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Alice Robinson delivered one of the standout performances of the women’s Alpine World Cup season today, claiming her first-ever Super-G victory with a fearless, attacking run in St. Moritz. The win marks a major milestone for the New Zealander, who has built momentum early this winter with giant slalom victories at Tremblant and Copper Mountain.
Starting sixth, Robinson laid down a blistering run and held off a string of fast starters. From the very top, she skied aggressively and composed, showing clear growth in managing pressure and linking turns more effectively. Her fearless approach in the air, especially over the massive jump near the bottom after the delayed start, highlighted her confidence and composure.
Reflecting on the win, Robinson said, “Yeah, it was such an epic day. I’ve always struggled with Super-G to feel the same focus I get in giant slalom. Today I treated it like a GS race. I had a clear plan, combined what I’ve learned from downhill and GS, and just went for it. This slope fits my skills—it’s steep, always changing, with big speed elements and a pretty big jump. I wanted to put all my lessons to use and just go for it.”– Alice Robinson
For Robinson, the victory is more than a first Super-G win; it confirms her rapid progression and establishes her as a force not only in giant slalom but in Super-G as well.
Miradoli and Goggia Round Out the Podium
France’s Romane Miradoli finished second, earning her fifth career Super-G podium. She skied with precision and aggression, navigating the terrain expertly and carrying speed where it mattered most. Today’s Super-G was a tight race, with Miradoli just 0.08 seconds behind Robinson.
“I think it was a little bit easier than what I thought before starting, so when I saw the first two girls, I said, ‘OK, you can push more than what you think,’” Miradoli said. “I had a pretty good feeling, just my start was a little bit bad,” she added, having been bounced around a bit on the top section. “Then I felt really nice, even too nice because when you feel too good, sometimes it’s slow.”- Romane Miradoli
After a period away from the podium, her performance reaffirms her status as a steady and competitive Super-G racer.
Sofia Goggia claimed third in today’s Super-G, her second podium after yesterday’s third-place finish in the downhill. The Italian attacked from the start but made a few small errors in key transitions, finishing 0.19 seconds off the win.
“I think I had a really solid run but I know that I have a lot of gap and I can give so much more,” Goggia said. “I was tactical, I had a good strategy, but at the same time I was breaking a little bit in some points. But it’s a positive sign today.”- Sofia Goggia
Still, her result reinforces her status as a perennial Super-G contender.
Day Overview: Speed, Air, and Commitment in St. Moritz
Sunday’s women’s Super-G in St. Moritz unfolded under cold overnight temperatures and sunny skies, creating a fast, aggressive race surface that rewarded confidence and punished hesitation. With the snow staying hard and responsive, athletes reached speeds exceeding 63 mph, making precision and bravery essential from start to finish.
The defining feature of the day was the massive jump near the bottom of the course, estimated at nearly 40 meters, which prompted a delayed start as race officials assessed safety concerns. After inspection, the jump was shaved down slightly, but it remained one of the most demanding elements of the course—forcing racers to commit fully while maintaining control on the run-in to the finish.
The course was set by U.S. women’s head coach Alex Hoedlmoser, who delivered a true Super-G test: flowing at the top, increasingly technical through the middle, and uncompromising at speed in the final section. On a day like this, success required athletes to trust their line, manage pressure cleanly, and stay fearless when it mattered most.
Americans Deliver Strong Performances in St. Moritz
The American team delivered a number of encouraging performances in today’s Super-G, showing depth, resilience, and growing confidence across the field.
Lindsey Vonn skied solidly from top to bottom, putting together a composed run on a demanding course. While there was slightly more hesitation than what we saw in the downhill, likely influenced by the start delay and the discussion surrounding the large jump at the bottom, Vonn still showed strong fundamentals and control at speed. Her steady and deliberate skiing earned her a solid 4th-place finish.
“It definitely was not the way I’ve been skiing and training, so I’m a little bit disappointed in myself that I didn’t push hard enough. I was too conservative in some sections. Overall it was a great weekend, and I take a lot of confidence from it, but I definitely have things to fix for next weekend and a lot of motivation to take with me as well.” She has noted that she is feeling increasingly confident in Super-G, and with her focus and experience, expect continued progression from her as the season unfolds.”- Lindsey Vonn
Keely Cashman delivered one of the standout American performances, attacking the course fearlessly wearing bib 2. Unfazed by the delay and the chatter surrounding the jump, Cashman skied with aggression and composure, handling the air with veteran-level poise. Her confidence at speed and commitment through the key sections helped her ski into 14th place, making her one of the most impressive U.S. athletes on the day.
Reflecting on her run, Cashman said, “I was definitely a little nervous running second. I’ve never run that early before, so I was pretty excited for a clean course, but also nervous because I didn’t really know how I was going to run. I’m pretty happy with how I executed most of it, so I’ll take it.”– Keely Cashman
Mary Bocock also turned heads in St. Moritz. Coming off two Super-G victories at the Copper Mountain NorAms, Bocock raced straight to Europe and made her Super-G World Cup start without skiing any of the downhills. On a hill that often challenges even experienced veterans, she skied with confidence and strength. Despite taking massive air at the bottom and briefly fighting to regain control, Bocock recovered impressively, crossing the line in 18th place to score her first career World Cup points.
Reflecting on the achievement, Bocock said, “It feels so, so cool. I was very nervous because obviously I wasn’t supposed to ski today, but I’m very happy I got to race. Totally. Especially because, I mean, it felt good in some parts, but it definitely wasn’t perfect, but I think it really speaks to how important it is to just totally go for it. I think I did that pretty well.”– Mary Bocock
Tricia Mangan bounced back after struggling to break into the top 30 in the downhill, returning with determination and aggression in the Super-G. Her resilient and confident performance earned her a much-improved 21st-place finish.
Haley Cutler continued to build momentum as well, putting together another solid run that reflected her growing comfort on the World Cup circuit and earned her first World Cup Super-G points, which is especially impressive as an independent skier from the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, not officially named to the U.S. team and funding her own racing.
Mikaela Shiffrin made her long-awaited return to speed racing after stepping away from the discipline for two years. She impressed from the very top, skiing with confidence and composure throughout the run, particularly notable given everything she has navigated over the past season. A slightly late line near the bottom caused her to miss the second-to-last gate, ending an otherwise promising performance. Shiffrin has indicated this may be her only speed start before Cortina, but her skiing suggested more could be possible depending on how she feels moving forward.
Later Bibs Break Through in St. Moritz
Some later bibs shined today, stepping into the top 30 as the track held up well and the great St. Moritz sun kept conditions consistent. Several girls from the back were able to punch in, taking advantage of a firm surface and clear visibility to attack with confidence and score World Cup points.
Bib 32 — Nina Ortlieb (AUT): 13th, +1.09
Bib 42 — Mary Bocock (USA): 18th, +1.45
Bib 57 — Stephanie Brunner (AUT): 19th, +1.50
Bib 41 — Tricia Mangan (USA): 21st, +1.56
Bib 45 — Haley Cutler (USA): 23rd, +1.74
Bib 36 — Cande Moreno (AND): 28th, +2.10
Bib 53 — Maryna Gasienica-Daniel (POL): 29th, +2.19
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