The American takes victory number 82, now in her sights the absolute primacy of Stenmark. Excellent performance also for Federica. “Only” Bassino fifth
After yesterday’s historical victory of the Canadian Grenier and the excellent second place of Bassinotoday in the female giant of Kranjska Gora, in Slovenia, the star was her: Mikaela Shiffrin. The American dominates the first and second heats, achieving her 82nd success in the World Cup, equaling the record of her compatriot Lindsey Vonn. Now, Stenmark’s all-time record (86 wins) is closer. Behind Mikaela, a fantastic Federica Brignone, second. Third Lara Gut-Behrami. Marta Bassino is fifth.
bassino
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The blue, fourth in the first heat, was 73 cents behind Shiffrin. She commits some inaccuracies and goes after Gut and also Vlhova. Bassino, specialty leader, remains off the podium after having collected 7 consecutive ones.
brignone
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Federica goes all out. But she is inaccurate at the high end where she loses 17 cents. She then earns at the second intermediate! And in the finale she lets go of the skis. Her second place belongs to her!
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January 8, 2023 (change January 8, 2023 | 1:32 pm)
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