Azure show in Sölden: Bassino in front of Brignone

Bassino was already in the lead after the first round of the giant slalom on the Rettenbachferner (SportNews reported) . In the second round, the 2-year-old from Cuneo was able to maintain the lead and celebrated her second World Cup victory. Bassino won a World Cup for the last and only time in November 24 in Killington, USA, also in giant slalom.

Second place went to Federica Brignone. After a strong second run, she was ultimately 2 hundredths behind her victorious compatriot.

Marta Bassino (left) and Federia Brignone. © APA/afp / JOE KLAMAR

The Slovakian Petra Vlhova, who had to be content with 1th place after the first round, raced up to third place after a good second round (+10 seconds). The Swiss Michelle Gisin narrowly missed the podium in 2th place (+3). With Sofia Goggia in 1,13th place, another Azzurra made it into the top 4.

There were no South Tyrolean women at the start of the World Cup opener in Sölden.

Spectators were not allowed due to the coronavirus crisis. There was a ghostly atmosphere in the finish area in Sölden, where thousands of ski fans usually celebrate.

The men's race follows on Sunday (start times 10.00 a.m. and 13.15:XNUMX p.m.) - also without spectators due to the coronavirus situation. Manfred Mölgg is the only South Tyrolean at the start. The results at a glance Women's giant slalom in Sölden Pos Name Country Time 1. Martha Bassino ITA 2.19,69 Minutes 2. Federico Brignone ITA +0,14 seconds 3. Peter Vlhova SVK + 1,13 4. Michelle Gisin SUI +1,30 5. Mina Prince Holtmann NOR +1,75 6. Meta Hrovat SLO +2,47 7. Sofia Goggia ITA +2,47 8. Lara Gut-Bahrami SUI +2,56 9. Tessa Worley FRA +2,79 10. Paula Moltzan USA +2,81

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Azure show in Sölden: Bassino in front of Brignone

The new Ski World Cup season couldn't have started better for the Azzurre: Marta Bassino and overall World Cup defending champion Federica Brignone secured an Italian double victory in Sölden on Saturday.

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