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Nicol Delago Claims First Downhill Victory Ahead of Olympics

1/17/2026

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Nicol Delago, the Italian World Cup downhill racer, won her first downhill in Tarvisio, Italy, on January 17, 2026, with a time of 1:46.28.
She finished 0.20 seconds ahead of Kira Weidle-Winkelmann.
Lindsey Vonn finished third, 0.26 seconds behind Nicol Delago.
The victory occurs as Delago prepares for the Milano Cortina Olympics.
A super-G race is scheduled for January 18 at the same venue.

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Nicol Delago, the Italian World Cup downhill racer, won her first downhill in Tarvisio, Italy, on January 17, 2026, with a time of 1:46.28.
She finished 0.20 seconds ahead of Kira Weidle-Winkelmann.
Lindsey Vonn finished third, 0.26 seconds behind Nicol Delago.
The victory occurs as Delago prepares for the Milano Cortina Olympics.
A super-G race is scheduled for January 18 at the same venue.