Federica Brignone delivered a breathtaking performance in Cortina, securing victory in the SuperG with a time of 1’21″68. She outpaced Lara gut-Behrami by 58 hundredths of a second, while Corinne Suter trailed by 1.08 seconds, claiming third place. Sofia Goggia, who had previously dominated the downhill in Cortina, couldn’t replicate her success, finishing seventh with a time 1’25″ behind Brignone. Lindsey Vonn experienced a fall but emerged unharmed. Elena Curtoni also impressed, finishing fourth, just 3 hundredths of a second shy of the podium, with a time 1’11″ behind the winner.
Brignone’s run on the Olympia delle Tofane was flawless, as she clocked the fastest times at every checkpoint. From the start, the Italian skier adopted an aggressive approach, maintaining high speed through the initial sections.Her dominance was particularly evident on the Scarpadon stretch, where she executed precise lines and allowed her skis to glide effortlessly. This strategy paid off as she surged ahead in the final turn, crossing the finish line in 1’21″64, leaving her competitors in the dust.
BRIGNONE WINS THE CORTINA SUPERG
Sensational performance by the Italian against Olympia delle Tofane: first career victory in Cortina and fourth success of the season in the World cup #EurosportSCI #FISAlpine #AlpineSkiing #Cortina #Brignone pic.twitter.com/oJf9I6VxBQ
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Federica Brignone has secured her 31st World Cup victory, marking her 11th win in this discipline and her fourth this season. She now stands firmly in second place among italy’s most accomplished skiers, trailing only the iconic Alberto Tomba, who boasts 50 wins. Notably, brignone shattered her Cortina jinx, a venue where she had previously never triumphed or even made the podium until her third-place finish in the downhill event the day before. Her latest victory solidifies her position at the top of the general ranking with 639 points, leaving competitors like Switzerland’s Rast (533), sweden’s Hector (507), and Gut-Behrami (504) in her wake.
“This weekend has been a milestone in my career,” Federica Brignone shared with Raisport. “I thrive on firm, spring-like snow because it allows for smoother gliding and greater control. The Super-G was incredibly fast, demanding boldness and precision. Everything I envisioned came to fruition—I was confident in my ability to succeed,” she remarked.“Consistency is key. I must strive to deliver my best performance every time, even though perfection isn’t always attainable. My training has been solid, and that repetition makes it easier to replicate success on the slopes,” she added. “Winning here is a testament to perseverance. It’s incredibly rewarding when hard work pays off, and I’m proud of what I’ve achieved,” she concluded.
