Cornelia Huetter celebrating Garmisch-Partenkirchen SG victory 2022: GEPA pictures
Who, When, and How to Watch the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Super-G
Garmisch-Partenkirchen: A Historic Alpine Venue
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, located in Bavaria near the Austrian border, is a ski town rich in history. Nestled at the base of Zugspitze, Germany’s tallest mountain at 2,962 meters, it is a hub for world-class ski racing.
The town has hosted some of the sport’s most prestigious events, including the 1936 Winter Olympics and multiple FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, most recently in 2011. Since 1954, it has also been a key venue for the Arlberg-Kandahar races, earning its reputation as the heart of German ski racing.
With its demanding Kandahar course, Garmisch remains a favorite stop on the Alpine Ski World Cup circuit. From steep gradients to technical challenges, this slope tests the best in the world.
Lindsey Vonn’s Super-G Legacy in Garmisch
Lindsey Vonn thrived on the Kandahar course in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, claiming Super-G victories in 2009, 2010 and 2015. She added a third-place finish in 2016, showcasing her fearless approach and relentless drive to attack the challenging terrain. Now 40 and returning to competition after coming out of retirement, Vonn’s past performances on the Kandahar significantly added to her amazing legacy, underscoring her past dominance on the World Cup circuit and her ability to conquer one of its toughest venues.
The Last Super-G in Garmisch
The most recent Women’s World Cup Super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen took place in January 2022. Austria’s Cornelia Huetter claimed victory, edging out Italy’s Federica Brignone, who finished second. Huetter’s teammate Tamara Tippler rounded out the podium in third, marking a strong showing for the Austrian team on the challenging Kandahar course.
Key Contenders
Swiss star Lara Gut-Behrami leads the super-G season standings with 285 points, showcasing her remarkable consistency this season with three second-place finishes. A five-time super-G crystal globe winner (2014, 2016, 2021, 2023, 2024), Gut-Behrami remains a strong contender, but Italy’s Federica Brignone has emerged as the favorite with four super-G races remaining.
Brignone has been in excellent form, sitting second in the standings with 250 points. She claimed victory in Cortina d’Ampezzo and finished second in Beaver Creek, demonstrating her ability to perform under pressure. Her consistency and attacking style position her well to challenge for the title.
Teammate Sofia Goggia, in third with 196 points, has shown flashes of brilliance, including a win in Beaver Creek, but her DNF in St. Anton highlights the risks of her aggressive skiing. Austria’s Cornelia Huetter, fourth with 187 points, claimed a victory in St. Moritz and remains a podium threat.
The Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Lauren Macuga, currently fifth with 178 points, has been a breakout star this season. Her maiden World Cup victory in St. Anton solidified her place among the top contenders heading into Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
With Brignone’s form, Gut-Behrami’s consistency, Goggia’s daring, and strong performances from Huetter and Macuga, the super-G in Garmisch promises to deliver another thrilling battle.
This Season’s Podium Finishers
So far, four women’s super-G races have shaped the standings:
- Beaver Creek, USA: Sofia Goggia (ITA), Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI), Ariane Rädler (AUT)
- St. Moritz, Switzerland: Cornelia Huetter (AUT), Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI), Sofia Goggia (ITA)
- St. Anton, Austria: Lauren Macuga (USA), Stephanie Venier (AUT), Federica Brignone (ITA)
- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy: Federica Brignone (ITA), Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI), Corinne Suter (SUI)
These results highlight the key contenders heading into Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with Brignone, Gut-Behrami, and Goggia consistently fighting for top spots this season.
2024-25 Super-G World Cup Standings Top 15
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Composition of the Top 15
Italy and Austria each have four athletes in the top 15. Italy boasts higher average rankings with skiers in 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 12th, while Austria’s athletes are ranked 4th, 9th, 10th and 13th. Switzerland and the USA each have two representatives, ranked 1st and 7th for Switzerland and 5th and 14th for the USA. Norway (8th), the Czech Republic (11th), and New Zealand (15th) each have one athlete, showcasing the international competitiveness of this year’s super-G field.
Forty-nine women from 12 countries are listed to compete in the Jan. 26 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Women’s Super-G,
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Women in the World Cup SG Standings
Spotlight on North Americans
Stifel U.S. Ski Team
The Stifel U.S. Ski Team brings a competitive lineup to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Macuga leads the charge, currently ranked 5th in the super-G standings with 178 points, following her breakthrough win in St. Anton. Vonn, a three-time super-G winner on the Kandahar course, is ranked 14th with 68 points, continuing her remarkable comeback season.
Keely Cashman holds 28th place with 22 points, while Tricia Mangan is ranked 31st with 13 points. Breezy Johnson sits in 35th with 9 points, and Jacqueline Wiles rounds out the team ranked 37th with 7 points.
Veteran Isabella Wright and independent racer Haley Cutler aim to score their first points of the season in Garmisch. Both will be determined to take advantage of the opportunity on the challenging Kandahar course.
This group combines seasoned veterans and rising stars, setting the stage for an exciting race as the U.S. team looks to make an impact on the challenging Kandahar course.
North American Athletes Racing Super-G
- Bib 9, Lauren Macuga, Stifel USST, Park City Ski Team, Winter Sports School
- Bib 23, Keely Cashman, Stifel USST, Team Palisades Tahoe, Oakley, HEAD
- Bib 27, Lindsey Vonn, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, HEAD, Oakley
- Bib 34, Isabella Wright, Stifel USST, Snowbird Sports Education Foundation, Atomic
- Bib 38, Trish Mangan, Stifel USST, HoliMont Snowsports, Dartmouth College, HEAD
- Bib 39, Jacqueline Wiles, Stifel USST, White Pass Ski Club
- Bib 44, Haley Cutler, Independent, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Atomic
- Bib 45, Breezy Johnson, Stifel USST, Rowmark Ski Academy, Atomic
How and When to Watch
The race starts at 5:00 a.m. Eastern and 2:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
U.S. audiences can watch the race live or as a replay on Ski and Snowboard Live.
Sports enthusiasts in Canada can watch the World Cup on CBC Sports.
Daily Program and Start List
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About the Author: Peter Lange
