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Goggia will start with bib no. 13, Brignone with 10. After 13 years we are racing again on the Birds of Prey: in 2011 Lindsey Vonn won, today she will “only” lead the way. The track is deadly
The return to racing after the terrible injury was shelved with a second position in the downhill which did not go down well, Sofia Goggia and the other Italians – among the most awaited of course Federica Brignone, yesterday only ninth and struggling with an annoying toothache — become protagonists again Beaver Creek with the Overwhelming.
The bib of the blue ones
Goggia will start with bib no. 13, while Laura will open the dance Pirovano with the no. 1. This is the starting order of the other Italians: Elena Curtoni with the no. 6, Brignone with the 10, Marta Bassino with 12, Roberta Melesi with the 19th, Vicky Bernardi with 38, the sisters Delago with the 42 (Nicol) and 43 (Nadia), finally Sara Thaler with the 47.
The legendary track «Birds of Prey»: only one precedent
For the second time in history the Ski World Cup brings a SuperG sulla Birds of Preythe track traditionally dedicated to men’s speed. Yesterday the free run was held here. There venue del Colorado presents steep slopes and blind curves, and notable jumps. So it requires precision, strength and concentration right from the start. The tracker is Giovanni Feltrinhead coach of the Italian multi-purpose team.
The trailblazer (in every sense)? Lindsey Vonn
The exceptional forerunner is Lindsey Vonn, who returned to racing this season at the age of 40, 5 years after her announced retirement. It was she who won here in 2011. However, now he has not yet accumulated enough points to be able to take to the track in the specialty, but he will show everyone the way starting from 10.50.
Where to see the Beaver Creek Super G
The gates open at 11 am, Colorado time, which is 7 pm Italian time. The race will be broadcast live on Rai 2 and Eurosport 1, while it will be possible to follow it in live streaming on Rai Play, Discovery+, Sky Go, Now and Dazn.
December 15, 2024 (changed December 15, 2024 | 11:38)
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