It was the eleventh time Shiffrin, which has dominated the alpine skiing in recent years, went downhill in the World Cup. The only time she has won before was in Canadian Lake Louise 2017.

Two in today's competition were the Italian Federica Brignone who also has her greatest qualifications from more technical branches.

- There were two top riders that we knew would go well when it was so technical. When it is a very technical hill, the result lists change, says Hörnblad.

Three in the competition came Joana Hählen, Switzerland, who has never been on the podium in the World Cup.

American Alice McKennis crashed, after recently returning from an injury absence.

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Nasty crash in the downhill race

The competition is ongoing.