American speed specialist Lindsey Vonn did not enter as she prepares for the upcoming fast races in North America next month and home favourite Anna Veith sat out as she continues to recover from a severe knee injury.
Tāpat uz starta neizgāja arī mājinieku favorīte Anna Veita (iepriekš pazīstama kā Fenningere), kura turpina atlabšanu pēc smagas kājas traumas un vāciete Viktorija Rebensburga, kura nesen guva ceļgala traumu.