After the WC, Hector published a post on social media where she shared her thoughts: “Sometimes we reach our dreams, sometimes we don't.

Definitely a learning time with the opportunity to grow!”

she wrote, among other things.

The World Cup in Åre begins with giant slalom on Friday, where Sara Hector is in sixth place in the overall standings.

- I have taken it easy and recharged.

I got sick (after the WC) so I've been training in peace and quiet.

It has been wonderful weeks, she says.

Mikaela Shiffrin leads the VC total in giant slalom.

Hear more from Sara Hector in the player above!