ST. MORITZ – New Zealand’s Alice Robinson is not only dominating the giant slalom standings this Olympic season, but she’s also making waves in the super-G discipline. On Sunday, Robinson clinched her first-ever World Cup victory in the super-G, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Robinson’s remarkable performance saw her finish just 0.08 seconds ahead of France’s Romane Miradoli, with Italy’s Sofia Goggia following closely at 0.19 seconds behind. This victory underscores her growing prowess on the slopes and her potential threat in multiple skiing disciplines.
Meanwhile, American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn, at 41 years old, continued to showcase her enduring talent. Despite finishing fourth, 0.27 seconds behind Robinson, Vonn made history on Friday by becoming the oldest winner on the circuit during the downhill event. She also secured a second-place finish in another downhill race on Saturday, further cementing her legacy.
On the other hand, Mikaela Shiffrin, who holds the record with 104 World Cup victories, encountered a setback as she missed the final gate in the race, though she managed to avoid a fall. Shiffrin’s participation marked her return to speed racing after a crash in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, nearly two years ago. Her comeback journey includes recovering from a severe abdominal injury sustained during a giant slalom crash in Killington, Vermont, last season.
As the ski season progresses, the competitive landscape is evolving, with athletes like Robinson emerging as formidable contenders while seasoned champions like Vonn and Shiffrin continue to captivate the skiing world with their resilience and skill.
Shiffrin hadn’t entered a speed race since crashing in a downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, nearly two years ago. She’s also still recovering her form after another crash in a giant slalom in Killington, Vermont, last season left her with a deep puncture wound on the right side of her abdomen.
Emma Aicher, the German skier who won Saturday’s downhill, lost control coming over a jump early in her run and fell. But she got right back up and appeared uninjured.
U.S. Ski Team coach Alex Hoedlmoser set a tricky course that caught out several other racers, too — despite clear and sunny skies providing perfect conditions.
Robinson has won two of the four giant slaloms this season but had never finished better than fourth in a super-G.
Now she’s a two-discipline threat for the Milan Cortina Olympics. Women’s Alpine skiing at the Feb. 6-22 Winter Games will be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
All six of Robinson’s previous World Cup victories came in giant slalom.
Robinson moved up from third to second in the overall standings and is now within 64 points of Shiffrin.
The circuit now shifts to Val d’Isere, France, for more speed racing next weekend.
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