CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — This is the last chance to see the speed racers in Alpine skiing.
Today’s super-G is the last speed event on the calendar for the Milano Cortina Olympics. The super-G is shorter than the downhill and with more gates, but has faster speeds than the giant slalom. Or, as newly minted downhill gold medalist Breezy Johnson calls it, ‘a hot mess.’
‘You’re suddenly going from an F1 car on a nice F1 track to a rally car. But in the woods,’ Johnson said.
There was no shortage of chaos in the race as 17 of 43 skiers did not finish.
But there was also jubilation and redemption as Italian star Federica Brignone captured the gold medal less than a year after suffering multiple fractures and a torn ACL in her left leg.
Despite only returning to competitive skiing recently following surgery and rehab, Brignone raced with no hesitation and finished with a top time of 1:23.41. France’s Romane Miradoli took silver with a time of 1:23.82, and Austria’s Cornelia Huetter earned bronze 1:23.93.
Johnson was one of four Americans in the race, but she was also one of thee 17 DNFs, along with American teammate Mary Bocock. Jackie Wiles was the highest finishing American in 13th, while Keely Cashman finished 15th.
USA TODAY had full coverage of the Olympic women’s super-G. Scroll below for full results and highlights:
Olympic women’s super-G results
- Federica Brignone, Italy ….. 1:23.41
- Romane Miradoli, France ….. 1:23.82
- Cornelia Huetter, Austria ….. 1:23.93
- Ariane Raedler, Austria ….. 1:23.94
- Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, Norway ….. 1:24.17
- Laura Pirovano, Italy ….. 1:24.17
- Elena Curtoni, Italy ….. 1:24.18
- Camille Cerutti, France ….. 1:24.44
- Alice Robinson, New Zealand ….. 1:24.44
- Malorie Blanc, Switzerland ….. 1:24.65
- Corinne Suter, Switzerland ….. 1:24.80
- Laura Gauche, France ….. 1:25.02
- Jackie Wiles, USA ….. 1:25.40
- Barbora Novakova, Czechia ….. 1:25.58
- Keely Cashman, USA ….. 1:25.61
- Elvedina Muzaferija, Bosnia and Herzegovina ….. 1:25.85
- Delia Durrer, Switzerland ….. 1:25.95
- Maryna Gasienica-Daniel, Poland ….. 1:26.07
- Julia Pleshkova, Individual Neutral Athletes ….. 1:26.32
- Alena Labastova, Czech Republic ….. 1:27.94
- Rebeka Jancova, Slovakia ….. 1:28.51
- Nicole Bedue, Argentina ….. 1:28.68
- Rosa Pohjolainen, Finland ….. 1:29.18
- Elisa Maria Negri, Czechia ….. 1:29.21
- Alexandra Skorokhodova, Kazakhstan ….. 1:31.22
- Sarah Schleper, Mexico ….. 1:31.37
- Kira Weidle-Winkelmann ….. DNF
- Mirjam Puchner, Austria ….. DNF
- Emma Aicher, Germany ….. DNF
- Ester Ledecka, Czech Republic ….. DNF
- Sofia Goggia, Italy ….. DNF
- Ilka Stuhec, Slovenia ….. DNF
- Breezy Johnson, USA ….. DNF
- Mary Bocock, USA ….. DNF
- Nina Ortlieb, Austria ….. DNF
- Janine Schmitt, Switzerland ….. DNF
- Valerie Grenier, Canada ….. DNF
- Jordina Caminal Santure, Andorra ….. DNF
- Cassidy Gray, Canada …. DNF
- Francesca Baruzzi Farriol, Argentina ….. DNF
- Anastasiia Shepilenko, Ukraine ….. DNF
- Matile Schwencke, Chile ….. DNF
- Kiana Kryeziu, Kosovo …..DNF
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Flyover in Cortina commemorates Italian gold
Italian military completed a flyover – trailing red, white and green behind them – over Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo to celebrate the gold medal won by Federica Brignone in super-G.
Mexican Mom make history in super-G
Mexico’s Sarah Schleper, who turns 47 next week, was last in the super-G and she didn’t care one bit. Schleper was celebrating when she was in the start gate and wore a big smile when she skied into the finish area. She pumped her first at the cheering crowd, then shook her head like, “Whew!”
Schleper is now the oldest female Alpine skier to compete in a Olympic Winter Games
US skiers shut out of super-G medals
There’ll be no medal for the Americans.
Jackie Wiles, the last U.s. skier to go in the super-G, skied into 13th place, one spot ahead of Keely Cashman. There are still more than a dozen skiers to go.
But at least Wiles and Cashman finished. teammates Breezy Johnson and Mary Bocock both crashed during their runs
American Mary Bocock goes for wild ride
Mary Bocock has crashed in her Olympic debut. She got too much air off a jump, was already off-balance in the air and landed sideways, her skis splayed in front of her.
Nasty as the crash looked, Bocock was able to get right back up. Breezy Johnson skied down to the finish during the break between the runs of Bocock and another American Jackie Wiles, smiling and waving at the crowd.
Downhill champ Breezy Johnson crashes in super-G
About 20 seconds into her run, American star Breezy Johnson got off her line off a jump and clipped the next gate. It spun her around and launched her into the safety netting at the side of the course.
Johnson, who won the gold medal in downhill earlier this week, was able to get back up and ski away from the fence.
Add Italian star Sofia Goggia to DNF list
Make that five of nine DNFs in the Olympic women’s super-G. Italian star Sofia Goggia was going hair on fire and it bit her. The 2026 downhill bronze medalist couldn’t make the turn in time and missed a gate
Czech star Ester Ledeka also can’t finish
Ester Ledecka is out, too. The Czech star was within sight of the finish line and got off balance on the landing of a jump. Looked as if she might be able to save it but then gravity kicked in.
For those counting, that’s four DNFs in first eight skiers
Germany’s top skiing star out
Emma Aicher’s hopes for a medal in a third consecutive event are over. The German skied out during her super-G run, becoming the third DNF in seven skiers so far.
Italian star Federica Brignone takes the lead
And Brignone has the lead! The Italian fans are going nuts in the grandstands as Brignone waves and pumps her first at them.
Olympic super-G produces two early DNFs
Got some early carnage at the super-G! Two of the first four skiers have skied out. There are some very tricky turns and it’s a fine line between carrying speed and being able to navigate the curves
Who are the favorites in Olympic women’s super-G?
This is the rare race where the U.S. women don’t have a medal contender. So who is favored? Italy’s Sofia Goggia leads the season super-G standings. Also keep an eye on New Zealand’s Alice Robinson and Switzerland’s Malorie Blanc, who won the last World Cup race.
It’d be a great story if Italy’s Federica Brignone got on the podium. Last year’s overall champion blew out her knee in April and is still working her way back. When she’s healthy, she’s absolutely a medal threat.
And keep an eye on Ester Ledecka. The 2018 Olympic champ skied in parallel snowboard earlier in the Games – and that took place nowhere close to Cortina!
What time is the women’s super-G at the 2026 Olympics?
Women will compete in Alpine skiing’s super-G beginning at 5:30 a.m. ET (11:30 a.m. local time).
What TV channel is the Olympic women’s super-G on?
USA Network will have live coverage of the women’s super-G at the 2026 Winter Olympics, beginning at 5:30 a.m. ET.
Where is the women’s super-G held at the 2026 Olympics?
The women’s super-G takes place on the world renowned Olympia delle Tofane course at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Is there a live stream of the Olympc women’s super-G?
The women’s super-G at the 2026 Winter Olympics can be streamed on Peacock.