Gut-Behrami Wins Women’s Descent; Goggia, Brignone Seek Optimal Sensations
- sun Valley, USA - In the only downhill test event at Sun Valley, Swiss skiers proved dominant, with lara Gut-Behrami leading the pack.
- Lara Gut-Behrami clocked a time of 1 minute, 27.79 seconds, securing first place.
- Sofia Goggia finished seventh, 0.65 seconds back, adn Federica Brignone eighth, 1.07 seconds behind the leader, struggling to adapt to the Idaho slope.
Swiss Dominate WomenS Downhill in Sun Valley
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sun Valley, USA – In the only downhill test event at Sun Valley, Swiss skiers proved dominant, with lara Gut-Behrami leading the pack.
Lara Gut-Behrami clocked a time of 1 minute, 27.79 seconds, securing first place. Her teammate, Corinne Suter, followed closely behind, finishing just 0.16 seconds later. Austria’s Cornelia Huetter took third, 0.21 seconds off the lead, while young swiss skier Malorie Blanc finished fourth, 0.51 seconds behind Gut-Behrami.
Sofia Goggia finished seventh, 0.65 seconds back, adn Federica Brignone eighth, 1.07 seconds behind the leader, struggling to adapt to the Idaho slope.
Nicol Delago finished 15th, 1.79 seconds behind Gut-Behrami. Laura Pirovano was 16th,1.81 seconds back, Nadia Delago 18th, 1.99 seconds behind, and Marta Bassino 20th, 2.28 seconds off the lead.
Gut-Behrami appears poised to compete fiercely in the finals. Huetter is also a strong contender for the downhill cup. Brignone currently leads the specialty ranking with 384 points,followed by Huetter with 368 and Goggia with 350.
goggia commented on the course:
This is a new, challenging track, very different from other downhills we’ve faced. It’s easier to ski then it looks,unlike Beaver Creek. Watching the men didn’t help us, as they ski differently and take more risks. I worked hard to find the right feeling in the upper section and then had a good run, but I’m being cautious. I need to understand how much grip I’ll have under my skis.
Brignone added:
I felt very strange; the gates seemed far away, and it felt very flat.I wasn’t comfortable, and I couldn’t find the rhythm of the track, except at the beginning.It seemed to have a rhythm of its own, which is reflected in my final time. I’m here to compete for the downhill cup, which is a great thing. I’ll try my best and push as I usually do. I’ll need to analyze the video to understand how to approach it best.
The race is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m.italian time.
Swiss Dominate Women’s Downhill at Sun Valley
Overview
The 2025 Audi FIS Ski World Cup finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, brought thrilling competition to the slopes, showcasing the world’s top alpine skiers. This Q&A delves into the exciting women’s downhill test event.
Q&A
Q: Who won the Women’s Downhill test event in Sun Valley?
A: Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland won the women’s downhill test event with a time of 1 minute,27.79 seconds.
Q: What was the finishing order for the top 4 athletes in women’s downhill?
A: The top 4 athletes were:
- Lara Gut-Behrami (switzerland)
- Corinne Suter (Switzerland)
- Cornelia Huetter (Austria)
- malorie Blanc (Switzerland)
Q: How did the other Swiss skiers perform?
A: Corinne Suter finished second, and young Malorie Blanc finished fourth.
Q: How did other prominent skiers perform?
A: Sofia Goggia finished seventh, and Federica Brignone eighth.
Q: What are the challenges of the Sun Valley course, according to the skiers?
A: The course presents unique challenges:
Goggia: Highlighted that the track is new and challenging, different from other downhills. She mentioned that it’s “easier to ski then it looks,” and emphasized the need to understand how much “grip” she’d have under her skis. She also noted that watching the men’s run wasnt helpfull as they ski differently and take more risks.
Brignone: Described feeling “very strange” on the course, with gates appearing far away and a flat feel. She struggled with its rhythm and expressed a need to analyze video to better understand how to approach the course.
Q: Who is the current leader in Downhill rankings?
A: Federica brignone leads the specialty ranking with 384 points
Q: Who are the contenders for the downhill cup?
A: Gut-Behrami and Huetter are strong contenders for the downhill cup.
Q: When is the women’s downhill race scheduled?
A: The race is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Italian time.
Q: How long has it been since the World Cup circuit made a stop in Sun Valley?
A: The last time the World Cup circuit made a stop at Sun Valley was in 1977.
Key Results summary
| Rank | Skier | country | Time |
| —- | ——————– | ———— | ———————— |
| 1 | Lara Gut-Behrami | Switzerland | 1:27.79 |
| 2 | Corinne Suter | Switzerland | 1:27.95 (+0.16) |
| 3 | Cornelia Huetter | Austria | 1:28.00 (+0.21) |
| 4 | Malorie Blanc | Switzerland | 1:28.30 (+0.51) |
| 7 | Sofia Goggia | Italy | +0.65 |
| 8 | Federica Brignone | Italy | +1.07 |