Following her success in Trondheim, Norway, Alexa Brabec returned to the World Cup podium today in Ramsau, Austria, claiming second in the Women's Individual Mass Start Normal Hill HS98/5.0km.
The Mass Start Race is always an exciting format to watch, and Alexa skied confidently to second place in the race, putting her in a great position for the jumping. After having the best jump in official training and winning the PCR jump Thursday, Brabec put down an outstanding 90 meter jump, putting her just .5 points behind Norway's Ida Marie Hagen.
Following the awards and photos, Brabec shared, "I'm super psyched with today. It was a hard race so it feels good that I was able to put down the second fastest time. And it was a pretty good jump so I am excited to go again tomorrow."
Teammate Annika Malacinski also had another strong performance with her 11th place finish. With both U.S. women in the top 15 again, they continue to prove that women's Nordic Combined is growing in depth, competitiveness, and international relevance.