So the threetime World Champion and the defending olympic Gold Medalist in the event, Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States in the fourth position,. 48 back. 08 back of anna. Hansdotter in the second spot right now with Wendy Holdener holding on to that lead. On course right now is curtoni of italy. Somebody who knows how to win but, again, challenged by the competition. Shes faced in her career. Unlucky timing for her. In the beginning, against another when she was dominated the slalom event and thats just you know, unfortunate. Every athlete has to contend with the champions at the time they come into it but theres not been a more difficult era than the last ten or 15 years. Theres forces of nature usually youd have a gap here or there to pop in for a win. Curtoni well back. Older sister of elaina. Part of the alpine world cup skiing sisters and eli that without with a knee injury she suffered in november. Not competing. And theres mom and daughter going to talk things over and try t