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Sofia Goggia Dominates Super-G in Soldeu, Regains World Cup Lead
3/2/2026, 10:20:28 PM
Goggia's Commanding Victory in Soldeu
Sofia Goggia of Italy secured her second Super-G victory of the season on Sunday in Soldeu, Andorra, reinforcing her lead in the World Cup discipline standings. Goggia's winning time was 1:25.95, allowing her to extend her advantage to 84 points over Alice Robinson of New Zealand and 116 points over Emma Aicher of Germany, with only two events remaining. A race win is valued at 100 points, making Goggia's position pivotal as she aims for her first season title in Super-G, having previously won the Crystal Globe in downhill four times.
Goggia's performance came after a sixth-place finish in the previous day's race, where her lead had been reduced to just 20 points. "I'm still not thinking about it," Goggia stated, emphasizing her focus on each race rather than the overall standings. She executed a strategic adjustment in her run, which proved successful, finishing 0.24 seconds ahead of Aicher and 0.31 seconds ahead of third-placed Kajsa Vickhoff Lie of Norway.
Key Competitors and Their Performances
Emma Aicher, who won the previous day's race, finished second, unable to maintain her lead against Goggia. Aicher acknowledged her performance, stating, "I’m happy with the race even though I didn’t ski to the limit." Kajsa Vickhoff Lie celebrated her first Super-G podium of the season, finishing third and expressing her excitement about her performance.
Federica Brignone, the Olympic super-G champion, returned to form after recovering from a broken leg, finishing eighth in the race. Meanwhile, Mary Bocock of the U.S. ski team achieved a career-best 11th place, marking a significant milestone in her season.
Implications for the World Cup Standings
With Goggia's victory, she now holds 420 points in the Super-G standings, while Robinson and Aicher trail with 336 and 304 points, respectively. The upcoming races in Italy will be crucial, as they present the final opportunities for competitors to gain points and potentially challenge Goggia's lead.
Mikaela Shiffrin, currently leading the overall standings with 1,133 points, is expected to return to competition in Sweden for giant slalom and slalom events on March 14-15. The World Cup circuit continues with two downhill races and another Super-G in Italy next weekend.
Official Statements & Responses
Goggia expressed satisfaction with her performance, stating, "I got back the points I lost yesterday," and emphasized the importance of maintaining focus for the remaining races. Aicher, while acknowledging the challenge posed by Goggia, remarked on the competitive nature of the standings, indicating, "The Globe? Yeah, it’s always a possibility but I have to fight against Goggia who is in amazing shape right now."
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m really thinking day by day, race by race. It was a solid run today, I got back the points I lost yesterday,” — Sofia Goggia, Italian Skier
- “It’s amazing… I love it here.” — Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, Norwegian Skier
- “I’m happy with the race even though I didn’t ski to the limit on the steep and made a small mistake,” — Emma Aicher, German Skier
What's Next
The next events in the World Cup series will take place in Italy, featuring two downhill races and another Super-G, which will be critical for the competitors as they vie for points and standings in the final stretch of the season.
