Riesch was making her return from a long injury lay-off
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Maria Riesch sealed her comeback from a serious knee injury with victory in the opening World Cup downhill of the Alpine skiing season at Lake Louise.
The 22-year-old Germany claimed her first victory since 2004 in a winning time of one minute 51.31 seconds.
Lindsey Kildow was second in 1:51.74 with Nadia Fanchini, whose sister Elena won the race last year, third.
"It was a total surprise. I was lucky, but I have been so often unlucky so it was my turn," said Riesch.
"But I had no pressure.It's so good to know again that you can win races and that you are not scared of the big injuries.
"That I can win the first downhill after my injuries is just amazing."
The race was halted for 20 minutes when Jessica Lindell-Vikarby crashed heavily and had to be taken away by helicopter.
World Cup downhill result, Lake Louise:
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