Ester Ledecká Triumphs in Soldeu World Cup Training
Soldeu, Andorra – Ester Ledecká showcased a strong return to form, winning the opening training run for the World Cup downhill race in Soldeu on February 25, 2026. The Czech Republic’s representative finished with a 37-hundredth-of-a-second lead over Italy’s Nicol Delago .
Bouncing Back from Olympic Disappointment
This victory comes after a challenging Olympic Games for Ledecká, where she faced setbacks in both super-G and snowboard parallel slalom. In 2018, she secured gold in super-G, but experienced a fall in that event during the recent Olympics. She likewise faced an unexpected quarterfinal exit in parallel slalom in Livigno .
Upcoming Races in Soldeu
The downhill race in Soldeu is scheduled for Friday. Saturday will feature a super-G race, serving as a replacement for the January competition originally planned for Zauchensee. Another super-G is set to take place on Sunday .
Key Takeaways
- Ester Ledecká won the training run for the World Cup downhill in Soldeu.
- She finished 37 hundredths of a second ahead of Nicol Delago.
- This performance marks a positive return after a disappointing Olympic Games.
- The Soldeu races include downhill (Friday), super-G (Saturday), and another super-G (Sunday).