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Kriechmayr Wins Weather-Hit Beaver Creek Super-G After Race Is Stopped

The stoppage in heavy snow with strong wind renewed questions about fairness ahead of Sunday’s giant slalom.

Dec 5, 2025; Beaver Creek, Colorado, UNITED STATES; Vincent Kriechmayr of Austria reacts during the men's Super G alpine skiing race during the FIS World Cup at Birds of Prey.  Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
Austrian Vincent Kriechmayr captured his 19th World Cup victory

Overview

  • Officials ended the race after 31 starters because of high wind and heavy snowfall, which validated the shortened results.
  • Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr won in 1:06.77, 0.56 seconds ahead of Norway’s Fredrik Moeller, with Raphael Haaser third.
  • Conditions deteriorated after an early crash and delays, and no racer who started after the first hold broke into the top 10.
  • Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen crashed hard as the 14th starter but was able to ski to the finish area.
  • Marco Odermatt placed fifth to retain the overall World Cup lead at 345 points, with a giant slalom scheduled for Sunday.