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March 8, 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin extends World Cup lead with rare super-G start as Curtoni sets record
Mikaela Shiffrin moved closer to a sixth career World Cup overall title on Sunday after a rare start in the super-G, a race her closest rival Emma Aicher did not finish.
TL;DR
- Mikaela Shiffrin's lead in the World Cup overall title race has increased.
- Shiffrin made a rare start in a super-G race.
- Her closest rival, Emma Aicher, did not finish the super-G race.
- Elena Curtoni, at 35, won the super-G, becoming the oldest woman to win a World Cup super-G.
- Asja Zenere achieved a surprising third place with bib No. 33.
- The Italian team had a successful weekend, with Elena Curtoni winning the super-G and Laura Pirovano winning both downhills.
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