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German skier Aicher edges out Macuga for first World Cup victory

Emma Aicher won her first World Cup downhill race in Kvitfjell, Norway, edging out Lauren Macuga by 0.03 seconds.
Aicher's victory marked the first downhill win for the German women's ski team since February 2020.
Macuga finished second, celebrating her first downhill podium finish.
Cornelia Huetter closed the gap in the standings to 16 points behind Federica Brignone with two races left.

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overpassesforamerica.com

In skiing, where ‘champions pull up champions,’ U.S. women ahead of the men - Overpasses For America

Not to be too cheeky, but it’s getting a little awkward for the American men who make their living on Alpine and Nordic skis. At the recently completed Alpine world championships, the American women captured four medals, two of them gold. The men left Saalbach, Austria, empty-handed. Now cross-country skiing’s world championships are underway in Trondheim, Norway. While the women, led by Olympic and world champion Jessie Diggins, seem like a goo…

2 days ago

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung

Emma Aicher celebrates first World Cup victory in Kvitfjell

In the descent from Kvitfjell Emma Aicher wins her first World Cup race and fulfills a promise. Now she expects a new role in German skiing – which is also a challenge.

2 days ago·Munich, Germany

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Helena Independent Record

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German skier Aicher edges out Macuga for first World Cup victory

KVITFJELL, Norway — German skier Emma Aicher won a World Cup downhill on Saturday for her first victory, one day after she earned the maiden podium result of her career.

2 days ago·Helena, United States

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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

After Emma Aicher's victory - The premiere of the talented Vielstarter

Emma Aicher wins a race in the World Cup for the first time. The young German wins in the second descent in Kvitfjell.

3 days ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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The Park Record

Lauren Macuga finishes second in Norwegian world cup downhill

Parkite speedskier Lauren Macuga recovered from a 15th place showing in Friday’s Norwegian world cup first downhill race, finishing second in Saturday’s second downhill race. Macuga crossed the finish line in 1:31.72, 0.03 behind Emma Aicher of Germany. The podium finish is the 22 year old’s third of her breakout season. She’s the fourth ranked downhill skier in the world. Fellow Parkite and skiing legend Lindsey Vonn finished 16th Saturday. Mac…

3 days ago

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CBC News

German skier Emma Aicher captures 1st World Cup victory in downhill

German skier Emma Aicher won a World Cup downhill on Saturday in Kvitfjell, Norway, for her first victory, one day after she earned the maiden podium result of her career.

3 days ago·Canada

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