Austrian skier Stephanie Venier wins women’s super-G world title [Video]

Stephanie Venier gave host nation Austria its first gold medal of the alpine skiing world championships by beating the pre-race favourites in the women’s super-G on Thursday in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria.

Federica Brignone of Italy was 0.10 seconds behind to take the silver medal, and Lauren Macuga of the United States and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie of Norway shared bronzes, 0.24 off the lead.

“It’s just a dream, and it’s just amazing in front of the home crowd. Nothing can beat this,” Venier said. 

“It was just a good run, I think my best ever. I am a world champ, it’s so unreal. Crazy, crazy.”

WATCH | Venier captures world championship gold on home mountain:

Stephanie Venier thrilled the crowd in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria by winning the women’s super-G at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.

Canada’s Cassidy Grey finished 20th after she was forced to do a re-run.

WATCH | Canadian Gray …