Ricarda Haaser injured: Christina Ager fights for World Cup medal!

Ricarda Haaser injured: Christina Ager fights for World Cup medal!

At the Ski World Championship in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, a dramatic incident caused excitement: Ricarda Haaser suffered a serious injury to the women's Super-G. The 31-year-old Tyrolean suffered a crack of the cruciate ligament and the inner meniscus and had to undergo surgery on the same day. Due to her failure, a place in the Austrian team was immediately available for the upcoming women's descent on Saturday, as krone.at reported.

Those responsible for the Austrian Ski Association reacted promptly and nominated Christina Ager for the contingent. Ager, which was initially not taken into account in the World Cup team, now has the opportunity to compete with the best. It starts number one in departure training on the Ulli Maier racetrack, a slope that suits her. Ager impressed the fourth in March 2024 at the World Cup final, which increases its chances of a medal.

The Super-G starts full of expectations

The first speed competition, the women's Super-G, took place on February 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., and all eyes were focused on the red and white-red team. Cornelia Hütter, who has already won a Super-G in St. Moritz this year, was one of the favorites, as was Stephanie Venier and Ariane Rädler. The strongest competitors in the fight for the medals come from Switzerland, led by Lara Gut-Behrami, and Italy, represented by Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia, such as Meinbezirk.at reported. The return of Lindsey Vonn, who takes part in her last World Cup and also strives for precious metal at the age of 40.