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Johnson Returns to Podium in Thrilling Italian Downhill
6 Mar
Summary
- Breezy Johnson achieved her first World Cup downhill podium in over a year.
- Laura Pirovano secured her maiden World Cup victory by a mere hundredth of a second.
- Emma Aicher is closing in on the downhill season standings lead.
Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson celebrated a significant return to form, achieving her first World Cup downhill podium in over a year. She secured third place in Val di Fassa, Italy, on Friday. This accomplishment marks Johnson's tenth career World Cup podium.
The race was won by Italy's Laura Pirovano, who celebrated her maiden World Cup victory. Pirovano edged out German competitor Emma Aicher, the Olympic silver medalist, by a mere one hundredth of a second.
Aicher's second-place finish brings her within 14 points of the downhill season standings lead. With two downhill races left, she is poised to overtake the injured leader.
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