Source: Radio New Zealand
New Zealand skier Alice Robinson, in action at the recent Winter Olympics in Italy. www.photosport.nz
New Zealand skier Alice Robinson has bounced back from missing out on a medal at the Winter Olympics, finishing second in the FIS World Cup Super-G round in Andorra.
The 24-year-old put her foot down in the steep fast sections of the Aliga course in Soldeu, to post a final time of 1:27.60, crossing the line +0.88s behind Germany’s Emma Aicher, the two-time Milano Cortina silver medallist, who recorded her second Super G win of the season.
“I’m really happy. It was such a nice day and such an amazing slope,” Robinson said.
“I had great feelings all the way down. I love it here in Andorra and have a pretty good track record, so I wanted to keep it going.
“I think I executed the steep part really well. I knew the top section wasn’t my kind of course – really flat and glidey – so I’m proud of myself for getting the most out of sections I knew I could ski fast. It’s really nice to be back on the podium.”
The podium in Andorra means Robinson remains second in the Super G season standings, with 300 points.
She trails leader Italy’s Sofia Goggia by just 20 points, making her a real contender in the Crystal Globe chase, with Aicher in third with 224 points, ahead of the injured Lindsey Vonn.
“Even though I didn’t get a medal at the Olympics I was happy with how I skied. I felt I executed well and want to finish off the season well,” Robinson said.
“Maybe this is the thing that’s going to get my confidence back where it needs to be, so I’m really excited we’ve got another day here tomorrow.”
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