Italian alpine skier Sofia Goggia secured her second super-G victory of the season at the World Cup event in Andorra's Soldeu, taking the lead in the discipline standings. Second place went to Germany's Emma Aicher, confirming her excellent form. Meanwhile, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, poor visibility forced the cancellation of the men's event, which became the backdrop for legendary Romed Baumann's announcement of his retirement after over 400 starts.

Goggia's Triumph in Soldeu

Sofia Goggia won the super-G in Andorra, reclaiming the lead in the discipline standings and confirming her dominance in speed events.

Baumann's Career End

Romed Baumann announced the end of his sporting career after competing in over 400 World Cup races representing Austria and later Germany.

Aicher on the Podium

Young German skier Emma Aicher took second place in Soldeu, emerging as one of the most serious contenders for future triumphs in the overall standings.

Cancelled Start in Garmisch

Poor weather conditions and limited visibility forced organizers to cancel Sunday's men's super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Sunday's competition in the Alpine Skiing World Cup brought contrasting emotions at two different locations. At the Andorran resort of Soldeu, the undisputed heroine was Sofia Goggia. The Italian, known for her uncompromising skiing style, won the super-G event, allowing her to move into the lead for the small Crystal Globe in that discipline. Goggia finished ahead of the sensational 22-year-old Emma Aicher from Germany, who stood on the podium once again, signaling aspirations to fight for the highest trophies in the near future. Just off the podium in fourth place was Switzerland's Corinne Suter, who maintained stable form despite pressure from her rivals. The day unfolded quite differently in Germany's Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Dense fog and terrible visibility made it impossible to safely conduct the scheduled men's super-G. After multiple attempts to postpone the start time, the jury made the final decision to cancel the event. Despite the lack of sporting battle on the slope, this day will be written into skiing history due to Romed Baumann. The 39-year-old skier, who during his long career represented Austria and later Germany, officially announced his retirement from professional sports. Baumann started in a staggering number of over 400 top-tier races during his career, winning World Championship medals and becoming a symbol of longevity in this demanding sport. The Alpine Skiing World Cup was established in 1966 on the initiative of journalist Serge Lang and coaches from France and the USA, becoming the most important competition series in the discipline.The situation in the overall standings remains dynamic. Emma Aicher, thanks to points earned in Soldeu, strengthened her position among the leaders and is increasingly looking towards the fight for the Crystal Globe. Meanwhile, Marco Odermatt, despite being unable to start in Garmisch, still maintains a safe lead in the men's standings and is close to breaking the historical points record for a single season. Only a few key starts remain on the calendar before the season finals, forcing coaches and athletes to precisely plan their form, especially given the capricious weather in March that often disrupts the plans of alpine event organizers.

Mentioned People

  • Sofia Goggia — Italian alpine skier, winner of the super-G in Soldeu.
  • Romed Baumann — Experienced alpine skier who announced his retirement after 400 starts.
  • Emma Aicher — Young German skier who took second place in Soldeu.
  • Corinne Suter — Swiss alpine skier who finished fourth in Andorra.
  • Marco Odermatt — Leader of the men's overall standings, pursuing the points record.