Three in a row for Kilde in super-G

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde (NOR) goes ahead and claims another super-G victory, making it his third in a row. The Norwegian had already claimed a super-G victory in Beaver Creek and Val Gardena so was in high spirits for today’s race, even though he placed 6th in yesterday’s downhill race.

Finishing second, Raphael Haaser (AUT), claims his very first World Cup podium after finishing 0.72 seconds after Kilde. Starting with bib 25, Haaser’s best result so far this season was eighth place, which he obtained in the second super-G in Beaver Creek. He beat his follow Austrian skier and the reigning super-G World Champion, Vincent Kriechmayr, by 0.13 seconds with a stunning race. Claiming his first World Cup podium on the Stelvio is pretty special for him, considering that it isn’t one of the easiest slopes on the circuit.

Last year’s winner, Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA), was holding onto third place for quite a while until Haaser put in his stellar performance to knock him off the podium. Unfortunately for yesterday’s downhill winner, Dominik Paris (ITA), performance was not on his side in today’s super-G. The Italian started with bib 6 but finished in 24th.

Racing is scheduled to continue tomorrow at 11:30 local time with another super-G. Will we see some new faces on the podium or will today’s winners be able to keep their places?