The 30-year-old Bergamasque, victorious in the first two descents of the season at the beginning of the month at Lake Louise, once once more asserts herself as the big favourite.

With the exception of Gut-Behrami, the Swiss remained discreet on Thursday. Joana Hählen (10th), Jasmine Flury (12th), Michelle Gisin (15th), Corinne Suter (16th) and Priska Nufer (16th) failed to do well.

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