Brignone, Venier, Macuga,, Vickhoff Lie : GEPA picture
When and How to Watch the Women’s World Cup Super G in Kvitfjell
Kvitfjell, Norway, will host a women’s World Cup super-G on Sunday, March 2. The venue has become a staple on the World Cup circuit, regularly hosting both men’s and women’s speed events.
The Olympiabakken Course
Swiss Olympic downhill champion Bernhard Russi designed Kvitfjell’s super-G course for the 1994 Games. Olympiabakken is known for its big turns, jumps, and technical sections, striking a balance between challenge and safety. It remains one of the most demanding super-G venues on the circuit.
Course Details:
- Course Name: Olympiabakken
- Start Altitude: 782m
- Finish Altitude: 182m
- Vertical Drop: 600m
- Course Length: 2170m
Kvitfjell is a key stop on the World Cup tour, consistently delivering high-level racing. The downhill and super-G courses now feature fully automated snow production, ensuring reliable race conditions.
The Last Super-G in Kvitfjell
Last season, the women’s downhill in Kvitfjell was canceled, but the venue still hosted two thrilling super-G races.
- First super-G: Lara Gut-Behrami took the win, later securing the 2024 super-G title. Cornelia Hütter placed second, and Mirjam Puchner finished third.
- Second super-G: Federica Brignone claimed victory, Gut-Behrami finished second, and Ester Ledecká took third.
At 21, Lauren Macuga was the top North American, finishing seventh in the first race and improving to fifth in the second.
World Championship Performers
At the 2025 Saalbach World Championships, Stephanie Venier delivered a career-defining performance to win super-G gold in front of a massive Austrian crowd. Federica Brignone took silver, continuing her strong season for Italy. Kajsa Vickhoff Lie and Macuga shared the bronze, marking the young American’s breakthrough World Championship podium. Venier, Brignone, Vickhoff Lie, and Macuga bring momentum into Kvitfjell’s final stretch.
This Season’s World Cup Super-G Podium Finishers
So far, five different women from four countries have won the five women’s super-G races this season:
| Race Location | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek, USA | Sofia Goggia (ITA) | Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI) | Ariane Raedler (AUT) |
| St. Moritz, Switzerland | Cornelia Hütter (AUT) | Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI) | Sofia Goggia (ITA) |
| St. Anton, Austria | Lauren Macuga (USA) | Stephanie Venier (AUT) | Federica Brignone (ITA) |
| Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy | Federica Brignone (ITA) | Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI) | Corinne Suter (SUI) |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany | Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI) | Kajsa Vickhoff Lie (NOR) | Federica Brignone (ITA) |
Super-G Podium Trends
Nine different athletes from five countries have reached a super-G podium this season, including the Saalbach World Championships.
Podiums by Country:
- Italy: 6 podiums (2 athletes)
- Switzerland: 5 podiums (1 athlete)
- Austria: 4 podiums (3 athletes)
- Norway: 2 podiums (2 athletes)
- United States: 2 podiums (1 athlete)
Italy leads the count with two athletes, while Switzerland’s five podiums all belong to one skier. Austria has spread its success across three competitors. Norway and the U.S. have each earned two podiums from different skiers.
With contenders from multiple nations, Kvitfjell’s super-G promises another highly competitive race.
Top 5 Super-G Standings
With three super-G races left, the discipline title is still up for grabs, though Gut-Behrami holds a strong lead.
| Rank | Name | Nation | Points | Points Behind Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lara Gut-Behrami | SUI | 385 | – |
| 2 | Federica Brignone | ITA | 310 | 75 |
| 3 | Sofia Goggia | ITA | 246 | 139 |
| 4 | Kajsa Vickhoff Lie | NOR | 207 | 178 |
| 5 | Lauren Macuga | USA | 200 | 185 |
The fight for podium spots will be intense in Kvitfjell.
Who to Watch in Kvitfjell
With three super-G races remaining, Kvitfjell is pivotal in the title race.
Vickhoff Lie and Macuga, both recent podium finishers, could challenge for another top result.
Gut-Behrami leads the standings and has dominated all season, making her the favorite.
Brignone and Goggia keep Italy in contention for another win.
Venier, fresh off her World Championship gold, will aim to continue her momentum.
Top 15 2024-25 Super-G World Cup Standings
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Composition of the Top 15 in Super-G Standings
The current top 15 in the super-G standings represent six different countries. Italy leads with five athletes ranked in the top 15, followed by Austria with four. Switzerland and the United States each have two, while Norway and the Czech Republic each have one.
This distribution highlights Italy’s depth in super-G, with the most skiers in contention. Austria also shows strong representation with multiple contenders. Switzerland, the U.S., Norway, and the Czech Republic have fewer athletes ranked but remain competitive, with Switzerland leading the standings.
Fifty-five women from 14 countries are listed to compete in the Mar. 2 Kvitfjell, Norway Women’s Super-G.
The course was set by Daniel Dejori (USA)
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Women in the World Cup SG Standings
North American Contenders in Kvitfjell
Strong U.S. Presence
Macuga, ranked fifth in the season standings, leads a strong U.S. team. The 23-year-old has been consistent all season, never finishing outside the top 15 in super-G. Her breakthrough World Cup win in St. Anton proved she can compete at the highest level.
Vonn, 40, recently came out of retirement and will race her first career World Cup super-G in Kvitfjell. Despite that, she has already posted three top-15 finishes this season, including fourth in St. Anton. With a record 28 World Cup super-G wins, she remains a podium threat.
Four other Stifel U.S. Ski Team members have scored super-G points this season:
- Keely Cashman (20th overall) – Well inside the top 25 who qualify for World Cup Finals.
- Breezy Johnson (31st overall) – The reigning downhill world champion.
- Tricia Mangan (35th overall) – Consistently fighting for points.
- Jacqueline Wiles (43rd overall) – Looking to break into the top 30.
Independent racer Haley Cutler and Stifel U.S. Ski Team members Isabella Wright and Mary Bocock will also compete, aiming for World Cup points.
Canadian Entrants
Canada has entered two athletes:
Valérie Grenier, ranked 33rd in the season’s super-G standings with 16 points, has raced three super-Gs this season, finishing one—a strong 15th place in St. Anton.
Cassidy Gray has started two super-Gs but has yet to finish. She is looking to score World Cup points for the first time this season.
North American Athletes Racing Super-G
- Bib 7, Lauren Macuga, Stifel USST, Park City Ski Team, Winter Sports School
- Bib 21, Lindsey Vonn, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, HEAD, Oakley
- Bib 26, Valérie Grenier, ACA, Club de Ski Mont Tremblant
- Bib 30, Keely Cashman, Stifel USST, Team Palisades Tahoe, Oakley, HEAD
- Bib 38, Isabella Wright, Stifel USST, Snowbird Sports Education Foundation, Atomic
- Bib 42, Trish Mangan, Stifel USST, HoliMont Snowsports, Dartmouth College, HEAD
- Bib 43, Jacqueline Wiles, Stifel USST, White Pass Ski Club
- Bib 47, Haley Cutler, USA Independent, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Atomic
- Bib 49, Breezy Johnson, Stifel USST, Rowmark Ski Academy, Atomic
- Bib 53, Cassidy Gray, ACA, Team Panorama, Atomic
- Bib 54, Mary Bocock, Stifel USST, Dartmouth College, Rowmark Ski Academy
How and When to Watch
The race starts at 4:30 a.m. Eastern and 1:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
U.S. audiences can watch the race live or as a replay on Ski and Snowboard Live.
Sports enthusiasts in Canada can watch the World Cup on CBC Sports.
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