"The super-G in the morning gave me a very a good base for winning the race because I had more than a second advantage over Marlies," Riesch told reporters.

Riesch, who became Super Combined champion in Crans Montana last Saturday, played it safe on her run to make sure of the Super-G globe after watching Vonn surge down the slope.

We congratulate Maria Riesch to this success and wish her all the best for her further ski alpine career.