Correction/Clearance: Previous versions of this story incorrectly reported the results of Italian skier Fedelica Brignone. She was second.
Lauren Machuga made a considerable impression at her first World Championships.
Machuga finished third in the Austrian world of Basach on Thursday in Super G. According to NBC, she became the first American since 1993 to win a medal at her first World Championships.
“Oh, it’s so good,” Mashuga said. It’s crazy. ”
The World Championship bronze medal continues what was the breakout season for 22-year-old Mathuga. She won the Super GS at an event at Copper Mountain in December, winning her first World Cup title in Super G at St. last month. Anton, Austria.
Macuga also has three top 10 finishes downhill. This includes fourth place in the famous raptor of prey in Beaver Creek, Colora.
“This year, I was hoping to build a team,” Mashuga said. “Then after that (World Cup) victory I said, ‘Wow, OK. I know I have it.’ Now I can do it again… I can… It’s just cool to see you think about ways to do it more and more. ”
Her timing never improved. The Milan Cortina Olympics are exactly one year away, and the opening ceremony will be held on February 6th, 2026.
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From the 14th, Macuga knew the time it took to ride the podium. She was offensive throughout the run, posting the fastest time in the opening section and staying calm in the jump. She left the line a little towards the bottom of the course, but quickly recovered.
She was associated with Norwegian Kajisa Wickhof Lee. The two were 0.24 seconds behind Austrian Stephanie Venier, winning their first Super G medal. Italy’s Federica Brignone was second.
Lindsay Von, who came out of retirement after a knee replacement last spring, hung his arm around the gate before skiing and not finishing the race.