Italian-Albanian skier Lara Colturi ended 2025 with another major international success in the Alpine Ski World Cup.

At the 15th stop of the competition in Semmering, Austria, the 19-year-old finished third. She secured Albania’s fourth podium of the season.

With this result, Colturi moved up to seventh place in the overall Alpine Ski World Cup standings.

Minister of Culture, Tourism and Sport Blendi Gonxhja praised her achievements. He said Colturi confirms her elite level and represents Albania with dignity on the international stage.

“This is an extraordinary success for the 19-year-old, who holds seventh place in the overall Alpine Ski World Cup ranking. Lara Colturi has recorded four podiums in 15 races in the 2025–2026 season. Throughout 2025, she achieved six podium finishes in total. She continues to confirm her elite level and Albania’s strong international representation,” Gonxhja wrote.

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