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Sofia Goggia Triumphs in Super-G at Beaver Creek After Stunning Comeback

The Italian skier claims her 25th World Cup victory just 10 months after a severe leg injury, with key advice from Lindsey Vonn playing a pivotal role.

  • Sofia Goggia won the women's World Cup super-G in Beaver Creek, Colorado, with a time of 1:03.90, defeating defending champion Lara Gut-Behrami by 0.48 seconds.
  • This marks Goggia's 25th World Cup victory and her seventh super-G title, achieved in only her second race since recovering from a broken leg sustained in February.
  • Lindsey Vonn, serving as a forerunner on the course, provided critical advice to Goggia, which the Italian skier credited as instrumental in her victory.
  • Austria's Ariane Raedler secured third place, bumping compatriot Cornelia Huetter, Saturday's downhill winner, to fourth position.
  • Goggia expressed gratitude for her return to competitive skiing after overcoming significant physical and mental challenges during her recovery.
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