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Emma Aicher Captures Tarvisio Super-G, Vonn Runner-Up

Her fourth World Cup win heightens Germany's medal expectations ahead of MilanCortina.

Overview

  • Aicher won in 1:14.04, finishing 0.27 seconds ahead of Lindsey Vonn, with Ester Ledecká third at 0.94 seconds back.
  • Kira Weidle-Winkelmann placed eighth a day after taking second in the downhill, underscoring strong form in Germany’s compact speed squad.
  • Alice Robinson crashed near the finish, lost a ski, and recorded a DNF, later saying on Instagram that aside from bruises she felt okay.
  • Robinson had led the Super-G standings entering Tarvisio and lost valuable points, tightening the race for the discipline globe weeks before the Olympics.
  • Tarvisio returned to World Cup speed racing after 15 years on a fog-affected Di Prampero course, where Vonn’s steady podium season continued.