Malorie Blanc wins her first World Cup super-G
The young French prospect in alpine skiing, Malorie Blanc, achieved a crucial milestone by claiming her first victory in the World Cup. At 22 years old, she dominated the demanding super-G course in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, posting an unbeatable time of 1:17.34. 🏆
A podium that confirms her rise
This success didn't come out of nowhere. Blanc had already shown her potential with a second place in a downhill in St. Anton the previous year. On this occasion, her technical precision on a complicated course was the key to overcoming rivals of the caliber of the Italian Sofia Goggia and the American Breezy Johnson. The day was marked by the support of the local crowd and a heartfelt tribute to the victims of a fire in the area.
Victory details:- Winning time: 1:17.34 in the Crans-Montana super-G.
- Advantage: 0.18 seconds over Sofia Goggia and 0.36 over Breezy Johnson.
- Background: Second place in the St. Anton downhill in 2025.
The next time someone says skiing downhill is easy, let them try doing it while a stopwatch marks every hundredth of a second and two elite rivals are breathing down their neck.
A victory at the perfect moment
The race in Switzerland was the last alpine skiing competition before the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic event begins. This places Blanc in an unbeatable position heading into the next Winter Games.
Season context:- It is the last event of the World Cup before the 2026 Olympics.
- The podium is completed by top world-class speed specialists.
- This result consolidates Blanc as a strong Olympic medal contender.
Looking towards the Olympic future
With this victory, Malorie Blanc not only adds points to the overall standings but also sends a clear message to the rest of the circuit. Her constant progression and ability to perform under pressure make her one of the names to watch mandatory in the upcoming season and, above all, in the flagship event in Cortina d'Ampezzo. 🎿