Rast became the first Swiss winner of the slalom since the great Vreni Schneider in 1991 at the same Austrian resort. “Mentally I was ready for this day. I just wanted to enjoy the whole day.

According to the Associated Press, Rast is the first Swiss skier to win the slalom in over two decades, following Vreni Schneider's victory in 1991. Rast's journey to success was not an easy one.