Italians are looking forward to Sofia Goggia's performance in the women's downhill event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as she aims for a gold medal.
Today, ETV2 and ERR's sports portal begin a live broadcast at 12:25 PM from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, featuring the women's super-G event. Commentators Helar Osila and Laur Mägi will cover the competition, where medal winners will be identified. The current season has seen four super-G races, with Sofia Goggia leading the series after her victories in Val d'Isere and podium placements in St. Moritz and Crans-Montana.
At 33 years old, Sofia Goggia opened her medal account at her home Olympics with a third-place finish in the downhill event, trailing behind American Breezy Johnson and German Emma Aicher. Alongside Goggia, other contenders for gold include Johnson, Aicher, New Zealander Alice Robinson, and Swiss athlete Malore Blanc. Goggia's teammate Federica Brignone could also play a vital role in the medal race.
The defending Olympic champion, Lara Gut-Behrami from Switzerland, is regrettably absent from the event due to injury. This absence opens the door for other competitors, particularly given Goggia's established form and the support of the home crowd at these Winter Olympics. The outcome of today's super-G event could significantly impact the medal tally for the Italian team and the overall excitement at Milano Cortina as the games unfold.
