On Saturday, Federica Brignone of Italy claimed her first World Cup Super-G victory in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The victory was especially sweet for Brignone, as it came after American Mikaela Shiffrin’s DNF (Did Not Finish) in the race.
The win was Brignone’s fourth podium finish of the season, and her first World Cup Super-G victory since 2017. She finished the race with a time of 1:10.99, 0.14 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Corinne Suter of Switzerland.
The victory was especially meaningful for Brignone, as it reduced the gap between her and Shiffrin in the overall World Cup standings. Shiffrin currently leads the standings with 1,092 points, while Brignone is in second place with 990 points.
Shiffrin’s DNF was the result of a crash on the course. She was able to walk away from the crash, but was unable to finish the race. Despite the setback, Shiffrin remains in a strong position to win the overall World Cup title for the fourth time in her career.
Brignone’s victory was a major boost for her in her quest to catch Shiffrin in the overall standings. With only four races remaining in the season, Brignone will need to continue her strong performances if she hopes to overtake Shiffrin and claim her first overall World Cup title.
Regardless of who wins the overall title, Saturday’s race was a thrilling event that showcased the talent of two of the world’s top female skiers. Brignone’s victory was a major accomplishment, and it will be exciting to see how the rest of the season plays out for both skiers.
