Daniela Merighetti, what a show. Wins in Cortina d'Ampezzo

on Saturday 14 January 2012
by Michela Caré

VIDEO: Daniela Merighetti, discesa femminile Cortina 2012

Big party at home

Italy. On Olympia Tofane, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites, Daniela Merighetti claimed their first victory in the World Cup. The Brescia, who from the beginning of the season he had always shown signs of terrific form, you are all set in front with a time of 1'33 "ahead of the 27 most dangerous rival, Lindsey Vonn, of 21 cents and Maria Riesch of 40 cents.

Not since December 7, 2008, in the speed disciplines, the azure did not go on the top step of the podium. The last time it was when Nadia Fachini won the super G in Lake Louise. A dream that Dada

pursues a life that has always known to be able to obtain, but because of injuries and at times of misfortune, had not yet managed to conquer. And speaking of injuries, this time even the aches have stopped. Yes, because if you remember well, the Bad Kleinkirchheim Brescia had fractured his left thumb beating strong against a pole.

"It 'been a really incredible day - says Daniela - I felt good on skis since the morning and found the right feeling with the snow. Beat two champions as Vonn and Riesch-Hoefl is a wonderful emotion, I dedicate this victory to myself, because I never gave up, even in moments of despair. I hurt so many times in the past but I have always believed that you have the qualities to get this satisfaction. I'm happy for our entire group, often underestimated but also my classmates have the opportunity to remove the satisfactions, I hope that this result will help us to grow further "

Great party for Daniela, but evidence of other bad blue. The best is Johanna Schnarf, sixteenth, nineteenth Verena Stuffer, Francesca Marsaglia twenty third, twenty-seventh Curtoni Elena. Out of thirty Fanchini Elena, Lucia Recchia and Federica Brignone, while not Agerer Lisa kicks off the bed with a fever.

results were not good, but no matter. Today is the feast of Dada, let's enjoy his victory and his smile in the pearl of the Dolomites.

Stampa