Macuga Top 15 in Kvitfjell super-G

On the final day of racing in Kvitfjell, Norway for the women’s speed team Lauren Macuga once again led the way for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team group in 12th place. Lindsey Vonn was the next best finisher in 16th with Jackie Wiles rounding out the points in 27th. 

It was a very tricky set for the women - they needed to be on alert the whole way down the course, thinking about each turn ahead. Macuga running with bib seven was able to see the skiers before her go out in tricky sections so she could set herself up for success on her run. Macuga was skiing very strong her whole run. She had to chuck her skis sideways a little toward the end to make the next turn - losing her speed and ending up with a top 15 result. 

“The weather just took a turn and got fantastic, and the snow has been great,” said Macuga. “I am super happy with the weekend walking away with one podium. Couldn't ask for better.” 

The next best finisher was Vonn. Vonn skied the tricky sections of the course flawlessly - in contention to have a very strong result. However just as she got through the sections causing trouble she made a costly error and lost all of her speed. Vonn would have to settle for 16th place. 

Finally it was teammate Jackie Wiles who put down a very solid run to land in 27th place. Bella Wright, Breezy Johnson and Mary Bocock did not finish but they are OK. Tricia Mangan and Keely Cashman landed in 36th and 38th. 

Next the women’s speed team will head to La Thuile, Italy in two weeks for the final speed World cup of the season. 

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women's super-G