Moltzan snagged bronze by one hundredth over Thea Louise Stjernesund of Norway combining times from two runs. Moltzan, a 30-year-old who has spent summers as a whitewater rafting guide, extended the U.S. run to a medal in each of the first four women’s events at these worlds.

Austria's Raphael Haaser kick-started a home party as he stormed to gold in the men's giant slalom at the Alpine Skiing World Championships after a superb second run on Friday. Switzerland's domination of the championships was expected to continue with reigning world and Olympic champion Marco Odermatt the pre-race favourite.