Lauren Macuga cheers first victory: is the big breakthrough now?

Lauren Macuga cheers first victory: is the big breakthrough now?

St. Anton, Österreich - The world of ski racing is currently experiencing a fascinating comeback: Lindsey Vonn, the legendary skier, returned to the world stage in St. Moritz on Saturday. In her first race after almost six years, she landed in an impressive 14th place with a time of 1: 16.36. Only 1.18 seconds separated them from the victory that the Austrian athlete Cornelia Huetter introduced. The cheers of the crowd was deafening; When the finish line crossed, a mood broke out like in a football game, with waving flags and loud applause. Vonn himself commented that the return felt "very normal" and she enjoyed the pressure on the starting line, a feeling that she had not forgotten, as Park Record

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While Vonn amazed the crowd with her resignation, Lauren Macuga, an emerging talent from the USA, was also the focus. In St. Anton, she secured her first World Cup victory in the Super-G and thus ranked to the top in the speed disciplines. The 22-year-old beamed after her victory: "A big dream came true, it is certainly celebrated!" With her striking fishing hat in stars-and-stripes design and the firm conviction where it comes from, she draws all the attention. Macuga, who successfully completed the last season in the top 50, has worked out on 17th place in the world rankings through her achievements this season. Vonn, who praised her compatriot and predicted that she would celebrate further victories, said: "She will be at the top!", As

The athletes will both compete again at the World Cup in St. Anton at the beginning of next month, where exciting competitions are waiting for them. Macuga promised to prepare for the challenges, while Vonn, who climbed to 59 in the world rankings, can prove that she is still involved. An exciting chapter in ski racing is open and fans can look forward to further spectacular achievements.