Source: CCTV.com

12-01-2008 10:05

Reigning slalom world champion Sarka Zahrobska claimed her maiden World Cup Slalom victory in challenging, wind-swept conditions in the mountains of Aspen, Colorado on Sunday.

Sarka Zahrobska, of the Czech Republic reacts after winning the women's World Cup slalom ski race, in Aspen, Colo., Sunday,Nov. 30, 2008.(AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

The 23 year-old Czech skier finished with a combined time of one minute 39.32 seconds, letting her leave 2007 overall World Cup winner, Nicole Hosp, 0.23 seconds back in second place, with "Flying Finn" and standings leader Tanja Poutiainen able to secure the final place on the podium. Poutiainen's consistency keeps her at the top of the overall points table at 260 points with Lindsey Vonn, still struggling with a knee injury, second with 229.