ALPINE SKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. Schladming, Austria – Slovenia's Tina Maze dominated the super G race in Schladming on 5th February and nailed her first gold medal in a speed event. Lara Gut from Switzerland and Julia Mancuso from the United States clinched silver and bronze, just +0.38 and +0.52 seconds behind Maze.

Tina Maze of Slovenia wins the gold medal during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Championships Women's SuperG on February 05, 2013 in Schladming, Austria. (Photo: Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images Europe)

Another gold medal for Tina Maze! Slovenia’s powerful Tina Maze clinched her second gold medal at FIS Ski World Championships in today’s dramatic Super-G competition marred by the terrible crash of USA’s top favorite Lindsey Vonn after a long jump. Photo: FIS Alpine Ski-WM 2013 SCHLADMING

The race was overshadowed by an accident by top favourite Lindsey Vonn who had to be carried away by helicopter. The American lost balance on her right leg while landing after a jump. Her ski came off immediately, and Vonn slid off course. She received medical treatment on the slope for approximately 12 minutes before being airlifted to hospital.

After difficult racing conditions caused by thick fog and resulting in numerous postponements, the race initially scheduled for 11:00 CET finally came to a start at 14:30 CET. Nonetheless, the atmosphere was great with thousands of cheering spectators on-site who remained in positive mood throughout the day.

After the race, Tina Maze happily stated: “This is very important for me, it is my first speed medal. I came here as one of the top favourites and proofed my good shape. I knew it would be a long day today and was ready for it, even after all the postponements. Slovenia is such a small country and I am very happy and proud I can take this gold medal back with me.”

Tina Maze of Slovenia celebrates with her gold medal for winning the Women's Super G event during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 5, 2013 in Schladming, Austria. (Photo: Pool/Getty Images Europe)

For Lara Gut, it was her third silver medal at a World Championship after skiing into second position in the downhill and super combined events in Val d’Isere (FRA) in 2009. “It wasn’t a perfect run for me. I wasn’t doing all that great throughout the slope and am not a super skier on such smooth snow, however, I felt like letting it go and giving it my best. I finally managed to attack and win this medal! I am super happy!”, the 21-year-old underlined.

Lara Gut of Switzerland wins the silver medal during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Championships Women's SuperG on February 05, 2013 in Schladming, Austria. (Photo: Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images Europe)

Julia Mancuso took her fifth career World Championships medal and third in super G: "I think that might've been one of the most difficult races I've ever been in. It was a really long course and a lot of hurry up and wait. I didn't know I'd be so tired at the end of the run. Every time, no matter what kind of run, I know I could have a much better run. But to finish on the podium is kind of all you can ask for, she stated overwhelmed.

Julia Mancuso of the USA wins the bronze medal during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Championships Women's SuperG on February 05, 2013 in Schladming, Austria. (Photo: Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images Europe)

The next race on the ladies' side will be staged on 8th February with a super combined. Let's see who will sweep the podium.

FISalpine.com
Tuesday 5 February 2013

Sofia Goggia of Italy competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Championships Women's SuperG on February 05, 2013 in Schladming, Austria. (Photo: Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images Europe)

Tina Maze of Slovenia wins the gold medal, Lara Gut of Switzerland wins the silver medal, Julia Mancuso of the USA wins the bronze medal during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Championships Women's SuperG on February 05, 2013 in Schladming, Austria. (Photo: Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images Europe)