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Laura Pirovano Claims Third Straight Downhill World Cup Title

3/21/2026

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Laura Pirovano of Italy won the women's downhill World Cup title in Lillehammer, Norway, on March 21, 2026, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead of Breezy Johnson, marking her third consecutive downhill victory after not previously reaching a World Cup podium.
Emma Aicher finished fifth, trailing Mikaela Shiffrin by 95 points in standings.
The final races include super-G, giant slalom, and slalom.
Shiffrin is expected to compete in her strongest disciplines.

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Laura Pirovano of Italy won the women's downhill World Cup title in Lillehammer, Norway, on March 21, 2026, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead of Breezy Johnson, marking her third consecutive downhill victory after not previously reaching a World Cup podium.
Emma Aicher finished fifth, trailing Mikaela Shiffrin by 95 points in standings.
The final races include super-G, giant slalom, and slalom.
Shiffrin is expected to compete in her strongest disciplines.