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Tyrolean ski star Stephanie Venier celebrates new splendor on her local race track!
Stephanie Venier, 2025 Super-G World Champion, will be honored with her own race track and gondola in Oberperfuss.
Tyrolean ski star Stephanie Venier celebrates new splendor on her local race track!
On Friday, the 31-year-old Super-G world champion Stephanie Venier was ceremonially welcomed in her hometown of Oberperfuss. Venier recently won gold in the Super-G and bronze in the team combination at the World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Amid gifts and praise, it was announced that her own race track at Rangger Köpfl and a personalized gondola would be dedicated to her by her community. “Glitter, pink and a bit of a leopard look,” said the proud Tyrolean about her creative ideas for designing the gondola, as she reported to the Tiroler Tageszeitung.
Triumph in Saalbach-Hinterglemm
The first individual racing event of the World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm at home was a complete success for Venier. In front of 14,500 cheering spectators, she fought for victory and overtook the favorites, while Lindsey Vonn dropped out of the race after an unsuccessful run. “It's just incredible to drive in front of your home crowd,” enthused Venier after her fantastic performance. Her victory, after being eliminated from the team competition in the preliminary round, put the fans in a party mood. Christian Scherer, the CEO of the Austrian Ski Association, noted that the world championships take place under their own rules, which take the pressure off the athletes.
Jessica Macuga of the USA and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie of Norway shared the bronze medal, while Federica Brignone of Italy took the silver, just 0.10 seconds behind. There were also a few setbacks in the midst of the competition, including a painful fall for Ricarda Haaser, who was seriously injured and required surgery. Vonn, returning after an injury-related layoff, was unable to complete her run due to an incident, but announced after the race that she was fine. The next competitions, including the men's Super G race, are just around the corner and expectations are high.
The achievements of Venier and the Austrian athletes could herald a new era in alpine skiing, especially in a place that has seen major breakthroughs in the past. As AP reported, the exhilarating atmosphere in Saalbach-Hinterglemm could further fuel the competitive spirit of athletes as the world championships in these demanding disciplines continue.