World Cup expert panel: Hanna Schnarf predicts the Super-G

The woman from Olanger has been a figurehead in South Tyrolean skiing for years. The speed specialist, who finished second in the Cortina Super-G last year, missed her sixth World Championship due to injury: she suffered a broken tibia and fibula during preparation for the season. She gives us an expert tip.

Hanna Schnarf about… … favorites and outsiders in the World Cup Super-G: I think Sofia Goggia will definitely be expected to return. She is mentally strong and not exposed to a lot of pressure from expectations. I also have a lot of confidence in our Nadia Fanchini, even though she hasn't really shown anything yet this year. Otherwise, I think the usual suspects will be at the front, i.e. a Mikaela Shiffrin or a Lara Gut. In my opinion it will be difficult for Lindsey Vonn as she lacks racing practice. And I don't really have Olympic champion Ester Ledecka on the bill either.

… your personal World Cup highlight: I've always had a bit of bad luck at world championships. Sometimes I drove badly, sometimes I was injured - it never really worked out. But I can still remember one experience well: At my first World Championships in Åre in 2007, the men held their Super-G immediately before the women - and Patrick Staudacher won the gold medal. I was really happy for him back then. I started my race with number 1, which was a cool feeling.

… strange World Cup events: My best result was sixth in the combination in Val d'Isére in 2009. At that time I skied the descent really badly and was pissed off. As a result, I just wanted to get the slalom over with – and I did surprisingly well there. So good, in fact, that I was in the leader box for a long time. Because I wasn't expecting it, I left my things, i.e. hat and shoes, at the hotel. As a result, things got a bit fresh in the leader box.

…difficulties in World Cup races: I think at the World Championships you have to have a certain level of looseness and security and go into the race as you always do. Don't be nervous, that's important.

… your winning tip for the Super-G: My guess is Sofia Goggia.

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World Cup expert panel: Hanna Schnarf predicts the Super-G

In our World Cup section, former or injured South Tyrolean ski aces give their tips for the races. We spoke to Hanna Schnarf for the women's Super-G on Tuesday (12.30 p.m.).

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