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The women return to Copper Mountain on Saturday for the second giant slalom of the Stifel Copper Cup, bringing early-season intensity and a deep international field to Colorado. This guide provides the first-run start list along with focused point lists for the top seven starters and every North American athlete in the race.
The Stifel U.S. Ski Team opens the weekend with difficult news. Lauren Macuga, who planned on racing Saturday in Copper and is one of the brightest rising stars in speed, will miss the entire Olympic season after tearing ligaments in her knee during training today. The 22-year-old standout planned to add GS to her program but will now undergo surgery.
First Seven Starters (Run 1)
Start number, athlete, nation, bib, and partner ski brand when applicable.
- Sara Hector (SWE) — Bib 1 — HEAD
- Lara Colturi (ALB) — Bib 2
- Paula Moltzan (USA) — Bib 3
- Zrinka Ljutić (CRO) — Bib 4 — Atomic
- Alice Robinson (NZL) — Bib 5
- Julia Scheib (AUT) — Bib 6
- Thea Louise Stjernesund (NOR) — Bib 7
North Americans on the Start List
United States
Paula Moltzan — Start 3 — Bib 3
Nina O’Brien — Start 9 — Bib 9
Mikaela Shiffrin — Start 17 — Bib 17 — Atomic
Elisabeth Bocock — Start 24 — Bib 24
Mihinne Lovelom — Start 34 — Bib 34 — Atomic
Caitlin McFarlane — Start 48 — Bib 48
Tricia Mangan — Start 49 — Bib 49 — HEAD
Keely Cashman — Start 50 — Bib 50 — HEAD
Kjersti Moritz — Start 52 — Bib 52
Canada
Britt Richardson — Start 10 — Bib 10
Valerie Grenier — Start 14 — Bib 14
Ariane Forget — Start 36 — Bib 36 — Atomic
Cassidy Gray — Start 42 — Bib 42 — Atomic
Justine Lamontagne — Start 51 — Bib 51
Lauren Macuga is Out of the Copper Cup GS and the Season
Lauren Macuga will miss the entire Olympic season after tearing ligaments in her knee during training today. She will undergo surgery to repair the damage, ending her campaign before it begins. The powerful 22-year-old speed racer had planned to expand into GS and was eager to compete in front of a home crowd in Copper. Her absence is a significant loss for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and a setback for one of the sport’s fastest-rising young athletes.
Women’s Saturday GS Race
The women’s giant slalom is set for Saturday, Nov. 29. Run one begins at 12:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. PST, followed by run two at 3:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. PST. Fans in Great Britain can tune in at 17:00 for the first run and 20:00 for the second.
How to Watch
United States: Live coverage on Outside TV (free)
Canada: Stream on CBC Sports.
Great Britain: Stream on Discovery+
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Daily Program Saturday Oct 29th
First Run Starlist women’s GS Copper
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