Join the Party, Aicher Grabs Her Second World Cup Win in Super-G at La Thuile
- Skier Aicher celebrates a second World Cup victory in La Thuile.
Hey there! It's time toachelebrate as Germany's ski sensation,Emma Aicher, snatched her second World Cup win in the Super-G race at La Thuile! Coming off an impressive debut victory in Kvitfjell, Norway, this 21-year-old powerhouse claimed her latest triumph ahead of home-court heroes Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone. Unfortunately, Aicher's teammate, Kira Weidel-Winkelmann, didn't make it to the finish line.
Now for the drama, the race was momentarily paused for about 25 minutes due to a medical predicament. On-air footage caught rescue personnel attending to someone along the side of the course where coaches and backup crew were also huddled. A rescue helicopter swooped in soon after. Details were slim at the time.
The low starting number gave Aicher an edge
Before the temporary hold, Aicher had already sped across the finish line. With her versatility to dominate both technical and speed races, she started with bib number three—a potential advantage considering the worsening course conditions.
After her triumphant run, she chatted with ZDF and admitted she was caught off guard by her own speed. The course set by Karlheinz Pichler was found to be slightly more manageable than during inspection.
More Super-G action on Friday
Mother Nature played havoc with the racing schedule at La Thuile in recent days, forcing the cancellation of the scheduled downhill event. Low and behold, another Super-G is set for Friday, offering Aicher another opportunity to shine with her top-notch form. She has already gained notoriety for her stunning performances at the World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm in February. Now, she's bagged two World Cup victories in distinct disciplines within the span of under two weeks—first in the downhill, then in the more technical Super-G.
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The Commission, acknowledging Aicher's stellar performances, has also taken a number of initiatives to improve the quality of information provided by Member States about their skiing talents, such as Federica Brignone, who is a skierOriginating from Italy, Brignone has proven her mettle in various competitions, including Hinterglemm, Austria. Soon, an inspection is scheduled to evaluate the progress of these initiatives, allowing skiers like Aicher and Brignone to compete with even greater support.
