Out of the eight races this season, Rudman had claimed five podiums, including winning in Koenigssee, in Germany.

The 30-year-old said: "For the past three years, I've been second in the World Cup series and each time it's been down to the final race to decide the overall winner.

"This season all I had to do was finish ahead of Marion Thees in Calgary, who was seven points in front of me."

Rudman was second after the first run, and her second run was the sixth fastest but the combined time meant she was joint third in the race, securing 200 World Cup points.

Thees could only finish in 10th place, claiming 144 points, which left Rudman 49 points clear.

"It's what I've been after since starting the sport," Rudman added.

"I'm so, so happy. To me, the overall World Cup title is the most prestigious title to win in our sport."