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Goggia Claims Super-G Win, Vonn Back on Podium
21 Dec
Summary
- Sofia Goggia secured her 27th career World Cup victory.
- Lindsey Vonn achieved her second consecutive podium finish.
- Alice Robinson placed second, continuing her strong season.
In Val d'Isere, Sofia Goggia delivered a dominant performance to claim victory in the World Cup super-G race. This marked Goggia's 27th career World Cup win and her eighth in the super-G discipline, finally translating her recent fast skiing into a top spot. The podium was shared with Alice Robinson, who secured second place, and veteran Lindsey Vonn, who finished third.
Vonn's strong showing, with back-to-back podiums, signals a remarkable comeback as she targets the Milan Cortina Olympics. Her career, which began in November 2000, has seen 83 World Cup wins, highlighting her enduring legacy in the sport. Vonn now heads into a three-week break before her next race on January 10.
The Val d'Isere race provided further evidence of Goggia's consistent speed this season, following previous strong results. Robinson's performance continues to impress, solidifying her status as a leading contender on the World Cup circuit. The event's results were unofficial pending the start of all competitors.
