Skiing: Maze Takes G-Slalom Gold

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 17 February - Slovenian ski star Tina Maze overcame a string of near misses to take her first gold medal in major competitions by winning the giant slalom at the World Skiing Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Thursday.

Maribor Tine Maze grabs gold in the giant slalom at the World Skiing Championships,. Photo: Nebojsa Tejic/STA

Maribor
Tine Maze grabs gold in the giant slalom at the World Skiing Championships,.
Photo: Nebojsa Tejic/STA

Maribor Tine Maze grabs gold in the giant slalom at the World Skiing Championships,. Photo: Nebojsa Tejic/STA

Maribor
Tine Maze grabs gold in the giant slalom at the World Skiing Championships,.
Photo: Nebojsa Tejic/STA

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