Sofia Goggia (28) has what Lara Gut-Behrami (30) is still missing: an Olympic gold medal. The wild Italian got it almost four years ago in Pyeongchang (SKor). Will Gut-Behrami follow suit in Beijing (China) next February? The training impressions of the Ticino woman promise a lot – or so the rumors. “I believe in rumors,” says Goggia with a smile. “Apparently Lara is really very fast,” she adds.
Hungry Lara
What is often forgotten: Gut-Behrami played a part in the fact that Goggia made it all the way to the top. Because: When she was still a teenager in the European Cup, Gut-Behrami helped out with skis from time to time – both were under contract with Atomic. «I admired Lara, I loved her. A lot has happened in the meantime, she got injured and got married. But the way she drove last winter is unbelievable, ”said Goggia.
It is quite possible that the two will have high-class duels in the coming winter – especially in the Super-G. The power woman from Bergamo is aware of how strong Gut-Behrami is. «Lara is fast in training and still hungry. She set herself the goal of the gold medal in Beijing, ”says Goggia.