Brignone Victorious at La Thuile Super-G, Nears Overall World Cup Title
LA THUILE, Italy – Federica Brignone seized a narrow victory in the second Super-G at La Thuile, Italy, on Friday, propelling her closer to securing the overall FIS Alpine skiing World Cup title. The Italian skier triumphed before a roaring home crowd, edging out French skier Romane Miradoli by a mere 0.05 seconds.
Thrilling Race Sees Brignone Clinch Victory
Brignone, skiing sixth, clocked a time of 57.95 seconds after a strong performance through the initial sectors.Despite losing a touch of speed on the final jump, she managed to maintain her lead. Italian teammate Sofia Goggia nearly unseated her, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind, ultimately securing second place ahead of Miradoli.
“I have no words,” Brignone told Eurosport, expressing her joy at winning in front of her home fans. “My dream was to come to La Thuile and see the green [timing] light in front of my people, and I did it. It’s kind of crazy emotions right now.”
Brignone Takes Super-G Lead, Extends Overall Advantage
Lara Gut-Behrami, the Super-G standings leader, finished in a tie for fourth, allowing Brignone to overtake her in the discipline standings by five points. With only the World Cup Final in Idaho remaining, the Super-G title is within Brignone’s grasp.
Moreover, Brignone now holds a notable 382-point lead in the overall crystal globe race. Gut-Behrami would need to enter and win the slalom event while hoping Brignone scores minimal points to have a chance at overtaking her.
Other Notable Performances
Lindsey Vonn, starting fourth, finished 13th despite a fast second sector. Emma Aicher, thursday’s winner, was on pace to challenge Brignone but missed a gate and did not finish.
– With her victory in La Thuile, how has Brignone’s standing changed in the Super-G discipline, and what does this mean for her chances of winning the Super-G crystal globe?
Brignone Victorious at La Thuile Super-G, Nears Overall World Cup Title
LA THUILE, Italy – Federica Brignone seized a narrow victory in the second Super-G at La Thuile, Italy, on Friday, propelling her closer to securing the overall FIS Alpine skiing World cup title. The Italian skier triumphed before a roaring home crowd,edging out French skier Romane Miradoli by a mere 0.05 seconds.
Thrilling Race Sees Brignone Clinch Victory
Brignone, skiing sixth, clocked a time of 57.95 seconds after a strong performance through the initial sectors.Despite losing a touch of speed on the final jump,she managed to maintain her lead. Italian teammate Sofia Goggia nearly unseated her, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind, ultimately securing second place ahead of Miradoli.
“I have no words,” Brignone told Eurosport, expressing her joy at winning in front of her home fans. “My dream was to come to La Thuile and see the green [timing] light in front of my people,and I did it. It’s kind of crazy emotions right now.”
Brignone Takes Super-G Lead, Extends Overall Advantage
Lara Gut-Behrami, the Super-G standings leader, finished in a tie for fourth, allowing Brignone to overtake her in the discipline standings by five points. With only the World Cup Final in Idaho remaining, the Super-G title is within Brignone’s grasp.
Moreover, Brignone now holds a notable 382-point lead in the overall crystal globe race. Gut-Behrami would need to enter and win the slalom event while hoping brignone scores minimal points to have a chance at overtaking her.
Other Notable Performances
Lindsey Vonn, starting fourth, finished 13th despite a fast second sector.Emma Aicher, thursday’s winner, was on pace to challenge brignone but missed a gate and did not finish.
Alpine Skiing World Cup: Q&A
Q: What is a Super-G race?
A: Super-G (Super Giant Slalom) is a speed event in alpine skiing, combining the speed of downhill with the technical aspects of giant slalom. Athletes navigate a course with fewer gates than giant slalom but at higher speeds.
Q: What is the “Overall World Cup Title”?
A: The Overall World Cup title is awarded to the skier who accumulates the most points across all disciplines (downhill, Super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and alpine combined) throughout the season.It’s the most prestigious prize in alpine skiing.
Q: What is the “crystal Globe”?
A: The Crystal Globe is the trophy awarded to the winners of each discipline (e.g., Super-G, downhill) and the overall World Cup. It’s a symbol of excellence in alpine skiing.
Q: How do points work in the World Cup?
A: Points are awarded to the top 30 finishers in each race.The winner receives 100 points, the second-place finisher receives 80, third place gets 60, and so on, decreasing incrementally down to one point for 30th place.This point system determines the standings for each discipline and the overall World Cup.
Q: what are the chances of Lara Gut-Behrami winning the overall title?
A: While mathematically possible, Gut-behrami faces a significant challenge. She needs to win the slalom event and hope Brignone scores minimal points. This highlights the power of consistency across multiple events that Brignone has shown.
Q: What happened to Emma Aicher?
A: Emma Aicher, the previous day’s winner, missed a gate during the race and did not finish.Missing a gate results in disqualification.
Q: Where is La Thuile?
A: La Thuile is a ski resort town in the Aosta Valley region of Italy, known for its challenging slopes and stunning views.
Brignone’s victory at La Thuile puts her in a strong position to claim the overall World Cup title. Let’s see if she can secure the coveted crystal globe!
