The most famous resort town here is, of course, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which hosted the 1936 Olympic Games and is popular with the international set.

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Going into the final event, Vonn led the standings with 340 points despite missing the preceding races at Meribel and Garmisch, with Maze right behind her.

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Meanwhile, Austria's Marcel Hirscher increased his advantage in the battle for the men's overall World Cup title with second place in the giant slalom at Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany.

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