The Swede is 1.61 behind leader Mikaela Shiffrin, who started very first in the first run. It was in the long steep par that Hector lost to take in a little on the final flat part.
– She looks a bit passive, says Viaplay’s expert Jessica Lindell Vikarby about Hector’s effort on the Austrian glacier.
Shiffrin looked to be taking it very easy and above all had a quick finish on the lower steep and flat. The American, who has a record 97 World Cup victories, smiled after her opening run.
Four other Swedes come from starting number 45.
The second run begins at 1 p.m. To the results.
The first ride is underway.