Lauren Macuga Claims First World Cup Victory

Lauren Macuga celebrated her first World Cup victory in the super-G at St. Anton, clocking a time of 1:17.51 and finishing 0.68 seconds ahead of Austria's Stephanie Venier. The 22-year-old American's win marks a historic achievement as she becomes the first American to win a super-G at this venue. Lindsey Vonn, in her impressive comeback at age 40, placed fourth, just 0.32 seconds shy of a podium finish, demonstrating remarkable speed despite challenging conditions. Macuga's performance has solidified her status as a rising star in alpine skiing, with aspirations for the 2026 Olympics. Vonn's strong finishes, including a sixth-place in downhill and now fourth in super-G, have reignited hopes for her Olympic return. Both athletes' results highlight a promising future for the U.S. ski team.