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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Applies for Wildcard for Lindsey Vonn for World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland

"Lindsey Vonn of the Usa competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Super-G on January 19, 2015 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (Photo by Christophe Pallot/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)"

Lindsey Vonn, the legendary speed queen of Alpine skiing, is inching closer to a return to competition. It has been confirmed that the U.S. Ski Association has taken a proactive step, submitting an official wildcard request to the International Ski Federation (FIS). The application, addressed to FIS Secretary General Michel Vion, was made five weeks before the two Super-G races […]
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The Touching Ways That the World’s Most Elite Ski Racers Have Honored Deceased Young Ski Racer Matilde Lorenzi in Levi, Finland

Levi Arm Patches

Eagle-eyed readers may have noticed something on Mikaela Shiffrin’s arm at Levi, Finland, last week. The American skiing legend and several other international elite athletes wore an armband during the Slalom World Cup race. The armband carried an image of deceased aspiring athlete Matilde Lorenzi, who died following an accident during training at Schnalstaler Glacier in Italy on October 28, […]
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France’s Clement Noël Triumphs at Slalom World Cup in Levi, Finland, U.S. Ski Racer Ben Ritchie Records Personal Best with 13th Place

French skier Clement Noël delivered a commanding performance at the FIS World Cup Slalom in Levi, Finland, on Sunday, November 17. The reigning Olympic champion dominated the icy “Black Levi” slope, leading after the first run and fending off fierce competition to claim the top spot. Noël, who had struggled with comfort during his initial run, found his rhythm in […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 98th Victory and 8th Reindeer at FIS World Cup Slalom Race in Levi, Finland

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin extended her reindeer herd by winning her eighth reindeer at the FIS World Cup Slalom event in Levi, Finland, on Saturday, November 16. It marks the American skier’s 98th World Cup career victory. It was a tricky race in Levi, with fog, light rain, and low visibility at the start of Run 1 and thick […]
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Cool or Crazy?—Reactions to Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback at Age 40

U.S. Ski & Snowboard today announced the official comeback of skiing legend Lindsey Vonn to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Vonn’s decision to return to competitive ski racing comes after a successful knee replacement surgery in April this year after recurring issues had plagued the 40-year-old athlete following several injuries during her active racing career. What exactly this decision will […]
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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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