Federica Brignone: GEPA pictures
The Stage is Set for the Women’s Downhill and Super G World Cup Finals
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, will showcase the top 26 skiers in downhill and 25 in super G as they battle for one last victory. After months of high-speed racing on some of the world’s most challenging courses, the standings are finalized, and the field is packed with season leaders, veteran champions, and rising stars.
Top 26 Ranked Women Qualify for the World Cup Downhill Finals
The top 25 skiers in the women’s downhill season standings have secured their spots for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. Due to a tie for 25th place, 26 skiers have qualified. These athletes earned their spots based on their consistent performances throughout the season, accumulating enough points to compete in the final race. Italy’s Federica Brignone leads the standings with 384 points, holding off Austria’s Cornelia Huetter, who trails by 16 points, and fellow Italian Sofia Goggia, who is 34 points back.
Brignone, Huetter, and Goggia are the only three skiers still in contention for the season-long downhill title, making the Sun Valley race a dramatic final showdown for the globe.
Several nations will send multiple skiers, showcasing their depth in the discipline. Italy leads the way with six representatives, followed by Austria with five. Switzerland and the United States each qualified four athletes, while Germany and Norway secured two spots apiece. Slovenia, France, and the Czech Republic will each send one competitor.
Number of Qualifiers by Country
• Italy – 6 • Austria – 5 • Switzerland – 4 • United States – 4 • Germany – 2 • Norway – 2 • Slovenia – 1 • France – 1 • Czech Republic – 1
Women’s Downhill World Cup Finals – Top Five
| Rank | Name | Country | Points | Point Spread to Brignone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federica Brignone | ITA | 384 | — |
| 2 | Cornelia Huetter | AUT | 368 | -16 |
| 3 | Sofia Goggia | ITA | 350 | -34 |
| 4 | Lauren Macuga | USA | 230 | -154 |
| 5 | Lara Gut-Behrami | SUI | 229 | -155 |
Women’s Downhill World Cup Finals – North American Qualifiers
| Rank | Name | Country | Points | Point Spread to Brignone |
| 4 | Lauren Macuga | USA | 230 | -154 |
| 7 | Breezy Johnson | USA | 189 | -195 |
| 13 | Jacqueline Wiles | USA | 112 | -272 |
| 19 | Lindsey Vonn | USA | 86 | -298 |
With the season reaching its dramatic conclusion, all eyes are on Sun Valley, where the fastest women in downhill will battle for one final victory. Who will rise to the occasion in the ultimate downhill showdown of the season? Stay tuned for the action!
26 Qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup Downhill Finals
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Top 25 Women Qualify for the World Cup Finals in Super G
The top 25 skiers in the women’s super G season standings have secured their spots for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. Italy’s Federica Brignone leads the rankings with 570 points, just five points ahead of Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami. Sofia Goggia, also of Italy, sits in third, trailing by 104 points.
Brignone and Gut-Behrami are the only two skiers still in contention for the season-long super G title, setting up an intense final race in Sun Valley.
Number of Qualifiers by Country
• Italy – 6 • Switzerland – 5 • Austria – 5 • United States – 2 • Germany – 2 • Norway – 1 • France – 1 • Czech Republic – 1 • New Zealand – 1 • Slovenia – 1
Women’s Super G World Cup Finals – Top Five
| Rank | Name | Country | Points | Point Spread to Brignone |
| 1 | Federica Brignone | ITA | 570 | — |
| 2 | Lara Gut-Behrami | SUI | 565 | -5 |
| 3 | Sofia Goggia | ITA | 466 | -104 |
| 4 | Kajsa Vickhoff Lie | NOR | 295 | -275 |
| 5 | Lauren Macuga | USA | 279 | -291 |
With the super G title on the line, the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley promises a thrilling conclusion to the season. Will Brignone hold off Gut-Behrami to claim the crystal globe, or will the Swiss star surge ahead in the final race? Stay tuned for the action!
Women’s Super G World Cup Finals – North American Qualifiers
| Rank | Name | Country | Points | Point Spread to Brignone |
| 5 | Lauren Macuga | USA | 279 | -291 |
| 17 | Lindsey Vonn | USA | 123 | -447 |
25 Qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup Super G Finals
As the world’s top downhill and super G racers prepare for their final test, every turn, tuck, and line choice will be critical. With the crystal globes still undecided and pride on the line, Sun Valley is set to deliver a spectacular finale to an unforgettable season. Get ready for high-speed drama, fierce competition, and a celebration of the best in alpine ski racing! Can Lauren Macuga cap off her breakout season with a second super G victory, this time on home snow, or will the title contenders steal the spotlight in Sun Valley?
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