Justyna Kowalczyk claimed victory at the 33rd edition of La Sgambeda, a premier freestyle skiing event held in Livigno, Italy, this past weekend. The seasoned five-time Olympic medalist replicated her triumph from the previous year, solidifying her enduring influence within the sport.
Navigating the challenging 30-kilometer track, Kowalczyk displayed her exceptional expertise, outpacing her rivals significantly. Her dominance was evident as she crossed the finish line with an impressive lead, surpassing the second-place finisher, France’s Emilie Bulle, by a substantial margin of one minute and 14 seconds. The gap widened even further with a remarkable two and a half minutes ahead of the third-place finisher, Sigrid Mutscheller from Germany.
7 miesiący🖤❤️🩹
— Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli (@JuiceKowalczyk) December 17, 2023
#sgambeda🥇
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With an illustrious career boasting two Olympic gold medals and World Championship titles, alongside an impressive tally of four World Cup victories, Kowalczyk bid farewell to professional competition in 2019. However, her return to the La Sgambeda event signifies her enduring passion for the sport and her unrelenting pursuit of excellence.