Fight for victory: Hütter and Vonn meet in Cortina!

Fight for victory: Hütter and Vonn meet in Cortina!

The tension in Cortina d’Ampezzo is increasing, while the best ski-speed specialists in the world are preparing for an exciting weekend. Cornelia Hütter, the leading leading world cup, is fit again according to health problems and is aiming for her third win of the season. "I did everything to get well. Now it fits again," explains the Styrian optimistic after she reached moderate placements in the training runs. Despite her modest training times, Hütter is ready to mobilize her reserves in the race, such as reported.

Lindsey Vonn, who is planning her comeback after falling in Cortina, is also getting special attention. With twelve victories on this route, the 40-year-old American is a legend and is strongly supported by the fans. Vonn, who returns to her “living room” route, does everything possible to achieve a good result despite a bumpy start. "She is the Queen of Speed; this route is like no other," said the co -favorite Stephanie Venier.

training results show favorites

The local heroes Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone proved to be strong competition in the training runs. Brignone dominated the best time on Thursday, while Goggia took over the top on Friday. Both athletes are considered top favorites for the upcoming races. Goggia, who already won the season opening in Beaver Creek, feels well prepared despite her nervousness and a slightly difficult route. "It wasn't such a nice run, but it wasn't worse either. In the end it wasn't that bad," she says, like fis-ski.com holds.

At the weekend, the departure and the Super-G are on the program, and the ski world looks forward to the performance of the athletes. Mirjam Puchner, another hopeful, also fights for a place at the upcoming World Cup and will do everything possible to prove yourself in Cortina.