Andorran Skier Carla Mijares Wins SAC Slalom Title in Argentina
Carla Mijares dominated the slalom in Bariloche, Argentina, to claim the South American Cup season title. Her Andorran teammates also shone with top-10 finishes in the men's event.
Key Points
- Mijares finished in 1:31.80, 1 second ahead of Germany's Jessica Hilzinger and 2.14s clear of Switzerland's Nicole Good.
- Earned 19.06 FIS points and mathematically secured SAC slalom championship.
- Andorra's men: Xavier Cornella 5th, Bartumeu Gabriel 8th in SAC slalom.
Carla Mijares claimed victory in the slalom event of the South American Cup (SAC) in Bariloche, Argentina, securing the overall slalom title for 2026 and earning 19.06 FIS points.
The Andorran skier from the Andorran Ski Federation (FAE) crossed the finish line in 1:31.80, finishing one second ahead of Germany's Jessica Hilzinger in second place and 2.14 seconds clear of Switzerland's Nicole Good in third.
Mijares's win mathematically clinched the SAC slalom championship for the season.
In the men's SAC slalom held on the same day, Andorra's national team recorded two top-10 results. Xavier Cornella placed fifth, while Bartumeu Gabriel finished eighth.
The results mark a strong performance for Andorran alpine skiers early in the SAC campaign.
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