In the Olympic slalom event, newcomer Cornelia Öhlund made a remarkable impression by finishing in third place, just one second behind the American standout Mikaela Shiffrin, who is aiming for her first medal in these games. Öhlund expressed her joy after the performance, saying she felt great but didn't expect such a successful result, highlighting her excitement about the race.

In contrast, fellow Swedish skier Anna Swenn-Larsson trails Shiffrin by 1.16 seconds, while Sara Hector, who recently secured a silver medal in the giant slalom, struggled to find her rhythm on the slalom course, finishing 1.71 seconds behind Shiffrin. Hector admitted to making mistakes in her run, describing her performance as hindered by a lack of confidence in certain sections of the course.

The competition also featured a disappointing outcome for another Swedish competitor, Hanna Aronsson Elfman, who did not finish her run. The second heat of the slalom event is set to commence at 1:25 PM, continuing the thrilling Olympic coverage on SVT, as skiers battle for their chance at Olympic glory and positioning in this challenging winter sport.