Ljutic powers to Semmering slalom to end Croatian drought

"It was my dream since I was a little kid. We have to plan some good party when I get home," she said at the finish. The 20-year-old was fastest by just over half a second on a first-run course set by her father Amir. As the course became rutted and bumpy on the second run, other late starters struggled. Ljutic went last as leader but showed no sign of nerves. Apart from one mid-course stumble, she rocketed down the course to win by a massive 1.75sec. "I felt all over the place," said Ljutic...