Lotte Sejersted fastest in World Cup downhill training; Vonn finishes 10th

Sejersted fastest in downhill training; Vonn 10th

HAUS IM ENNSTAL, Austria — Lotte Smiseth Sejersted of Norway benefited from better weather Thursday to post the fastest time in a World Cup downhill training.

Sejersted charged down the Krummholz course in Austria in 1 minute, 41.22 seconds to beat Chemmy Alcott of Britain by 0.15 seconds. Regina Mader of Austria was third.

Overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn was 1.22 seconds back in 10th.

The weather improved midway through the session. Skiers in the second start group — who are normally slower than the first 30 — ended up with the seven best times.

Vonn was among the early starters who were hampered by heavy wind and snowfall.

Vonn, who has a bruised arm, has won two downhill events this season.

The event starts Friday with a downhill.