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Top 5 – Women’s Super G, World Cup Finals Lillehammer
- 1st 🇮🇹 Sofia Goggia (ITA, 1992) — 1:29.23
- 2nd 🇨🇭 Corinne Suter (SUI, 1994) — +0.32
- 3rd 🇩🇪 Kira Weidle Winkelmann (GER, 1996) — +0.60
- 4th 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER, 2003) — +0.61
- 5th 🇦🇹 Cornelia Huetter (AUT, 1992) — +0.84
The women’s Super G season came down to the wire in Kvitfjell, where a tightly contested battle for the discipline globe set the stage for a high stakes showdown. Italy’s Sofia Goggia held the advantage, but New Zealand’s Alice Robinson remained within striking distance heading into the final race.
The scenarios were clear and unforgiving. Robinson needed a top two finish to keep her title hopes alive. A victory would have put the pressure squarely on Goggia, who would then need to finish seventh or better to secure the globe. If Robinson placed second, Goggia’s task became slightly easier, requiring a finish of 14th or better. Any other result would hand the Super G crystal globe to Goggia outright.
When it mattered most, Goggia delivered. Charging down the Kvitfjell track with characteristic aggression, she laid it all on the line to take the win, securing not only the race victory but also the Super G crystal globe in emphatic fashion.
Final Women’s Super G Standings (2025–26 Season)
- 1st 🇮🇹 Sofia Goggia (ITA, 1992) — 549 pts
- 2nd 🇳🇿 Alice Robinson (NZL, 2001) — −163
- 3rd 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER, 2003) — −195
- 4th 🇳🇴 Kajsa Vickhoff Lie (NOR, 1998) — −260
- 5th 🇨🇿 Ester Ledecká (CZE,1995) — -265
Goggia Delivers Under Pressure
Goggia wins the day and secures the Super G overall crystal globe. The day was hers to lose, and from the start she came out hammering, making it clear she was not going down without a fight. Her run rode the edge from top to bottom, exactly what was required to lock in both the race victory and the overall title.
Needing to finish inside the top seven, the 33 year old Italian rose to the occasion with a performance defined by speed, precision, and commitment. She carried exceptional pace throughout, pushing the line while maintaining control in critical sections. The bottom section proved decisive, where Goggia executed skillful, tactical skiing and carried her speed all the way to the finish.
With 28 World Cup victories, Goggia added another when it mattered most. Despite a season that included two wins and four podiums in seven Super G starts, she saved her most spectacular skiing for the final. Under immense pressure, she delivered when it mattered most, showcasing both her experience and her ability to rise in the biggest moments.
Goggia entered the race as one of the most consistent Super G skiers this season, leading the field with four podiums in seven starts (57 percent). Alongside Emma Aicher, she was one of only two women to win multiple Super G races this season, underlining her strength in the discipline. After finishing third in Kvitfjell last season, she returned to the Norwegian track and turned it into a winning stage when it counted most.
“Those last few days have been really exhausting, especially mentally,” Goggia said. “I really had to stay on the ball, and today I focused only on my performance. When I saw the green light, my heart exploded.”
Suter’s Remarkable Return to Form
Behind Goggia, Corinne Suter delivered a standout performance, continuing what has been an impressive ramp up over the course of the season following her return from injury. She set the tone early, earning the green light and immediately putting pressure on the field, leading through multiple top sections with strong, composed skiing from start to finish.
Starting from bib 19, Suter handled the changing snow conditions with confidence as warmer temperatures affected the track. Her ability to adapt while maintaining speed highlights a skier who has steadily rebuilt her confidence and form. With each race, she continues to gain momentum, and her performance in Kvitfjell showed she is skiing some of her best Super G of the season, peaking at exactly the right time.
“After yesterday I was a little bit disappointed because I did a little mistake, so I tried to ski as fast as I can today,” Suter said. “I watched Kira and she was skiing so, so well, so I tried to do the same.”
Weidle Winkelmann Finds Confidence in Kvitfjell
Germany’s Kira Weidle Winkelmann continued her consistent form, securing another third place finish this week. Her skiing in Kvitfjell has stood out not just for results, but for the confidence and clarity in her approach on this track.
From the start, she carried strong speed and attacked the course, showing trust in her skiing. Her turns were clean and well shaped, with a strong arc on the outside ski that allowed her to maintain flow throughout. A great line into the bottom section sealed the performance, capping off a run defined by control, confidence, and efficiency as she continues to build consistency at the highest level.
“It was a good run for me,” Weidle Winkelmann said. “We knew that the surface is not too hard, with spring snow and wet conditions. But my goal was to really let the skis run and to ski a bit clever on the key points, which I did.”
An Inspiring Career Comes to a Close
Ilka Štuhec took to the start for the final time in her World Cup career, closing out a remarkable journey that included 11 victories and 22 podium finishes. A brilliant ambassador for the Slovenian Ski Federation, she has been a consistent presence in the speed events for over a decade.
Today, she was unable to put together a clean run, with a few mistakes creeping in, but the result felt secondary. At the finish, she was met with emotional scenes, embraced by family, friends, coaches, and teammates in a moment that reflected her impact on the sport.
It marked the end of a truly inspiring career, defined by resilience, speed, and a lasting legacy in Slovenian skiing.
Overall Globe Race Tightens
Women’s Overall World Cup Standings (After Lillehammer Super G)
1st 🇺🇸 Mikaela Shiffrin (USA, 1995, Atomic) — 1,286 pts
2nd 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER, 2003, Head) — −45
The race for the overall crystal globe tightened significantly in Kvitfjell. With Emma Aicher finishing fourth, she was able to chip away at the deficit, while Mikaela Shiffrin did not score points, leaving the door open.
Aicher gains valuable ground but will also feel there were more points left on the table, while Shiffrin still holds the lead heading into the final events. With the margin now reduced, the battle for the overall title is very much back on.
“I try to not think about it,” Aicher said about the chase for the big globe. “I’m going to focus on my skiing and we’ll see what happens.”
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Results
- 10th 🇺🇸 Keely Cashman — +1.55
- 14th 🇺🇸 Breezy Johnson — +2.18
- 20th 🇺🇸 Mary Bocock — +2.60 (no points)
- 22nd 🇺🇸 Mikaela Shiffrin — +2.78 (no points)
Cashman Leads the Americans
Keely Cashman delivered a strong performance to lead the U.S. team, continuing a breakthrough season that saw her qualify for her first World Cup Finals. With a personal best of fifth in Tarvisio and four top 15 results this season, Cashman has shown steady progression at the top level.
Starting with bib 2, she came out on full attack, willing to take risks and search for the fastest line. While she looked a bit tentative in the top section, she quickly found her rhythm, opening it up and carrying strong speed into the lower sections. Her skiing down the bottom was especially impressive, maintaining momentum through the final rollers to secure a top 10 finish.
Cashman ultimately finished as the top American on the day, gaining valuable points and further building confidence as she looks ahead to next season.
“I’m really happy with how my Super G season went,” Cashman said. “I definitely want more and more, I want to get on that podium, but it’s been a great season and I’m already excited for next year.” She also credited a key change this season, adding, “I started travelling with my dad again, and that’s definitely made a difference.”
Shiffrin Eyes Progress in Super G
Mikaela Shiffrin returned to Super G in Kvitfjell with a measured approach, focusing on building back into the discipline rather than chasing a result. With limited recent starts in Super G, she approached the race as another step forward, showing flashes of solid skiing despite missing out on the points.
“I didn’t really have so much expectations today because you only get points in the top 15, and I haven’t been there in Super G in a while,” Shiffrin said. “But I felt pretty solid on the course. There are definitely places where I’m leaving time, but it’s a good direction heading into the summer.”
Looking ahead, Shiffrin expressed a renewed motivation to continue developing in the event, adding, “I really want to race more Super G. I find it really exciting and I feel very curious about the event.”
Canada’s Lone Representative
- 19th 🇨🇦 Valerie Grenier- +2.58
Valérie Grenier, the only Canadian woman competing in the World Cup Finals, was looking to capitalize on the opportunity and secure valuable points heading into next season.
However, her run never quite came together. She was just off the ideal line early and unable to find the clean roll and flow needed to generate speed. As the course developed, she continued to lose momentum down the track, fighting to stay composed through the bumps and ruts in the lower section.
Despite her effort to stay in it, Grenier was unable to break into the points, leaving her still searching for those key results to build momentum for next year.
Italy’s Dominance in Kvitfjell and Beyond
It was an unbelievably strong showing from the Italians, not just in Kvitfjell but across the entire speed season. Dominik Paris and Laura Pirovano set the tone with victories yesterday, and Sofia Goggia carried that momentum forward with her Super G win today. The results highlight the depth and strength of the Italian team, particularly in the speed disciplines, where they have consistently been among the fastest on tour. Beyond the individual victories, this stretch underscores a dominant season for Italy, with multiple athletes delivering at the highest level and stepping up in the sport’s biggest moments.
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