51.   The Norwegian, tied for second with Maier in the World Cup combined standings last season, has never had a podium finish in Wengen in any discipline.

52.   The podium finish came as validation for Trinkl, who was left off the Olympic downhill squad despite a remarkable campaign this season.

53.   The podium finish of the Brazilian driver salvaged an otherwise disappointing day for Ferrari, the home team in this race..

54.   Villeneuve said he would be happy with a podium finish in his race debut.

55.   With five victories and two other podium finishes, Meissnitzer has rocketed to the top of the overall standings, rapidly pulling away from her closest challengers.

56.   For the young Italian Capirossi, it was only his second podium finish after also taking third place in the last race of last season.

57.   Hakkinen has had four successive podium finishes and is looking for another in Suzuka.

58.   Harada, making his first podium finish of the season after a string of niggling injuries, was waving his fists in delight after crossing the finish line.

59.   Harada, making his first podium finish of the season after a string of niggling injuries, was delighted.

60.   It was the first World Cup podium finish for Ammann and Koch.