Lienz, Austria (Friday, December 28, 2001) - Swiss skier Lillian Kummer won her first World Cup Fri., taking the giant slalom in Lienz after first-run-leading Andrine Flemmen of Norway dropped way off the pace in the second run. Kirsten Clark (Raymond, ME) led three Americans finishing 17th.

It was the first World Cup win for Kummer, who won in 2:12.06. Clark was 17th in 2:13.23, with Sarah Schleper (Vail, CO) 18th in 2:13.44 and Kristina Koznick (Burnsville, MN) 28th in 2:14.00.

It was a mixed bag for U.S. skiers. Clark, who had a strong first run, made a big mistake midway through her second run costing her over a half-second. Schleper had to deal with a goggle strap which broke midway down her first run.

The women are back in action Saturday with a slalom in Lienz.

FIS CAFE DE COLOMBIA WORLD CUP
Women's Giant Slalom
Lienz, Austria
Fri. Dec. 28, 2001
1. Lilian Kummer, Switzerland, 2:21.06
2. Karen Putzer, Italy, 2:12.09
3. Anja Paerson, Sweden, 2:12.14
3. Ylva Nowen, Sweden, 2:12.14
5. Stina Hofgard Nilson, Norway, 2:12.48

17. Kirsten Clark, Raymond, ME, 2:113.23
18. Sarah Schleper, Vail, CO, 2:13.44
28. Kristina Koznick, Burnsville, MN, 2:14.00

Overall Standings
1. Michaela Dorfmeister, Austria, 448
2. Isolde Kostner, Italy, 353
3. Karen Putzer, Italy, 173
4. Hilde Gerg, Germany, 305
5. Sonja Nef, Switzerland, 300

11. Kirsten Clark, Raymond, ME, 185
16. Caroline Lalive, Steamboat Springs, CO, 163
30. Kristina Koznick, Burnsville, MN, 103
35. Picabo Street, Park City, UT, 85
49. Jonna Mendes, S. Lake Tahoe, CA, 60
52. Sarah Schleper, Vail, CO, 50
62. Kate Monahan, Aspen, CO, 39
86. Lindsey C. Kildow, Vail, CO, 12

Giant Slalom Standings
1. Sonja Nef, Switzerland, 240
2. Michaela Dorfmeister, 196
3. Andrine Flemmen, Norway, 176
4. Allison Forsyth, Canada, 175
5. Karen Putzer, Italy, 173

23. Kirsten Clark, Raymond, ME, 43
27. Sarah Schleper, Vail, CO, 39
31. Kristina Koznick, Burnsville, MN, 31