Pure drama: Hütter fights for crystal ball at the World Cup final!

Pure drama: Hütter fights for crystal ball at the World Cup final!

In the Ski World Cup it will be exciting this evening! The big showdown of the women's descent in Sun Valley begins at 7.30 p.m. Conny Hütter, the Styrian Ski-AS, is only 16 points behind the Federica Brignone, which is in top shape, and has the best chance of the title. "Everything is open and it is cool to be in such a position at the final," said the 32-year-old, who is preparing for the last meters of the season as the defending champion. This season Hütter achieved two victories and a third place, which contributes significantly to her current status, reported the website of Krone.at.

Hütter is aware that the pressure is larger than last year when she went into the last race as an outsider and won the small crystal ball. "It was easier last year because nobody expected me," she said. Now she has fully accepted the role as a team leader and victory driver. With a win today, Hütter could once again celebrate the big triumph on the departure, while at the same time she has to leave the Italian competition behind. Federica Brignone, acted as a favorite, has the opportunity to win three small crystal balls in addition to the overall World Cup, as reported on the Kleine Zeitung side.

dramatic starting position for all athletes

behind Hütter lurks Speed Queen Sofia Goggia, which is only 18 points behind her and also burns to victory. The last race in Idaho promises tension and could be atmospherically similar to the World Cup final in Saalbach-Hinterglemm last year, as Hütter grabbed the title shortly before the end. Her shape curve also shows steeply: After a difficult time in January and February, a successful World Cup return in Kvitfjell followed with a win and a third place. "I think it's cool that I fought myself out of the deep," she emphasizes, while, despite the high demands, she feels ready to complete the season in America's slopes.

The race in Sun Valley could lead to a dramatic finale that is of crucial importance not only for Hütter, but also for Brignone and Goggia. "As I started the season, I want to finish it," Hütter concluded optimistically. The pressure and expectations could not be greater!