Sofia Goggia has returned to shine in downhill on her favorite slope, the Olympia delle Tofane in Cortina d’Ampezzoconquering the 26th career success in the World Cup. With an impeccable performance, the champion from Bergamo defeated the competition, followed by the Norwegian Kajsa Lie in second place. The podium was completed by another Italian, Federica Brignonewhich thanks to this result becomes leader of the overall World Cup ranking and the descent one. A triumphal day for Italian women’s skiing which dominated in one of the most anticipated stages of the calendar.
Sofia Goggia, queen of Cortina
Sofia Goggia, who has now formed a special bond with the track of the 2026 Olympicsonce again conquered the Cortina descent. After a start to the season marked by some difficulties, with two off-track exits in St. Anton, the Italian found her revenge by dominating the race.
«When I reached the finish line and I I looked for my position on the board and my heart was in my mouth», Goggia told Sky Sport. «It wasn’t the perfect descent, but I managed to stay focused. Winning here has greater value», he added. Excited and grateful, she knelt in front of the cheering audiencereceiving a well-deserved ovation.
Federica Brignone leader in the general classification
In addition to Goggia’s victory, the day in Cortina saw another great Italian result with Federica Brignone, who finished in third place. Thanks to this result, Brignone is jumped to the top of the overall World Cup ranking with 539 points, overtaking the Swiss Camille Rast, and managed to maintain the lead in the downhill ranking, even if it is now overtaken by Sofia Goggia. «Too bad about that mistake which made me lose speed”, declared Brignone to the Rai microphones, still satisfied with having obtained hers first podium on the Cortina track.
The rivals in the World Cup
Switzerland Lara Gut-Behramiholders of the World Cup, finished at fourth place, confirming that it is one of the main ones opponents of the Italians. The legendary Lindsey Vonnon her return on the Olympia delle Tofane, instead made a mistake in the final stretch, finishing twentieth. For Italy, in addition to Goggia and Brignone, she stood out Laura Pirovano, eleventh. Tomorrow will be held superGwith the promise of another exciting day for alpine skiing enthusiasts on the slopes of Cortina.
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