Alpine Championships, Shiffrin Finishes Fifth

At the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Saalbach, Swiss skier Camille Rast claimed gold in the women's slalom, marking her first world championship medal, while her teammate Wendy Holdener secured silver. Austrian Katharina Liensberger took bronze, narrowly edging out American Paula Moltzan and the renowned Mikaela Shiffrin, who finished fifth. This result is particularly significant for Shiffrin, as it breaks her streak of medals in slalom, having won at least one in past championships since 2013. Shiffrin's recent performances have been impacted by a severe injury from a crash last November, leading to her absence from the podium this time. Despite her struggles, she remains a dominant figure in the sport, holding an impressive record of 99 World Cup victories. The championships will conclude with the men's slalom competition later this weekend.