Snowboarder Maděrová takes third in World Cup Slalom ahead of World Championships

Czech snowboarder Zuzana Maděrová claimed third place in the final World Cup slalom of the season in Winterberg, Germany—her first podium finish this year and a strong result ahead of the upcoming World Championships. She edged out Italy’s Elisa Caffont by 0.21 seconds in the small final, marking the second-best result of her career. Previously, Maděrová’s best this season had been two fourth-place finishes. The World Championships in freestyle skiing and snowboarding, featuring double Olympic champion Ester Ledecká, will take place from March 18 to 30 in St. Moritz and Silvaplana, Switzerland.