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Germany’s Emma Aicher Claims First-Ever Career Victory at Downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, While USA’s Lauren Macuga Finishes in Close 2nd

After a surprise podium finish in bib 27 on Friday, February 28, Germany’s Emma Aicher proved her breakthrough performance was no fluke by claiming her first-ever World Cup victory on Saturday, March 1. The 21-year-old German, who had secured her maiden podium just a day earlier, stunned the field again by edging out the USA’s Lauren Macuga by just 0.03 […]
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Breezy Johnson Back on Podium at Downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, as Conny Hütter Wins & Emma Aicher Claims 1st Career Podium

Breezy Johnson entered the downhill race in Kvitfjell, Norway, on Friday, February 28, with high expectations resting on the freshly crowned Downhill World Champion’s shoulders. The American had also won Thursday’s downhill training, and she did not disappoint, securing her eighth career World Cup podium with a third-place finish. Austria’s Cornelia “Conny” Hütter took the victory, while Germany’s Emma Aicher […]
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America’s Golden Girl: Breezy Johnson Crowns Herself 2025 Downhill World Champion at Saalbach, Austria

There were a lot of hot contenders for the title of Downhill World Champion this Saturday, February 8, but it was an underdog who took the victory on the Zwölferkogel course in Saalbach, Austria. USA’s Breezy Johnson claimed victory ahead of home favorite Mirjam Puchner in second place and Czechia’s Ester Ledecka in third place. U.S. Breezy Johnson had the […]
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Oh Canada!—James Crawford Wins Hahnenkamm Downhill & Cameron Alexander Comes 3rd in Kitzbühel, Austria

A Canadian storm swept across the famous Hahnenkamm slope of Kitzbühel, Austria, on Saturday, January 25, as James Crawford and teammate Cameron Alexander delivered a one-two punch in the men’s downhill, upending a stacked field of European contenders on one of skiing’s most legendary stages. Related: Gold for Canada’s James Crawford in Super-G at 2023 World Championships in Courchevel, France […]
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Czech Skier in Medically Induced Coma After World Cup Downhill Training Crash in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Czech alpine skier Tereza Nova, 26, is in a medically induced coma after a severe crash during World Cup downhill training on Friday, January 24, the Czech Ski Federation confirmed Saturday, January 25. “Tereza Nova has been placed in an induced coma following her fall during downhill training yesterday (Friday) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. She underwent surgery to reduce brain swelling at the […]
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Double-Italian Downhill Podium at World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, While USA’s Breezy Johnson Claims 4th

The world’s speed women gathered today, January 25, at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for the Downhill. It was an overcast day, but visibility was good, and the course was firm. The top two podium spots went to Italy today, with Federica Brignone in first and teammate Sofia Goggia in second. Rounding out the podium was Switzerland’s Corinne Suter, who came back from […]
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Sofia Goggia Wins Downhill FIS World Cup at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, While Team USA Posts Strong Results

The Downhill race at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, is always a highlight on the FIS calendar. Known as one of the toughest courses on the women’s circuit, last year’s slew of crashes caused concern leading into Saturday’s race. However, the day ended with only two DNFs, neither resulting from crashes, and it was a showcase of thrilling competition. Local favorite Sofia […]
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Italy’s Federica Brignone Wins 30th Career FIS Alpine World Cup at St. Anton, Austria, While Lindsey Vonn Claims an Amazing 6th Place in Her 1st Comeback Downhill Race

On a spectacular bluebird day in St. Anton, Austria, the world’s best female speed skiers battled it out on the Karl Schranz Downhill course. Victory went to Italy’s Federica Brignone, while second place went to rookie Malorie Blanc on her Downhill World Cup debut. The 21-year-old Swiss skier in bib 46 bumped down Czechia’s Ester Ledecka, who put down a […]
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Lindsey Vonn Places 10th in Downhill Training Just 2 Days Ahead of FIS Alpine World Cup in St. Anton, Austria

Lindsey Vonn appears to be in top fighting shape as the U.S. athlete has shown strong form during Downhill training runs in St. Anton, Austria. Ahead of the FIS Downhill races, several timed training runs are held. On Thursday, January 9, Lindsey Vonn came 10th during the Downhill training in St. Anton. Yesterday’s training was canceled, but Thursday’s results show […]
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Austria’s Cornelia Hütter Claims Downhill Victory at Beaver Creek, CO, While USA’s Lauren Macuga Claims PB 4th

Saturday, December 14, saw the first-ever women’s Downhill World Cup at Beaver Creek, Colorado. Victory went to Austria’s Cornelia Hütter, with Italy’s Sofia Goggia claiming second place and Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami rounding out the podium in third place. It was a fantastic day today at Beaver Creek with sunshine and a cheerful crowd out to celebrate the world’s fastest female […]
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Next Generation Safety: The Future Of Downhill Ski Protection With D-Air

The next generation of intelligent airbag technology for skiing, trusted by World Cup champions The new D-air® Ski Shield 3X is the latest innovation of the Dainese D-air® airbag system for skiing. It is certified to support up to three activations without needing replacement. The Dainese D-Air Ski 2 is the most advanced wearable airbag system for skiers. D-Air 2 […]
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Double-Swiss Downhill Podium at World Cup in Beaver Creek, CO, As USA’s Bryce Bennett Records a New PB

An exciting first day of World Cup events at Beaver Creek, Colorado, saw Switzerland’s Justin Murisier snatch the crown from teammate and last season’s overall title winner Marco Odermatt by fractions of a second. The Birds of Prey course is hosting three days of men’s events, and today, Friday, December 6, saw the Downhill race ahead of Saturday’s Super-G and […]
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FIS Confirms Compulsory Airbag Use for 2024-25 Season for Downhill & Super-G Ski Racers

  The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) confirmed on Friday, November 8, that the use of airbags will be mandatory for all athletes competing in the Alpine speed disciplines at FIS World Cup races as of this 2024-25 season. The council held an online meeting to discuss the obligatory topic of airbags after voting in favor of introducing the […]
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Men’s Downhill FIS World Cup Final Canceled at Saalbach, Austria, Awarding the Crystal Globe to Marco Odermatt Without Final Showdown

The final event of the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit, the Downhill, scheduled for Sunday, March 24, had to be canceled after several delays. The much-anticipated showdown between Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt and France’s Cyprien Sarazin, who were only 42 points apart in the standings, could not take place. Unfortunately despite several delays, inclement weather made a competition impossible. The local […]
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Austria’s Cornelia Hütter Snatches 23/24 Season Downhill Crystal Globe from Switzerlands Lara Gut-Behrami in Dramatic World Cup Final in Saalbach, Austria

Lara Gut-Behrami went into the Downhill final on Saturday, March 23, as top-ranked Downhill skier, the Giant Slalom and Super-G Crystal Globe already on the shelf, and the Downhill and Overall Crystal Globe within reach. With 369 points in the season’s rankings and second-ranked Sofia Goggia with 360 points out due to a broken leg, the Downhill Globe looked like […]
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[VIDEO] U.S. Ski Racer Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Scene of Downhill Crash at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin shared her visit to the crash site at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on her social media account. The American skier went to the resort in the Dolomites with retired ski racer Tina Maze. Slovenian Maze is one of the most successful ski racers in the world, who like Shiffrin competed across all alpine disciplines. She is […]
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Lara Gut-Behrami Wins FIS Downhill World Cup in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami claimed her fourth consecutive World Cup today, February 16, at Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Temperatures in Crans-Montana were fairly warm, causing the finish to be moved up the hill for safety reasons, as the snow down low was too soft. This did not keep Gut-Behrami from claiming her 44th career victory on home soil in only 1:19.11 minutes. Second […]
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Podium for Team USA’s Jackie Wiles & More Crashes at the Downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

While today’s Downhill, the second of two Downhill races at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, was equally eventful as yesterday’s, Team USA came away with a podium despite Mikaela Shiffrin missing from the team today. Yesterday, Friday, January 26, Shiffrin had crashed on the top-section of the Olympia delle Tofane course at the Italian ski resort. But it was Jackie Wiles today, […]
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