Lena Dürr faced a disheartening end to her Olympic slalom run, as she became stuck at the very first gate just after the start, marking a significant disappointment in her quest for a medal. Despite beginning the race in a promising position, she was unable to complete her run, which led her to express her frustration by calling the incident a 'catastrophe'. This incident was particularly poignant as it eliminated her chance for redemption after previous struggles in the competition.