Lindsey Vonn wins super-G for Lake Louise hat trick

Associated Press

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta - Lindsey Vonn won a super-G race Sunday to complete a sweep of World Cup races at Lake Louise for the third time in her career.

The American finished in a time of 1 minute, 19.79 seconds, beating Tamara Tippler of Austria by 1.32 seconds. The margin of victory was the largest in a women’s super-G since 1997, according to information provided by the U.S. Ski Team. Another Austrian, Cornelia Huetter, was third.

“Whenever you win, period, let alone by over a second, it definitely gives you that little bit extra boost of confidence,” said Vonn, who has 70 career World Cup victories. “I’m feeling great, and I know my super-G is good — my downhill is pretty good — so I feel like I’m in a good place for the next couple races.”

Vonn captured both downhill races over the weekend for the hat trick. Vonn also accomplished the feat at the Alberta resort in 2011 and ‘12.

What’s more, she now has 14 downhill victories and four super-G wins at a place that’s referred to as “Lake Lindsey” because of her dominance.

“It was a big deal,” Vonn said. “I feel like there were some people that doubted whether I could win today, and especially because Lara (Gut) had won the last couple races here in super-G.”

The U.S. placed four racers in the top 20, including Laurenne Ross at 12th. Olympic and world slalom champion Mikaela Shiffrin made her speed debut Sunday and finished 15th.

Vonn was certainly impressed with Shiffrin’s performance.

“I watched her run and I thought she did really well,” Vonn said. “In general, she’s such a technically sound skier and she has such a great feel for the snow.

“I’m sure she’s going to be a strong competitor here in the next couple races.”

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