Vonn Fourth in St. Moritz Super-G

On the final day of the St. Moritz World Cup,  Lindsey Vonn led the way for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team once again in fourth place. It capped off an incredible weekend of races for the 83-time World Cup winner, with two podiums, including a win on Friday, Dec. 12 and a second place, Saturday, Dec. 13. Teammate Keely Cashman was next on the docket in 14th place. 

“I'm a little bit disappointed in myself that I didn't push hard enough and was too conservative in some sections,” said Vonn. “I think overall it was a great weekend, and I take a lot of confidence from it but I definitely have things to fix for next weekend.”

The weather was, once again, perfect. Blue skies and sun overhead showed a smooth, consistent surface for all the racers. Cashman was first out of the gate for the women’s team and skied well to sit in the leaderboard chair for a few racers - her first time to do so. 

“I was pretty excited for a clean course, but also nervous because I didn't really know how I was gonna run. But I'm pretty happy with how I executed most of it,” said Cashman.

Then it was time for Vonn. She skied strongly throughout the course but needed a touch more flow for the top spot. Nonetheless, she has a lot to be happy with this weekend and skied away with a fourth-place finish. 

The second half of the race was just as lively for the U.S. team as three more women punched it into the top 30. First, it was Tricia Mangan who was skiing well until she made a costly error at the bottom - still sliding into 21st. Then, Mary Bocock came down flying at top speed and snagged 18th, her first World Cup points. Finally, it was Haley Cutler who also skied with grit to land in 23rd. 

“I'm very happy I got to race,” said Bocock. “It felt good in some parts but it definitely wasn't perfect. I think it really speaks to how important it is to just send it.” 

Mikaela Shiffrin raced her first speed race in two seasons, but did not finish. She is OK. Bella Wright landed just outside the top 30 in 33rd and Allison Mollin was 37th. 

St. Moritz was fantastic for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, with two podiums for Vonn, two Stifel Bibbo Awards for Allison Mollin, nearly all women in the top 30 and strong skiing. Next, the women’s tech team will take the reins for a night slalom in Courchevel, France. 

RESULTS
Women's super-G