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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 110th Victory at Women’s Slalom World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway

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Mikaela Shiffrin led a dominant podium at the World Cup Finals slalom in Hafjell, Norway, claiming victory ahead of Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener in second and Germany’s Emma Aicher in third. The American once again showcased her superiority in the discipline, converting a commanding first-run lead into another emphatic win. She had already secured the 2025-26 slalom season title, but finally […]
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Dominik Paris Makes it 2-for-2, Winning Super-G at World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell, Norway

Italy capped off a dominant weekend at the FIS Alpine World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell with yet another victory, as Dominik Paris led the podium in the men’s Super-G ahead of Vincent Kriechmayr in second and Raphael Haaser in third. The result on Sunday, March 22, secured a clean sweep of the weekend’s speed races for Italy, underlining the team’s […]
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U.S. Cross-Country Skier Jessie Diggins Ends Career with 4th Overall Season Title in Emotional World Cup Finale at Lake Placid, NY

Team USA’s cross-country skier Jessie Diggins brought her remarkable career to a close on Sunday, March 22, on home-soil at Lake Placid, New York, finishing 12th in the 20km mass start free at the World Cup Finals—an emotional farewell that was about far more than the result sheet. Related: Jessie Diggins—America’s Greatest Cross-Country Skier—Announces Intention to Retire Before the race […]
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Sofia Goggia Claims Super-G Victory and Season Title at Kvitfjell, Norway

Italy’s Sofia Goggia skied to a dominant victory today at the World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell, Norway. It is her third Super-G victory of the season, and it secured her the Super-G season title. Joining her on the podium were Corinne Suter from Switzerland in second place and Kira Weidle-Winkelmann in third place. Related: Italy’s Sofia Goggia Wins 2nd Super-G […]
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Laura Pirovano Wins Downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, and Claims Crystal Globe as Breezy Johnson Claims 2nd and Jumps into 3rd in Season Standings

The first day of the World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell, Norway, ended with two victories for Italy. After the men’s downhill was won by Dominik Paris, the celebration on the Italian team continued when Laura Pirovano claimed not only her third career World Cup victory but also the downhill Crystal Globe in the process. Related: Laura Pirovano Does it Again: […]
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Aspen Snowmass, CO, Honors Olympic Halfpipe Champion Alex Ferreira with Named Run

In a tribute to one of its most accomplished hometown athletes, Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, has honored Alex Ferreira by naming a ski run after the Olympic gold medalist, celebrating both his historic achievements and deep roots in the community. Related: “If You’re Not Scared, You Have a Death Wish”—Lessons for Aspiring Athletes from Champion Halfpipe Skier Alex Ferreira The newly […]
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Dominik Paris Dominates Downhill at Kvitfjell, Norway, as World Cup Finals Get Underway

The World Cup Finals opened Saturday, March 21, under clear skies in Kvitfjell, Norway, with the men’s downhill delivering a high-speed showcase on the Olympiabakken course ahead of the women’s race later in the day. Victory went to Italy’s Dominik Paris, who produced a commanding run to beat Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen and Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr. Paris finished 0.19 seconds […]
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[VIDEO] Drunk Skier Who Downed 12 Beers and Jägermeister During World Cup Race Now Faces Deportation

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Gabriel Gledhill skied 50 kilometers (32 miles) through the Holmenkollen World Cup course last Saturday while downing more than 12 beers and several shots of Jägermeister. He finished 67th out of 75 starters. The following week, he faces deportation from the country he has called home for five years. Related: Is Après Skiing Dead? Study Reveals Lowest Rate of Alcohol […]
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Ski Racer Announces Immediate Retirement: “Given a 2nd Lease on Life—I’m Not Willing to Risk That”

In a decision that stunned the alpine skiing world, Niels Hintermann announced his immediate retirement last week, citing the lasting physical and psychological impact of the cancer he overcame just last year. The 30-year-old Swiss speed specialist revealed his decision after withdrawing from the downhill in Courchevel, France, on Friday, March 13. However subsequently it was announced, that he will […]
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The Battle for the Women’s FIS Alpine Overall Crystal Globe: Shiffrin vs. Aicher

The 2025-26 FIS Alpine World Cup season is heading into its last inning: the World Cup Finals. With four races—one in each discipline—at Lillehammer, Norway, from March 21 to 25, and 400 points still on the table, the race for the women’s Overall Crystal Globe has narrowed to a two-athlete duel between Mikaela Shiffrin and Emma Aicher. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin […]
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Lindsey Vonn Says She’s Not Ready to Decide Future After Devastating Olympic Crash

American ski legend Lindsey Vonn says she is not ready to discuss whether she will return to ski racing following the devastating injuries she sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics, telling fans and followers that her focus remains solely on recovery. In a pair of posts shared March 15 on the social platform Twitter (X), the 41-year-old pushed back against […]
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Freeride World Tour Returns to Alaska for First Time Since 2017 With Huge Lines in Haines

The Freeride World Tour has returned to Alaska for the first time since 2017. Haines replaced Kicking Horse Mountain Resort as the fifth stop on the tour and the first stop following the cut. The freeride athletes have endured a particularly tumultuous season leading up to this point, with three stops in a row that were scheduled but ultimately cancelled due […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates Slalom in Åre, Sweden, for 109th Career Win as Overall Globe Battle Tightens

The World Cup weekend in Åre, Sweden, concluded Sunday with an exciting women’s slalom that saw Mikaela Shiffrin once again prove why she remains the dominant force in the discipline. The American star captured her 109th career World Cup victory and 72nd career slalom win, finishing 0.94 seconds ahead of Germany’s Emma Aicher, while Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener rounded out the podium […]
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Both Men’s Super-G Races at France’s Courchevel Canceled—Marco Odermatt Wins Crystal Globe

Both scheduled men’s Super-G races in Courchevel, France, have been canceled after heavy snowfall made it impossible to stage a safe competition, according to International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). FIS announced the cancellation on social media, citing excessive snowfall on the course and safety concerns for athletes. Race organizers had initially hoped to run two Super-G races in Courchevel […]
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Paula Moltzan Charges to 2nd Place in Åre, Sweden, as Julia Scheib Clinches Giant Slalom Season Title

Saturday, March 14, saw the last Giant Slalom of the regular World Cup season in Åre, Sweden. The final Giant Slalom race before the World Cup Finals in Lillehammer, Norway, certainly did not disappoint. It was nail-biting excitement and upsets until the final racer. With the discipline crystal globe on the line and several athletes still mathematically in contention, the […]
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From First Win to Birthday Weekend: Mikaela Shiffrin Turns 31 in Åre, Sweden

The greatest alpine skier of all time, Mikaela Shiffrin, celebrates her 31st birthday today. Given the legendary skier is competing this weekend in Åre, Sweden, she will be spending her birthday—like probably most of her birthdays—training. But don’t feel sorry for her—as Shiffrin told SnowBrains at the Atomic Media day, “my perfect day […] is on the mountain, training, with […]
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Chaos-Plagued Moguls Season Ends With Azerbaijan Cancellation, USA’s Olivia Giaccio Claims First Crystal Globe

The 2025-26 freestyle moguls season ended the same way it began, with a cancellation. After a winter marked by withdrawn hosts, venue changes, and geopolitical tensions, the final World Cup stop at Shahdag, Azerbaijan, was called off, abruptly locking in the season’s Crystal Globe standings. Related: Swedish Resort Idre Fjäll Withdraws from Hosting 2025-26 Ski Cross and Moguls World Cups […]
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