Venier Claims Super-G Gold as Vonn's Comeback Stumbles at World Championships

Stephanie Venier secures a thrilling victory in Austria, while Lindsey Vonn's return ends early after a collision with a gate.

Austrian skier Stephanie Venier won gold in the women's super-G at the Alpine World Ski Championships, edging Italy's Federica Brignone by 0.10 seconds.
Lauren Macuga of the United States tied with Norway's Kajsa Vickhoff Lie for bronze, making Macuga the youngest American to medal in a world speed event in 12 years.
Lindsey Vonn, competing in her first world championships since 2019, failed to finish after hooking her arm on a gate, though she avoided serious injury and plans to race in Saturday's downhill event.
Vonn, battling illness, described her return as a learning experience and expressed determination to improve ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics in 2026.
The event marked a strong start for the host nation, Austria, with Venier delivering an emotional victory in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.