I'm so pleased with this. It is totally unexpected for me coming after the injury. The ligament problem meant I had to be cautious and maybe in a way that helped me because I was quite relaxed.

He was superb, even on one ski.

I gave my best physically but I have to keep some of my mental power for the Olympics.

I did my best to win and I don't think I made a major mistake.

The way I'm skiing right now makes me feel like the only one who can stop me is myself. I think I'm in the form of my life.

I've got a pretty good handle on how to jockey for a favorable starting number.

It's also important for my confidence looking forward for the Worlds next month. I know for sure that I have a good chance of defending my title here.

Myself, Hermann and Bode are not dominating like we did last year.

It's just a dream come true.