Devastating Blow for U.S. Ski Racer Lauren Macuga as Season Ends Abruptly Following Training Crash American alpine racer Lauren Macuga is out for the remainder of the 2025–26 season after suffering an ACL injury in a training crash at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The 23-year-old shared the news with her trademark humor on Instagram, posting a light-hearted message alongside a news-mock up video of her crash. Despite her upbeat tone, the injury is a major setback […] Competition Julia Schneemann | November 28, 2025 0 Comments
Italy’s Federica Brignone Claims Victory in Super-G at World Cup in Kvitfjell, Norway, While USA’s Lauren Macuga Finishes in 12th On a dramatic final day of racing in Kvitfjell, Norway, on March 2, Italy’s Federica Brignone delivered a gutsy performance to claim her eighth World Cup victory of the season in Sunday’s Super-G, tightening her grip on the Overall Crystal Globe standings. The 34-year-old Italian, despite a near-crash in the midsection, held off Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami and compatriot and arch-rival […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 3, 2025 0 Comments
Germany’s Emma Aicher Claims First-Ever Career Victory at Downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, While USA’s Lauren Macuga Finishes in Close 2nd After a surprise podium finish in bib 27 on Friday, February 28, Germany’s Emma Aicher proved her breakthrough performance was no fluke by claiming her first-ever World Cup victory on Saturday, March 1. The 21-year-old German, who had secured her maiden podium just a day earlier, stunned the field again by edging out the USA’s Lauren Macuga by just 0.03 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
USA’s Lauren Macuga Skies onto Super-G Podium at 2025 World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, As Stephanie Venier Claims Victory on Homesoil It was a picture-perfect day at Saalbach, Austria, this morning on Thursday, February 6, and the Super-G course set by Team USA’s coach Alex Hödelmoser was fast and sporty. Victory at the 2025 World Championships went to Austria’s Stephanie Venier, who narrowly demoted Federica Brignone to second place by 0.10 seconds. Rounding out the podium were two skiers in equal […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2025 0 Comments
Italy Makes it 2-For-2 Victories on Homesoil as Federica Brignone Wins Super-G in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, While Lindsey Vonn’s 400th World Cup Start Ends With a Setback Federica Brignone delivered a career-defining victory the Sunday’s Super-G on Sunday, January 19, finally taming the storied slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. For years, Cortina d’Ampezzo had eluded Brignone, a venue where the Italian star faced repeated disappointment. While Brignone celebrated a long-awaited triumph, Lindsey Vonn’s return to the iconic venue known as her “Living Room” saw her skid out […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 19, 2025 0 Comments
USA’s Lauren Macuga Claims Historic Super-G Victory at FIS Alpine World Cup in St. Anton, Austria Everyone knew at the start of the day today in St. Anton, Austria, that the second half of today’s Super-G would hold the exciting part. For one, the weather forecast said that the visibility would improve, and two, there was a series of promising skiers with higher bib numbers, first of all, Lindsey Vonn in bib 31, but also yesterday’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 12, 2025 0 Comments
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