Winter sports - Aleksander Aamodt Kilde claims second ski World Cup triumph in two days at Beaver Creek

The Norwegian prevailed in today's downhill event after yesterday's super-G triumph. The Norwegian had already won the super-G event this weekend, and his time of 1:39.63 in today's downhill event saw him claim two victories in two days. Aamodt Kilde was the only man to break the 1:40 barrier.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde continued his recent fine form with downhill victory at Beaver Creek on Saturday.

The Norwegian had already won the super-G event this weekend, and his time of 1:39.63 in today's downhill event saw him claim two victories in two days.

Aamodt Kilde was the only man to break the 1:40 barrier, with two-time Olympic skiing champion Matthias Mayer in second.

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The Austrian, who won the downhill event in Alberta last weekend and also finished second in yesterday's super-G, once again picked up silver with a time of 1:40.29.

Swiss two-time Olympic medallist Beat Feuz finished in third place in a time of 1:40.64, while Italian Matteo Marsaglia finished fourth in 1:40.80.

Team GB's Roy-Alexander Steudle finished in 52nd place, the slowest athlete to complete the course.

In the women's event, Italian Sofia Goggia won with a time of 1:48.42, ahead of second-placed American Breezy Johnson.

The reigning Olympic champion came home in 1:48.42s, more than eight tenths of a second clear of runner-up Breezy Johnson; the same top two as Friday's downhill season opener.

There was a different face on the third step of the podium, which was occupied by Corinne Suter after the Swiss star edged out Austrian pair Cornelia Huetter and Christine Scheyer.

Goggia has now won the last six downhill races she has competed in, either side of an injury in January, drawing her level with record streaks set by Lindsey Vonn and Picabo Street.

"It's a joyful day," said Goggia, reflecting on a triumph which marked her 13th career World Cup gold.

"Today the weather was very different to yesterda. I knew that with the gap I won with yesterday, I could have skied a little slower [today].

"I think I made a really solid run. I knew the points at which I had to be really fast. I pushed at some points and made the right balance.

"I will give everything to hold on to the red bib."

Watch top 3 runs as Goggia wins again

Third went to Swiss Corinne Suter.

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