Switzerland Makes it 3-For-3 Victories at Beaver Creek, CO, While Lucas Braathen Claims First-Ever Brazilian Podium After two speed events followed a technical event today at Beaver Creek, with a Giant Slalom race scheduled for Sunday, December 8. The victory went to Switzerland again, after Swiss skiers dominating both the Downhill as well as the Super-G on the previous two days. However, what was surprising was the face of the victor as it was 35-year-old Thomas […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
The Swiss Party at Beaver Creek, CO, Continues as Marco Odermatt Wins Super-G World Cup It has been a fantastic start to the races at Beaver Creek, Colorado, for Marco Odermatt, who claimed his first 2024-25 season victory today, December 7, ahead of Franceโs Cyrpien Sarazzin. Yesterday, Odermatt had been relegated to second place by his teammate Justin Murisier and had recorded a DNF at the Giant Slalom season opener in Sรถlden. Austria. He has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 7, 2024 0 Comments
U.S. Coach Confirms Lindsey Vonnโs First FIS Race Start Lindsey Vonnโs comeback to competitive skiing was announced last month in a press release by U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Now, we have official confirmation on which race the legendary ski racer will compete in first. In an interview with the Associated Press (AP) on Wednesday, December 4, U.S. Ski Team Head Coach Paul Kirstofic confirmed that Lindsey Vonn will be […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
Swiss-Swedish Sandwich Podium at Killington, VT, While Paula Moltzan Dislocates Shoulder During Slalom Race With local favorite Mikaela Shiffrin out of the race due to her injuries incurred during the Giant Slalom the prior day, the victory at Killington, Vermont, was up for grabs. Ultimately, it was a double-whammy for Switzerland, with Camille Rast winning the Slalom race on Sunday, December 1, and her teammate Wendy Holdener placing second. Equal second place at Killington […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Taken Away in Sled as Swedenโs Sara Hector Claims Victory in World Cup Giant Slalom at Killington, VT The atmosphere at Killington Resort, Vermont, was pumping on Saturday, November 30, as an audience of roughly 17,000 spectators had turned out for the womenโs Giant Slalom. It had looked like a fairy tale: Mikaela Shiffrin was leading after Run 1 in Killington, 0.32 seconds ahead of Swedenโs Sara Hector. A nationโs eye was trained on the greatest Alpine skier […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024 0 Comments
Womenโs Giant Slalom Races at Mont Tremblant, QC, Could be at Risk as FIS Postpones Snow Control The two womenโs FIS Alpine Giant Slalom races, scheduled for December 7 and 8 at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, are potentially at risk. The Canadian ski resort has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather that has given the snow-making team limited opportunities for running the snow cannons and creating a safe race course. Tremblant had to postpone its season opening from November 22 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 27, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 99th World Cup Victory at Gurgl, Austria, While Lara Colturi & Camille Rast Claim Career First Individual Podiums Sometimes, a race seems destined to follow a predictable courseโuntil it doesn’t. With Mikaela Shiffrin wearing bib 1, the prospect of her taking an early lead and holding it unchallenged loomed large. The rest of the podium seemed equally predictable, but Gurgl, Austria, sure had some surprises in store this Saturday, November 23. The two-run format delivered its usual nail-biting […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 23, 2024 0 Comments
Franceโs Clement Noรซl Triumphs at Slalom World Cup in Levi, Finland, U.S. Ski Racer Ben Ritchie Records Personal Best with 13th Place French skier Clement Noรซl 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. Noรซl, who had struggled with comfort during his initial run, found his rhythm in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 17, 2024 0 Comments