Sara Hector Secures Second Consecutive Podium with Third Place in Semmering Storslalom

Swedish alpine skier Sara Hector delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 World Cup storslalom in Semmering, Austria, securing her second consecutive podium finish this season by placing third. At 33 years old, Hector demonstrated remarkable skill by leading the field after the first run, posting a time just two hundredths of a second ahead of Austrian Julia Scheib, who eventually won the race. Hector maintained a strong pace in the second run and led for a significant portion; however, Scheib's decisive finish clinched her third World Cup victory in storslalom, with Swiss skier Camille Rast finishing second.

Hector finished only 40 hundredths of a second behind Scheib, underscoring the narrow margin in this competitive race. Viaplay expert Emil Johansson praised Hector’s determination and competitive spirit, describing her performance as a tough and commendable fight, though "didn't quite make it" to the top this time. This podium adds to her recent success, coming shortly after placing second in Tremblant, Canada, highlighting Hector's excellent form this season.

The Semmering race further solidifies Hector's position among the world's elite storslalom competitors and continues to raise expectations for her in upcoming events.