By U.S. Ski Team

SPINDLERUV MLYN, Czech Republic -– Reigning Audi FIS Alpine World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn of Vail rocketed to the first World Cup giant slalom podium of her career Friday to make a bold move toward her fourth consecutive season-long title.

Vonn, who wrapped up the super combined, downhill and super G titles last weekend, finished third and has now earned a World Cup podium in every discipline. In doing so, she trimmed German Maria Riesch’s overall lead to just 38 points with five races remaining in the season. World Cup giant slalom leader Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany captured the win with Julia Mancuso of Squaw Valley sixth and Sarah Schleper of Vail 20th.

Official results, Audi FIS Alpine World Cup, Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, Giant Slalom

1. Viktoria Rebensburg, Germany, 2:15.22

2. Denise Karbon, Italy, 2:16.48

3. Lindsey Vonn, Vail, CO, 2:16.67

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6. Julia Mancuso, Squaw Valley, CA, 2:17.03

20. Sarah Schelper, Vail, CO, 2:18.57

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Did not qualify 1st run:

Laurenne Ross (Klamath Falls, OR), Mikaela Shiffrin (Vail, CO)