DH and SG World Cup Ladies in Bansko – First Training Results

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The first official training for the DH and SG World Cup Ladies in Bansko, Bulgaria started at 11 AM, on Fefruary 25th. The decision was taken by the Chief Race Director World Cup Ladies, Mr. Atle Skaardal (FIS). 47 alpine skiers took the starting positions on Banderitsa ski slope yesterday.

Ingrid Jacquemod from France started first. The Austrian skier - Andrea Fishbacher gave the best time 1:46.44 min. Tina Maze from Slovenia was about 1 second slower but she was disqualified and the second position was taken by Fabienne Suter from Switzerland. Lara Gut from Switzerland became third. The leader in the World Cup, Lindzey Vonn (USA), took the sixth position with time of 1:48.42 min.

The only one Bulgarian skier, Maria Kirkova, was 8 seconds slower than the leader Andrea Fishbacher, and became 34th. Three skiers could not finish and nine were disqualified.

The downhill competition which was put off from Saint Moritz resort in Switzerland will take place in Bansko on Friday, 27th. The second Ladies DH run is on Saturday and the best alpine Ladies skiers will race the SG on Sunday.

Official Results - First Training
Rank Bib FIS Code Name Year Nation Total Time
1 19 55750 FISCHBACHER Andrea 1985 AUT 1:46.44
2 22 515766 SUTER Fabienne 1985 SUI 1:47.98
3 21 516138 GUT Lara 1991 SUI 1:48.15
4 2 196573 REVILLET Aurelie 1986 FRA 1:48.17
5 9 206001 RIESCH Maria 1984 GER 1:48.40
6 10 537544 VONN Lindsey 1984 USA 1:48.42
7 18 515170 STYGER Nadia 1978 SUI 1:48.43
8 7 105997 BRYDON Emily 1980 CAN 1:48.67
9 35 515849 DETTLING Andrea 1987 SUI 1:49.14
10 30 495318 RUIZ CASTILLO Carolina 1981 SPA 1:49.19

34 47 95050 KIRKOVA Maria 1986 BUL 1:55.43