Sofia Goggia is overwhelming during departure training in Beaver Creek!

Sofia Goggia is overwhelming during departure training in Beaver Creek!

In a gripping showdown during the last departure training on the legendary "Birds of Prey" slope in Beaver Creek, the Italian ski sensation Sofia Goggia impressively showed that it belongs to the top of the world. Goggia drove with a remarkable time of 58.89 seconds, which not only secured her first place, but also brought the competition over a second behind. In addition to Goggia, Lauren Macuga and Breezy Johnson from the USA shone in places in second and third place, while the Swiss Lara Gut-Behrami finished fourth. Surprisingly, the strong performance of the Austrian Ricarda Haaser, who secured fifth place as the best domestic runner. These results made it clear that the athletes are in top form, because in the ranks seven and ten other Austrians, Stephanie Venier and Ariane Rädler, followed, and Mirjam Puchner was also able to shine in 14th place despite a peat error, as reported today

Another highlight was the second departure training, which took place yesterday, on December 12, 2024. Here Lara Gut-Behrami prevailed as a favorite with a time of 1: 31.87 and thus confirmed her position in the World Cup scene. Sofia Goggia, also on the update, finished 0.67 seconds behind and was the first chase. Federica Brignone from Italy also performed great performance and took third place. German hope Kira Weidle also scored with a strong fourth place, which shows that she is well prepared for the upcoming race weekend, as Skiweltcup.tv found. The time races are used by the athletes to prepare for the upcoming races and refine their tactics.

This weekend the departure and the Super-G will take place in Beaver Creek, with start times at 7 p.m. The athletes are ready to show their skills on this demanding slopes and to inspire the audience with their fascinating achievements. After a longer training phase, Lindsey Vonn will also return to the World Cup in St. Moritz the next weekend, which ensures additional tension. All eyes are directed at the "Birds of Prey" route as the winner on the "Birds of Prey".