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St. Moritz women’s downhill No. 2: start list and North American program
The women’s World Cup speed schedule continues Saturday in St. Moritz with the second downhill of the 2025–26 season and the middle race of three consecutive speed events on Corviglia. With the Olympic year underway, early points remain critical for downhill specialists building momentum toward Cortina.
Friday’s opener immediately reshaped the early-season picture. Injuries have thinned the field, opening the door for athletes deeper on the start list to chase top-30 finishes and World Cup points.
Momentum from Friday’s opener
Friday delivered a strong statement from Austria and a historic performance from the United States. Austria placed four athletes inside the top 10, including two on the podium, underscoring its depth as the St. Moritz speed block opened.
At the top stood Lindsey Vonn, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team star who claimed her 83rd World Cup victory in her first win since returning from retirement. At 41, Vonn also became the oldest woman to win a World Cup race, setting a new benchmark in the sport’s history.
Austria’s Magdalena Egger and Mirjam Puchner completed the podium, while a tightly packed group from fourth through tenth kept the downhill standings wide open heading into Saturday’s second race.
Women’s World Cup downhill podiums – 2025–26 season
| Race | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz DH 1 | Lindsey Vonn (USA, 1984 — Head) | Magdalena Egger (AUT, 2001 — Head) | Mirjam Puchner (AUT, 1992 — Atomic) |
Downhill season standings after St. Moritz DH 1 (with Saturday bibs)
- 1. Bib 11 — Lindsey Vonn (USA, 1984 — Head)
- 2. Bib 4 — Magdalena Egger (AUT, 2001 — Head)
- 3. Bib 15 — Mirjam Puchner (AUT, 1992 — Atomic)
- 4. Bib 9 — Sofia Goggia (ITA, 1992 — Atomic)
- 5. Bib 12 — Emma Aicher (GER, 2003 — Head)
- 6. Bib 10 — Cornelia Hütter (AUT, 1992 — Head)
- 6. Bib 3 — Romane Miradoli (FRA, 1994)
- 8. Bib 7 — Laura Pirovano (ITA, 1997 — Head)
- 8. Bib 1 — Kira Weidle-Winkelmann (GER, 1996)
- 10. Bib 17 — Nina Ortlieb (AUT, 1996 — Head)
Stifel U.S. Ski Team starters
- Bib 11 – Breezy Johnson (1996) — WCSL 4 — Atomic
- Bib 16 – Lindsey Vonn (1984) — WCSL 19 — Head
- Bib 17 – Jacqueline Wiles (1992) — WCSL 17
- Bib 35 – Isabella Wright (1997) — WCSL 40 — Atomic
- Bib 41 – Haley Cutler (1997) — WCSL 46 — Atomic
- Bib 45 – Keely Cashman (1999) — WCSL 44 — Head
- Bib 53 – Allison Mollin (2004) — Head
- Bib 54 – Tricia Mangan (1997) — Head
Canada starters
- Bib 38 – Valérie Grenier (1996) — WCSL 39
- Bib 55 – Cassidy Gray (2001) — Atomic
Saturday’s downhill takes place on December 13th and begins at 4:45 a.m. ET / 1:45 a.m. PT. Fans in Great Britain can watch the race at 9:45
United States: Live and replay coverage on Ski and Snowboard Live.
Canada: Stream on CBC Sports.
Great Britain: Both races air live on Discovery+
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