World Cup Women’s Downhill Finals & Top Contenders

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The list of racers competing, when, and how to watch the women’s World Cup downhill finals on Saturday, March 23rd, in Saalbach, Austria.

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled World Cup Finals women’s downhill race on Saturday, March 23rd, in Saalbach, Austria. This highly anticipated event and final women’s race of the season will showcase the skills of top racers and promises intense and thrilling competition for spectators and fans alike.

As the World Cup skiing season progressed, the downhill events brought intense competition and thrilling victories. Racers from various nations showcased their skills, each aiming for the top positions. Among the winners were Mikaela Shiffrin from the Stifel US Ski Team, Sofia Goggia and Marta Bassino representing Italy, and Lara Gut-Behrami alongside Jasmine Flury from Switzerland. Notably, Stephanie Venier also secured a win for Austria.

Title contenders

Heading into the final super-G race, Lara Gut-Behrami leads the pack with 369 points. However, Sofia Goggia, the defending champion, will be absent due to an injury, adding a twist to the title chase. Still, Austria’s Stephanie Venier, Cornelia Huetter, and Gut-Behrami’s Swiss teammate Jasmine Flury remain in contention, all looking forward to a chance to snatch the title.

The downhill finals feature a diverse lineup of qualified athletes representing 11 countries. Switzerland, Italy, and Austria lead with five skiers each. The Norwegians and the Stifel US Ski Team contribute two athletes each, adding to the competitive mix. Slovenia, France, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, and Canada are each represented by one athlete, highlighting the sport’s global nature.

Austrian Victoria Olivier, the World Junior Downhill Champion, is a standout addition to the finals, whose presence further adds to the excitement and anticipation for the race.

Despite some injuries impacting the overall field size, the quality and intensity of competition among the qualified athletes promise an exhilarating showdown in the downhill finals. Twenty-one athletes from ten countries are on the startlist of the last race of the women’s World Cup season.

2024 season’s top 25 ranked women’s World Cup downhill skiers

women from countries are on the start list for the Friday, March 22nd Women’s World Cup finals super-G

Women’s DH Nations Cup bragging rights

In the Nations Cup standings for women’s super-G, Italy currently holds the top spot with 1266 points, closely followed by Austria with 1200 points and Switzerland with 1123 points. These three nations tightly battle for the unofficial title, showcasing their dominance in this season’s downhill events. Meanwhile, the Stifel US Ski Team sits fourth in the standings, with Canada rounding off the top ten.

Qualified Stifel US Ski Team members

Among the North American qualifiers for the downhill finals, Jacqueline Wiles from the Stifel US Ski Team stands out as the highest-ranked racer. Despite injuries sidelining Mikaela Shiffrin and Valérie Grenier, Wiles will represent her team and aim to make an impact in the season’s final race.

The highly anticipated World Cup Finals women’s downhill race is set for Saturday, March 23rd. Top racers like Marta Bassino, Lara Gut-Behrami, and Stephanie Venier are among the contenders, so fans can expect an intense battle for victory. With the downhill title and the unofficial downhill Nations Cup titles undecided, the upcoming race is even more compelling.

Only Stifel US Ski Team member racing

How and when to watch the Saturday, March 23rd Saalbach women’s World Cup downhill finals

The women’s Saalbach women’s World Cup SG finals start at 6:15 am Eastern Time, 3:15 am Pacific Time and 11:15 am CET

In Canada, sports enthusiasts can watch the World Cup on CBC Sports

In the USA, the women’s World Cup super- G finals in Saalbach will be available for viewing live and as a replay on the Peacock streaming service.

Start list and daily program for the Saturday, March 23rd Saalbach World Cup downhill finals

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The daily program for the Saturday, March 23rd Saalbach World Cup downhill finals