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New Biathlon Shooting Range in Vuokatti, Finland, Attracts International Team, Including Team USA

This fall, Vuokatti, Finland, became the setting for a groundbreaking biathlon training and testing facility, merging state-of-the-art technology with the winter sport’s unique demands. Developed by the University of Jyväskylä’s Sport Technology Unit, the shooting range allows biathletes to practice on electronic targets, providing instant feedback on accuracy for both athletes and coaches. The range offers eight shooting areas: six […]
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Schilthorn-Piz Gloria, Switzerland, Launches the World’s Steepest Aerial Tramway This December

From December 13, 2024, Switzerland will be home to the world’s steepest aerial tramway. Schilthorn-Piz Gloria in the Jungfrau Ski Area in the Bernese Alps will open the first section of its aerial tramway to the peak at Schilthorn on December 13. The first of three sections is the steepest, with a gradient of 159.4% in its steepest part and […]
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Italian Ski Racer Killed in Training at Schnalstal Glacier/Val Senales, Italy

Matilde Lorenzi, a promising young Italian skier, has been killed in a tragic accident during training. On Monday, October 28, the 19-year-old crashed while training on the Schnalstal Glacier/Val Senales Glacier in South Tyrol, Italy. Her condition appeared critical from the start: Lorenzi was intubated and airlifted by helicopter to the San Maurizio hospital in Bolzano following the severe fall. […]
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Men’s Giant Slalom FIS Alpine World Cup in Sölden, Austria, Gets Historic All-Norwegian Podium

In somewhat of a déjà vu, the men’s race at Sölden, Austria, on Sunday, October 27, also featured the favorite in bib number 1 and a surprise Swiss withdrawal from the race after inspection. Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt was given the bib no 1 in the bib ceremony on Saturday night, while his teammate Loic Meillard announced pre-race that he would […]
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Katie Hensien Shines as the Star of U.S. Ski Team at Women’s FIS Alpine World Cup Giant Slalom in Sölden, Austria

It was an incredible season opener at Sölden, Austria, today, October 26, which saw Italy’s Federica Brignone win in the women’s Giant Slalom. After almost 7 months’ break, the world’s skiing elite is back for the 2024-25 season, and the Stifel U.S. Ski Team was in great form, with four athletes finishing in the top 11. The day started with […]
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Norwegian Ski Racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Will Not Compete During the 2024-25 FIS Alpine World Cup Season Due to Lingering Injuries

Norwegian ski racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announced on his social media channels today that he will not compete during the 2024-25 season. ”Here we are, guys — don’t worry, I’m not retiring, but I do have some updates for you,” the speed specialist opened his video message on Instagram. Unfortunately, Kilde’s injuries have not healed enough to enable him to […]
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