Mattia Casse crashed in Kvitfjell downhill training, suffering a fractured elbow. The Super-G winner now faces surgery, ending his chances of challenging Marco Odermatt for the crystal globe.
After the serious injuries endured in Stelvio this season, athletes tell their opinions on the World Cup race. Also, despite the crashes, several racers expressed enthusiasm and curiosity about the track for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Italy’s Mattia Casse claimed his first World Cup victory in the Val Gardena / Gröden super-G, edging Jared Goldberg of the U.S. by just 0.01 seconds. Casse celebrated his milestone win at the same venue where he earned his first podium two years ago, crediting his love for the slope and conditions. Goldberg, fired up after his career-best finish, delivered the U.S. men’s first podium of the season, while pre-race favorite Marco Odermatt of Switzerland rounded out the top three.
Italian charges from bib 47 to set fastest time ahead of teammate Innerhofer.
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