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First Ever Cross-Border Race at Zermatt, Switzerland, & Cervinia, Italy, to Open 23/24 FIS Alpine World Cup Season

Matterhorn

The much anticipated first-ever cross-border FIS Alpine World Cup race in Zermatt, Switzerland, and Cervinia, Italy, has been scheduled as the opening race of the 23/24 World Cup season. The official race calendar will not be confirmed until May 25, 2023, at the International Ski Congress in Zurich, but the Swiss-Italian resort Matterhorn Ski Paradise has announced the dates for November […]

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Julia Schneemann | May 5, 2023
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Recap of the 2023 FIS Alpine World Cup Finals in Downhill in Soldeu, Andorra

Kilde

Kicking off the Alpine World Cup Finals in Soldeu, Andorra, were the alpine speed teams. The first event on the World Cup Finals calendar were the Men’s and Women’s Downhill events. A Downhill race is the fastest of the Alpine events and consists of a single run. Skiers will often reach speeds of 80-90mph. Germany’s Romed Baumann was first in […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 16, 2023
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Swiss Double Downhill Victory After Odermatt Beats Kilde, Canada’s Cameron as Surprise 3rd At 2023 World Championships

Downhill Podium

Sunday’s Men’s Downhill was probably the week’s most anticipated event at the 2023 World Championships in Courchevel and Méribél, France. Some consider the downhill the ‘King of Alpine discipline’, and what’s more awe-inspiring than Alpine skiers hurtling down the mountain at speeds exceeding 90 mph? It takes a particular fearless personality to be able to do that; they are certainly […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2023
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[UPDATED] Lindsey Vonn vs Mikaela Shiffrin: Who Is The Best Female Ski Racer?

Lindsey Vonn or Mikaela Shiffrin?

*Originally published in March 2020. Updated Jan 10, 2023. Two of the biggest names in ski racing history, Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are constantly compared to see who really is the best female ski racer of the 21st century. In the light of Lindsey Vonn’s retirement a year ago, today we’re comparing their careers to decide once and for […]

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Lucy Ferneyhough | January 10, 2023
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Dogs, Legends, and Retirements – an Eventful Men’s Downhill and Super-G at the Men’s FIS Alpine World Cup in Bormio, Italy

Dog

The men’s FIS World Cup speed races in Bormio promised to be a spectacular event. The race course in Bormio is known for being probably the toughest in the World Cup speed series. Consisting of a Downhill and a Super-G event, Bormio is typically the last World Cup event of the calendar year. The’ Stelvio’ race course has been host […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 30, 2022
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Italian Ski Racer Goggia Returns Hours After Surgery to Win Downhill Race With Fractured Hand

Sofia Goggia

This past weekend saw some incredible racing at St. Moritz, Switzerland, with many outstanding performances, but this year’s Women’s FIS Alpine World Cup in the Engadin will be remembered by “La Mano” (The Hand). Specifically, Sofia Goggia’s left hand fractured on Friday during the first speed event at the iconic Swiss Downhill event, when the Italian race skier hit a […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 19, 2022
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Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Put First-Ever FIS World Cup Cross-Border Race in Switzerland and Italy At Risk

Zermatt Cervinia

The world’s first-ever cross-border FIS World Cup is currently at risk as Europe has been having an unseasonably warm fall, making snowmaking at lower altitudes impossible. During the first ‘snow control’ last weekend, the green light for the race start could not yet be given by the International Ski Federation ‘FIS’. Related: First-Ever Cross-Border FIS World Cup Race To Be […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 18, 2022
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FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar Released for 22/23 – Men’s Events

Solden

The full FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar for 22/23 has been released. There will be a total of 43 men’s races in 21 different resorts. Last week, members of the International Ski Federation (FIS) met in Brides-les-Bains in Savoie, France, to inspect the venue for the World Ski Championships (WSC) in February 2023. Related: FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 14, 2022
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