"If you wanted a reminder of just how unforgiving Super-G can be, Tarvisio delivered it on Sunday, December 18. On a demanding Italian track with a foggy top-section that asked for every speed skill in the book-glide, edge control, nerve, and timing-Germany's Emma Aicher put together another statement run, taking the win and continuing what has quickly become one of the most impressive breakout seasons on the women's World Cup."
"The 22-year-old held off Lindsey Vonn by 0.27 seconds, with Czech two-sport superstar Ester Ledecká rounding out the podium nearly a second behind the young German. But while Aicher's fourth career win confirmed her meteoric rise, the race will also be remembered for a terrifying late crash by Alice Robinson that dramatically reshaped the season's Super-G standings. Thankfully, the Kiwi skier appeared unhurt but the crash had Aicher and Italian speed star Sofia Goggia craning their necks in the finish area"
Tarvisio's Super-G featured a foggy, technical top section demanding glide, edge control, nerve, and timing. Emma Aicher delivered a statement run from bib 5, skiing confidently and with near-flawless technique to claim victory and continue a rapid rise on the World Cup circuit. Aicher beat Lindsey Vonn by 0.27 seconds, with Ester Ledecká nearly a second back in third. The race included a frightening late crash by Alice Robinson that reshaped Super-G standings; Robinson appeared unhurt apart from bruises. Early leader Laura Pirovano was briefly undercut by Kira Weidle-Winkelmann before Aicher surged ahead.
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