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Today belonged to Sofia Goggia. Determined to protect her lead in the Super G standings, she attacked the Soldeu course knowing that perfection, or something very close to it, would be necessary. She skied with conviction and control, leaving little room for doubt.
With only minor gate changes from yesterday, the course looked familiar, but the racing felt different. Times compressed, confidence grew, and the entire field understood the assignment. Push harder, risk more, and bring their absolute best.
Top Five — Aliga Super G (Soldeu)
- 1st — Bib 11 🇮🇹 Sofia Goggia (ITA) — 1:25.95
- 2nd — Bib 13 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER) — +0.24
- 3rd — Bib 9 🇳🇴 Kajsa Vickhoff Lie (NOR) — +0.31
- 4th — Bib 1 🇨🇭Corinne Suter (SUI) — +.60
- 5th — Bib 17 🇮🇹 Laura Pirovano (ITA) — +.77
Goggia Delivers When It Matters Most
Sofia Goggia took the lead by 0.24 seconds over yesterday’s winner, Emma Aicher, laying down a run that made her intentions unmistakably clear. With the Super G crystal globe hanging in the balance, Goggia understood the assignment. She needed to be clean, smooth, and relentless from top to bottom.
From the opening turns, she skied with authority. There was no hesitation in her line and no visible correction in the critical sections. She carried speed where others had to check and stayed composed in the terrain that demanded both courage and control. It was the performance of an athlete skiing to win, not skiing to protect.
The victory marks Goggia’s ninth career World Cup Super G win and her 23rd podium in the discipline, further solidifying her status as one of the most dangerous speed racers on tour. On a day when the margins were slim and the pressure was high, she rose above the field and delivered exactly what the moment required.
After the race, Goggia emphasized both the adjustments and the mindset behind her performance. “I’m really happy. It was a solid weekend,” she said. “We decided to adopt a different strategy to get into the central pitch and it paid off. Yesterday I was too straight on that turn and then I was running after my feet with a really long line. Today I stayed higher to enter the pitch and was really focused on doing everything perfectly. I was free in my mind and just thinking about what I had to do to perform my best.”
Reflecting on her season, she added, “I have a really solid feeling with the Super G. It’s important to stay focused for the next ones where we play for everything.”
Aicher Continues to Prove Her Super G Strength
One day after standing on the top step of the podium, Emma Aicher returned to the start in Soldeu with confidence and momentum. Sitting third in the Super G standings after yesterday’s victory, the young German once again showed why she is quickly becoming one of the most consistent threats in the discipline.
What stands out most about Aicher’s skiing is her composure. There is no panic in her approach. She is smooth and powerful through the turns, building pressure cleanly and releasing with control. Even when slightly thrown off line, she maintains a quiet upper body and keeps her skis running, avoiding the kind of mistakes that cost time on a demanding Super G track.
She carried impressive speed into the final section, one of the most decisive parts of the course, and closed the gap with a strong, attacking finish. It was a powerful bottom split, but not quite enough to unseat Sofia Goggia from the lead.
Still, Aicher skied her way into second place, securing her fourth career World Cup Super G podium and once again reinforcing her growing confidence in the discipline.
Reflecting on the weekend and the setup, Aicher said, “It was a really nice weekend for me. I felt good on the skis both days. Today’s course set by our coaches suited me well.”
Vickhoff Lie Finds Her Breakthrough
Kajsa Vickhoff Lie put the pieces together in Soldeu, finishing third and earning a well deserved return to the podium in Super G. After fifth place finishes yesterday and in Cortina at the Olympics, she has been knocking on the door. She has already found the podium in downhill this year, but in Super G she has been searching for that same result despite skiing with the speed and confidence to match. Today, she finally put it all together.
From the top, Vickhoff Lie was smooth and composed, with her skis running clean and fast. She set the tone early, carrying some of the best speed through the upper section and staying connected in terrain. Her line was direct and her movements efficient, looking completely settled over her skis.
It was a solid performance from start to finish. Clean and confident, she also did a better job finding her aerodynamics in the flatter sections, allowing her speed to carry all the way to the finish line. The result reflects the consistency she has been building all season and marks an important step as she turns strong Super G skiing into a podium finish.
After the race, Vickhoff Lie shared her excitement about the weekend and the atmosphere in Soldeu. “It’s really, really cool. I want to say thank you to everyone who came out,” she said. “It’s amazing to come into the finish and hear everyone cheering. This has maybe been one of my best weekends ever, so I’m really happy. I hope we can come back soon.”
Updated World Cup Super G Standings
- 🇮🇹 Sofia Goggia (ITA, 1992) — 420 pts
- 🇳🇿 Alice Robinson (NZL, 2001) — 336
- 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER, 2003) — 304
- 🇨🇿 Ester Ledecka (CZE, 1995) — 220
- 🇫🇷 Romane Miradoli (FRA, 1994) — 210
Notes From Today
Corinne Suter once again took on the challenge of bib 1, setting the tone early and proving how valuable those front numbers have been for her this week. She delivered a strong, smooth run, skiing with growing confidence from top to bottom. There was patience in her line and real power under her skis, and she looked especially fast in the final section where the race was often won or lost. Suter ultimately finished fourth, just off the podium, but her performance this weekend has been super impressive. Each run has shown a clear step forward, with her confidence visibly climbing.
Italy’s Laura Pirovano continued her steady rise in Super G, delivering a strong fifth place finish in Soldeu to equal her top result from Cortina at the Olympics. The speed is clearly there. When she puts down a completely clean run, she has the tools to contend for a podium by the end of the season. Her skiing is direct and powerful, and it feels like a breakthrough result is within reach.
Federica Brignone once again impressed. She has openly shared that she has been managing pain, yet you would not know it watching her attack a demanding course like this one. With big flights and some heavy left footed landings that required immediate pressure and control, she showed no hesitation. She carried strong speed, stayed clean in the critical sections, and finished in eighth place. It was another example of her resilience and competitive edge.
Austria found a bright spot in Nina Ortlieb’s performance. Starting with bib 25, she charged into ninth place to secure her first Super G top ten of the season after a string of DNFs. After battling back from multiple injuries and crashes throughout her career, it was especially encouraging to see her ski with confidence and composure on a demanding track, putting together a clean and competitive run when it mattered most.
One of the standout performances of the day came from young French skier Garance Meyer. The 2004 born athlete started 52nd and fought her way into 24th place. With the lower section of the course growing softer under the sun, conditions became increasingly difficult, making her result even more impressive. It marked her first World Cup points and a significant milestone in her young career.
Stifel US Ski Team Results
Mary Bocock led the charge for the U.S. team, skiing from bib 27 into an impressive 11th place, a career best in Super G. She looked noticeably calmer in the opening section, composed in her approach and confident in her line. Her flights were controlled and balanced, and she skied with the presence of someone who is starting to believe that she belongs at this level. Once again, she was especially strong through the technical turns, ranking fourth fastest in that section for the second straight day. It has been a breakthrough Super G season for Bocock, and this result reflects the consistency and belief she is building in the discipline.
Keely Cashman followed with another standout performance, finishing 12th to cap off a great weekend. She carried strong speed out of the start and attacked the pitch with confidence, particularly through the more technical, turny section where she was fast and committed. A big flight off the second jump showed her willingness to push, and she backed it up with solid skiing all the way down. It is exciting to see her Super G continue to develop and her confidence grow with each race. She knows there is more speed in her skiing, and we all know it is there. Building consistency and proving to herself that she can access another level is what strengthens that belief. Each solid result lays the groundwork for the confidence she needs to take the next step and push even faster.
After the race, the two shared a lighthearted moment reflecting on the weekend in Soldeu. “I’m really excited because I skied more than one part of the course well today,” Bocock said with a smile after securing her career best. Cashman added, “I definitely wanted more, but if anyone’s going to beat me, I’m glad it’s Mary.” Bocock quickly responded, “I’m also glad I beat her.”
Both praised the venue, calling the track and the town “amazing,” and joked about stacking the podium together next weekend. The friendly rivalry and clear camaraderie underscore the confidence building within the U.S. speed team as they head toward the final stretch of the season.
Isabella Wright, starting from bib 49, fought her way into 26th place, finding the finish line she needed after a difficult stretch of DNFs in Super G, including yesterday. She may have over skied in sections, clearly determined to complete the run and rebuild confidence, but her aggression and intent were evident. While not perfectly clean throughout, she did enough to secure a top 30 result and regain some momentum in the discipline.
Tricia Mangan added another top 30 finish in Super G this weekend, continuing to stack consistent results. She made visible adjustments from yesterday, refining parts of her approach in the turns. A few sections could have been cleaner, but it was a strong and determined run overall. While she is undoubtedly chasing bigger results, putting together back to back top 30 finishes provides a solid foundation and valuable confidence heading into the next race series.
Breezy Johnson and Allison Mollin tied for 30th place. Johnson, who finished 25th yesterday after a costly error, showed improvement in her turns today. She was cleaner and more controlled but struggled to fully maximize her aerodynamics, occasionally catching air between turns and still searching for her top speed in the discipline. Mollin delivered a solid run from the back of the field, managing the track well as it softened in sections under the sun. To secure a top 30 result in those conditions was an impressive effort and a positive step forward.
USA Results
- 11th, Bib 27 🇺🇸 Mary Bocock- +1.82
- 12th, Bib 19 🇺🇸 Keely Cashman- +1.85
- 26th, Bib 49 🇺🇸 Isabella Wright- +2.79
- 28th, Bib 30 🇺🇸 Tricia Mangan- +2.89
- 30th, Bib 48 🇺🇸 Allison Mollin- +2.96
- 30th, Bib 26 🇺🇸 Breezy Johnson- +2.96
- 36th, Bib 24 🇺🇸 Jacqueline Wiles- +3.21
- 40th, Bib 46 🇺🇸 Haley Cutler- +3.28
Grenier Adds Another Solid Super G Result
Valerie Grenier, the lone Canadian in the field, finished 20th in Soldeu, matching her result from yesterday. While she has shown she can climb higher, including a 14th place finish earlier this season in Tarvisio, this was still a solid outcome on a demanding track.
Her skiing looked stronger overall, but at times she was just a bit too quick to release the ski, which cost her some flow and continuity. It was not quite the smooth, fully connected confidence we are used to seeing from her in giant slalom. Over the jumps, she opened up slightly too much and caught some wind, giving up speed in sections where aerodynamics were critical.
Still, for an athlete whose strength lies primarily in giant slalom, another top 20 Super G result shows progress and growing comfort in the discipline. Results like this continue to build experience and confidence as she expands her presence in speed events.
Canada Results
- 20th, Bib 28 🇨🇦 Valerie Grenier- +2.44
Top 30 Finishers — Bib 31 or Higher
- 22nd, Bib 39 🇳🇴 Marte Monsen— +2.56
- 23rd, Bib 35 🇨🇭Stefanie Grob (SUI)— +2.58
- 24th, Bib 52 🇫🇷 Garance Meyer (FRA) — +2.74
- 24th, Bib 34 🇮🇹 Asja Zenere (ITA) — +2.74
- 26th, Bib 49th 🇺🇸 Isabella Wright (USA) — +2.79
- 29th, Bib 31 🇦🇹 Julia Scheib (AUT)— +2.91
- 30th, Bib 48 🇺🇸 Allison Mollin (USA)- +2.96
Race Results
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Analysis of the Top Three and Other North Americans in the Top 30
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