Suhadolc Wins First Super-G

Mojca Suhadolc of Slovenia, starting from the No. 1 position, raced to her first World Cup victory Sunday in a super-G.

Suhadolc charged down the hard-packed course in 1 minute, 15.80 seconds.

Unlike most skiers, Suhadolc enjoys being in the No. 1 spot.

"I like being at the front of the race," she said. "I get nervous if I wait around at the top. This way I don't think about (the race) so much."

Germany's Hilde Gerg, the runner-up in Saturday's downhill, was second in the super-G at 1:15.82. Downhill winner Isolde Kostner of Italy was third at 1:16.19. She leads the overall World Cup standings with 186 points.

Suhadolc, in her eighth season on the circuit, has had a frustrating career marred by injuries.

The last time she was on the medal podium was in 1996 after finishing second in a giant slalom and third in a super-G at Val d'Isere.

"It's a very special feeling, I didn't expect to be so fast," said Suhadolc, who left the finish area after her run because she didn't think her time would stand up.

"I've always been close, but now things are changing."

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