Olympic champion Corinne Suter from Switzerland was only four hundredths behind the 30-year-old, third was also close behind Cornelia Hütter (Austria / +0.06 seconds). At the finish, Weidle was 0.97 seconds behind the winner.
Actually, Canadian-born Roni Remme should have started after moving to the German Ski Association (DSV), but the 26-year-old missed the entire season after a fall in the first training session in Lake Louise. Remme suffered a cruciate and medial ligament tear in his right knee.
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On Saturday (8:30 p.m. on Eurosport 2, discovery+ and in the live ticker) another descent takes place in Lake Louise.
Beaver Creek
Next cancellation: Beaver Creek departure on Friday not possible
17 HOURS AGO
The men’s downhill in Beaver Creek/USA planned for Friday was canceled due to strong winds and persistent snowfall.
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Strong start: Weidle convinces in Lake Louise
Beaver Creek
Jocher is injured in training and is out for a long time
21 HOURS AGO
Lake Louise
Heavy fall in Lake Louise: Caviezel diagnosed
UPDATE YESTERDAY AT 6:29 PM