Soelden, Austria • The first run of the season-opening World Cup giant slalom on Saturday was well and truly over when Lindsey Vonn was still patiently working her way through countless TV interviews in a nearly abandoned finish area.
There was no need to hurry as the American four-time overall champion didn't have to prepare for a second run.
Vonn's first GS appearance in nearly two years ended in disappointment. She was 3.31 seconds behind first-run leader Manuela Moelgg of Italy and finished in 34th position, with only the top 30 starting in the final leg.