"Laura Pirovano in bib 8 showed what is possible on the La VolatA course in Val di Fassa, edging Weidle-Winkelmann by 0.32 seconds. However, her lead did not last long. Italy's Laura Pirovano in bib 8 showed what is possible on the La VolatA course in Val di Fassa, edging Weidle-Winkelmann by 0.32 seconds."
"The victory went to Laura Pirovano-the first of her career-while Emma Aicher was in close second, just 0.01 seconds behind the Italian. Rounding out the podium was Olympic gold medallist Breezy Johnson."
"With a strong top section, the American ski racer put herself in the lead on the top section by about a tenth of a second, but lost time on the lower section, crossing the finish line 0.29 seconds behind Pirovano."
Laura Pirovano claimed her first career downhill victory at Val di Fassa's La VolatA course on March 6, edging Germany's Emma Aicher by just 0.01 seconds. Olympic gold medallist Breezy Johnson finished third. Ilka Štuhec opened the race with a competitive time of 1:21.81, placing seventh overall. Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, having her best season, initially challenged Štuhec before Pirovano surpassed her by 0.32 seconds. Johnson led through the top section but lost time on the lower portion. Austria's Conny Hütter, winner of an earlier Val d'Isère race, also struggled on the lower section, finishing between Weidle-Winkelmann and Štuhec.
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