 Gerg lies third in the overall World Cup standings |
Hilde Gerg of Germany earned her first downhill victory of the season in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, on Saturday. The win in one minute 17.57 seconds consolidated Gerg's third place in the overall World Cup standings.
Renate Goetschl, looking to follow up her win in Friday's super-G, was second on the shortened Cortina course.
Olympic champion Carole Montillet of France was third in 1:17.96.
Results:
1. Hilde Gerg (Ger) 1 minute, 17.57 seconds
2. Renate Goetschl (Aut) 1:17.96
3. Carole Montillet (Fra) 1:17.96
4. Michaela Dorfmeister (Aut) 1:18.06
5. Lindsey Kildow (USA) 1:18.22
6. Kirsten Clark, (USA) 1:18.23
7. Isolde Kostner (Ita) 1:18.26
8. Nadia Styger (Swi) 1:18.32
9. Martina Ertl (Ger) 1:18.33
10. Sylviane Berthod (Swi) 1:18.36.
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