Val di Fassa Women’s Downhill Start List: 55 Racers From 15 Nations Take on La VolatA

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A field of 55 skiers representing 15 nations will take on the La VolatA downhill course in Val di Fassa, Italy, as the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup returns to the Dolomites for a two-race downhill weekend.

This article includes how and when to watch, the downloadable official start list, the daily program, and full field analysis for the seventh women’s downhill of the 2025–26 World Cup season.

Friday’s race serves as the makeup downhill for the weather-canceled race in Crans-Montana, while Saturday will host the originally scheduled Val di Fassa downhill. With two races in two days, the discipline standings could shift dramatically before the tour moves on.

Three downhills remain in the season, meaning 300 World Cup points are still available in the race for the downhill globe.

Women’s World Cup Downhill — Podium Table (2025–26)

The season has produced six different downhill winners across seven races, a sign of how competitive the discipline has been throughout the winter.

Lindsey Vonn won two of the early-season races and controlled the standings before the Olympic break. Since then, the momentum has shifted. Emma Aicher has emerged as one of the fastest skiers in the world, Breezy Johnson captured Olympic gold in Cortina, and Corinne Suter added her name to the winners’ list with victory in Soldeu.

With so many different winners and multiple podium contenders in every race, the downhill field remains wide open heading into Val di Fassa.

Downhill Globe Race — Top Six Season Standings

Before the Olympics, Lindsey Vonn was the overwhelming favorite to claim the downhill globe. She led the standings and controlled the discipline.

Now she is out of contention.

That shift has completely changed the race.

Emma Aicher, the 22-year-old four-event skier from Germany, suddenly holds her destiny in her own hands. She carries a 50-point lead into Val di Fassa and, just as importantly, momentum. With three downhills remaining, the path to the discipline title runs directly through her.

But the battle is far from decided.

Kira Weidle-Winkelmann remains within striking distance, and a tight chasing pack sits right behind her. Sofia Goggia, Laura Pirovano and Breezy Johnson all remain close enough to seize control of the globe race with a strong weekend.

With so many points still in play, any of the top active women still has a legitimate shot. Get hot, execute at the limit, and the downhill globe can change hands quickly.

Top Six World Cup Downhill Standings

1. 🇺🇸 Lindsey Vonn (USA, 1984, Oakley, Head) — 400 pts
2. 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER, 2003, Head) — −94
3. 🇩🇪 Kira Weidle-Winkelmann (GER, 1996) — −144
4. 🇮🇹 Sofia Goggia (ITA, 1992, Atomic) — −160
5. 🇮🇹 Laura Pirovano (ITA, 1997, Head) — −164
6. 🇺🇸 Breezy Johnson (USA, 1996, Atomic) — −177

Who Starts Early in the Val di Fassa Downhill Start List?

The World Cup Start List (WCSL) ranking determines bib order. Olympic and World Championship results award start-list points but do not award World Cup discipline points, which is why the start order does not perfectly mirror the season standings.

For Friday’s downhill, the strongest contenders will start early in the race.

• • Bib 6 — 🇮🇹 Nicol Delago (ITA, 1996, Atomic) — WCSL DH Rank 7
• • Bib 7 — 🇩🇪 Kira Weidle-Winkelmann (GER, 1996) — WCSL DH Rank 3
• • Bib 8 — 🇮🇹 Laura Pirovano (ITA, 1997, Head) — WCSL DH Rank 6
• • Bib 10 — 🇦🇹 Cornelia Hütter (AUT, 1992, Head) — WCSL DH Rank 4
• • Bib 11 — 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER, 2003, Head) — WCSL DH Rank 1
• • Bib 15 — 🇮🇹 Sofia Goggia (ITA, 1992, Atomic) — WCSL DH Rank 5
• • Bib 19 — 🇨🇭 Corinne Suter (SUI, 1994, Stöckli) — WCSL DH Rank 2

🇺🇸 How Strong Is the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in the Val di Fassa Downhill?

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team enters eight racers for Friday’s downhill. Breezy Johnson leads the American contingent as the top-ranked U.S. skier in the discipline standings.

• • Bib 9 — 🇺🇸 Breezy Johnson (USA, 1996, Atomic) — 6th in DH — 223 pts — Stifel U.S. Ski Team / Rowmark Ski Academy
• • Bib 14 — 🇺🇸 Jacqueline Wiles (USA, 1992) — 13th in DH — 152 pts — Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• • Bib 22 — 🇺🇸 Allison Mollin (USA, 2004, Head) — 23rd in DH — 62 pts — Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• • Bib 27 — 🇺🇸 Haley Cutler (USA, 1997, Atomic) — 28th in DH — 23 pts — USA Independent
• • Bib 29 — 🇺🇸 Isabella Wright (USA, 1997, Atomic) — 27th in DH — 37 pts — Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• • Bib 30 — 🇺🇸 Keely Cashman (USA, 1999, Head) — 25th in DH — 42 pts — Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• • Bib 47 — 🇺🇸 Tricia Mangan (USA, 1997, Head) — Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• • Bib 54 — 🇺🇸 Mary Bocock (USA, 2003) — Stifel U.S. Ski Team / Rowmark Ski Academy

Why Is the Val di Fassa Downhill Crucial for the Season Standings?

With three downhills remaining in the season, this weekend could dramatically reshape the race for the downhill globe.

Two races in two days mean momentum can shift quickly. A skier who finds speed on La VolatA could leave Val di Fassa with a commanding position in the standings — while mistakes could end the title hopes of others.

At this level, every turn is taken at the limit.

And with the discipline title still wide open, Val di Fassa could prove decisive.

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The women’s downhill takes place on Friday, March 6th, and begins at 5:30 a.m. ET / 2:30 a.m. PT. Fans in Great Britain can watch the race at 10:30

• 🇺🇸 United States: Live coverage and replay on Ski and Snowboard Live
• 🇨🇦 Canada: Stream on CBC Sports
• 🇬🇧 Great Britain: Races air live on Discovery+

Daily Program Women’s Downhill

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Women’s Downhill Start List