Záhrobská takes bronze in World Cup slalom in Are

Czech skier Šárka Záhrobská has taken the bronze medal in the World Cup slalom in Are, Sweden. The skier led after her first run, but fell behind in her second, beaten by France’s Sandrine Aubert and Germany’s Fanny Chmelar. Maria Riesch, who was fifth, is the slalom discipline champ for the season. Záhrobská moved up to second place overall with 459 points. The final race of the season Saturday in Are will be the giant slalom.