The young German skier Emma Aicher claimed victory in the first Super-G (SG) event of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Andorra 2026, rescheduled to the Àliga slope after the cancellation of the Zauchensee (Austria) event. With a time of 1:26.72, Aicher, 21 years old, secured her fifth World Cup win, her third in SG. Second place went to New Zealander Alice Robinson (+.88) and the bronze was claimed by Austrian Corinne Suter (+.98), who won the DH event this past Friday.

The top-ranked athlete in the discipline, Italy’s Sofia Goggia, managed to maintain her lead despite finishing in sixth place. “I had a solid race but I couldn’t be fast enough in the middle section,” the Italian admitted, showing her determination to work for a better result on Sunday. Her compatriot and one of the most renowned racers on the circuit, Federica Brignone, was unable to place among the leaders, finishing 15th, but is gearing up for a new opportunity tomorrow. “The course is incredible, one of the best races on the calendar, and I hope to get a better result tomorrow,” she emphasized.

Emma Aicher, whose victory allowed her to climb four places in the SG standings, moving up to third, said it was a great day and was very happy to see that “my skiing is heading in the right direction.” “You work your whole life to reach this level, and it’s beautiful to see that it’s been worth it and you can get to the very top,” she stated.

Alice Robinson, for her part, was very happy with her second place, as she was able to pick up valuable points to stay in second in the overall standings, just 20 points away from overtaking Goggia. Regarding Andorra, she said it is one of her favorite places, recalling that it will always be a special place because it’s where she achieved her first podium, at the 2019 World Cup Finals. She also highlighted the warm welcome: “they make us feel like we’re on vacation, the weather is great and the slopes are spectacular—undoubtedly it’s one of the best World Cup venues.” In this regard, she added, “I’d love for Andorra to be an annual stop.”

Corinne Suter, who completed the podium, was also very pleased with the result, as “I wasn’t very comfortable because in SG you have to trust your instincts much more than in DH, but I think I managed pretty well.” Suter added that she had a great time skiing on the Àliga slope because “the snow is amazing and all the racers said the same thing: when we got to the finish, we wished we could go down again.”

Finally, Andorran Jordina Caminal, who started with bib 56, was unable to finish her run due to a mistake on the first jump. “I tried but it wasn’t possible, it’s a mistake I can afford less and less each time,” she lamented. Looking ahead to the last SG, Caminal said “I’ll have to take risks and give it my all, but be smart with the lines.” Caminal said that the other racers told her “Andorra is amazing and has the best organization on the whole circuit, both for the welcome, the volunteers, and the condition of the course.”

Looking ahead to Sunday’s Super-G, the last day of the women’s World Cup in Grandvalira, Sofia Goggia and Alice Robinson, currently first and second in the standings with 320 and 300 points respectively, are set for an exciting head-to-head battle for the discipline lead.

Schedule:

Saturday, February 28

6:30 p.m.: Super-G race award ceremony and bib draw (Plaça Carlemany, Canillo)

Sunday, March 1

9 a.m.–1 p.m.: World Cup Village (Jardins Hotel Nòrdic, El Tarter)

10:15 a.m.: Super-G race (Àliga slope, El Tarter)