Austrian skier Stephanie Venier has won the women’s super-G at the Alpine skiing world championships in Austria.

Stephanie Venier gave hosts Austria a dream start to the Alpine World Ski Championships by winning the women's super-G gold on home snow in the first individual race on Thursday. Italy's Federica Brignone had to settle for silver on a clear and sunny day in Saalbach,

Stephanie Venier thrilled the crowd in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria by winning the women's super-G at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.