Stephanie Venier triumphed in the women's super-G at the Alpine skiing world championships, securing a gold medal with Federica Brignone close behind at 0.10 seconds for silver. Lindsay Vonn made her comeback at age 40 but struggled, failing to finish after an incident with a gate caused her significant pain. Venier described her nerves before the race, while the event also marked a reminder of the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. This victory reaffirms Venier's prowess, having previously only medaled once in a senior event.
Venier expressed her emotions after the race, saying with disbelief, "It sounds unreal. I slept so bad last night, I was so nervous... but it was probably a good omen."
Vonn's return to competition was met with a mix of excitement and concern as she faced a setback in her first race at the world championships in six years.
Despite a disappointing run, Lindsey Vonn managed to safely finish her course, waving to the crowd even as she experienced significant pain after the incident.
Venier, a former junior world champion, remarked on the pressure she felt leading up to the race, demonstrating her mental fortitude in overcoming nerves.
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