Courchevel, France, FIS World Cup Night Slalom: Zrinka Ljutic Does it Again as Mikaela Shiffrin Returns After 60 days away from competition following a severe abdominal injury sustained at the Stifel Killington Cup in November, Mikaela Shiffrin returned to World Cup racing under the lights in Courchevel, France, on January 30. Though her quest for an elusive 100th World Cup victory will have to wait, the five-time overall champion made a crucial step in her comeback, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 30, 2025 0 Comments
Norway Dominates FIS World Cup Giant Slalom in Schladming, Austria, While USAโs River Radmus Places 12th Alexander Steen Olsen of Norway claimed his second Audi FIS Ski World Cup title of the season and the third of his career with a victory on a shortened Giant Slalom course at Schladming, Austria, on Tuesday night, January 28. Heavy rainfall and snowfall earlier in the day forced organizers to apply large amounts of salt to maintain course conditions. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 29, 2025 0 Comments
Oh Canada!โJames Crawford Wins Hahnenkamm Downhill & Cameron Alexander Comes 3rd in Kitzbรผhel, Austria A Canadian storm swept across the famous Hahnenkamm slope of Kitzbรผhel, Austria, on Saturday, January 25, as James Crawford and teammate Cameron Alexander delivered a one-two punch in the menโs downhill, upending a stacked field of European contenders on one of skiingโs most legendary stages. Related: Gold for Canadaโs James Crawford in Super-G at 2023 World Championships in Courchevel, France […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 25, 2025 1 Comment
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.ย “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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 25, 2025 0 Comments
Double-Italian Downhill Podium at World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, While USAโs Breezy Johnson Claims 4th The worldโs 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 Switzerlandโs Corinne Suter, who came back from […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 25, 2025 0 Comments
New Zealandโs Alice Robinson Wins Giant Slalom at Kronplatz, Italy, While USAโs Paula Moltzan Claims 3rd What an exciting day today, January 21, at Kronplatz, Italy, with unexpected podium winners and some upsets for seasoned skiers. Perched in the heart of the Dolomites, Kronplatz has been a staple on the FIS World Cup circuit since 2017. It has been a premier destination for technical events, particularly Giant Slalom races, and Mikaela Shiffrin holds the record for […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 21, 2025 0 Comments
Sofia Goggia Wins Downhill FIS World Cup at Cortina dโAmpezzo, Italy, While Team USA Posts Strong Results The Downhill race at Cortina dโAmpezzo, Italy, is always a highlight on the FIS calendar. Known as one of the toughest courses on the womenโs circuit, last yearโs slew of crashes caused concern leading into Saturdayโs race. However, the day ended with only two DNFs, neither resulting from crashes, and it was a showcase of thrilling competition. Local favorite Sofia […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 19, 2025 0 Comments
Double-Swiss Podium at Night Slalom World Cup in Flachau, Austria, While Paula Moltzan Claims 6th Place For the last six years, the victor at the Night Slalom in Flachau, Austria, was one of two ski racers: Mikaela Shiffrin or Petra Vlhova. With both skiers currently not competing due to injuries, the title was up for grabs. While local favorite Katharina Liensberger went into the second run as the favorite, it was ultimately arch-nemesis Switzerland that […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 15, 2025 0 Comments