All-Swiss Podium at Downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Switzerland put on a masterclass in men’s speed skiing this weekend at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Three Swiss skiers—Marco Odermatt, Alexis Monney, and Justin Murisier stood atop the podium on Saturday, February 28, delivering a statement performance that reaffirmed who controls the World Cup narrative heading into the final stretch of the season. Related: Marco Odermatt Snatches Super-G Victory on Hahnenkamm in […] Competition Julia Schneemann | March 1, 2026 0 Comments
[OLYMPICS] Ryan Cochran-Siegle Soars to Silver as Franjo von Allmen Claims Historic 3rd Gold in Super-G Today saw the men’s Super-G at Bormio, Italy, and the sun was out, the Stelvio was fast, and the race delivered exactly what you’d expect from one of the most demanding tracks in ski racing: nail-biting excitement and thrills until the very end. Related: [OLYMPICS] Von Allmen Wins Swiss-Italian Duel in Men’s Downhill on Bormio’s Stelvio Slope Claiming victory for […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 11, 2026 0 Comments
Marco Odermatt Snatches Super-G Victory on Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel, Austria Marco Odermatt added another milestone to his already glittering résumé on Friday, January 23, claiming his 53rd career World Cup victory with a razor-thin Super-G win on the Streif in Kitzbühel, Austria. On a course where precision mattered as much as raw speed, the Swiss star proved once again why he remains the benchmark in the discipline. Rounding out the […] Competition Julia Schneemann | January 23, 2026 0 Comments
Marco Odermatt Makes History at Wengen, Switzerland, with 4th Consecutive Downhill Victory Report from January 17, 2026 In front of a raucous home crowd and on challenging, wind-impacted snow, Marco Odermatt did it again. The Olympic favorite stormed down a shortened Lauberhorn course to claim his fourth consecutive Wengen downhill victory—a record achievement on one of skiing’s most storied tracks. Odermatt stopped the clock at 1:33.14 to take the win, sending the Swiss […] Competition Brett Ploss | January 17, 2026 1 Comment
Marco Odermatt Extends his Dominance with Giant Slalom Victory in Adelboden, Switzerland, While Team USA’s River Radamus Finishes 7th Marco Odermatt continued his remarkable dominance with a commanding victory in the men’s Giant Slalom in Adelboden, Switzerland, on Saturday, December 10, claiming his 51st career World Cup victory and a record-setting fifth consecutive Giant Slalom win on the famed Chuenisbärgli run. Related: Marco Odermatt Claims 50th World Cup at Gröden/Val Gardena, Italy The 28-year-old Swiss star finished ahead of […] Competition Julia Schneemann | January 12, 2026 0 Comments
Marco Odermatt Claims 50th World Cup at Gröden/Val Gardena, Italy, While Frederik Möller Suffers Shocking Crash Switzerland’s uniquely talented Marco Odermatt snatched his 50th World Cup victory on Thursday, December 18, at the Downhill in Gröden/Val Gardena, Italy, delivering a formidable run on the iconic Saslong in some of the trickiest conditions the circuit has seen this season. Racing through fog delays, snowfall, and a shortened course, Odermatt once again proved why he remains the benchmark […] Competition Julia Schneemann | December 19, 2025 0 Comments
Marco Odermatt Breaks the Birds of Prey Curse And Wins Giant Slalom at Beaver Creek, CO Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt won the Giant Slalom in Beaver Creek, Colorado, on Sunday, December 7. With this victory, the Swiss athlete shook off years of frustration on the Birds of Prey course to claim his 49th World Cup victory. Odermatt may be the most dominant Giant Slalom skier in recent memory but the 28-year-old had recorded three DNFs and one […] Competition Julia Schneemann | December 8, 2025 0 Comments
Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr Wins at Beaver Creek, CO, as Heavy Weather Cuts Super-G Short After 31 Racers What began as a promising, powder-covered race day on the Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek, Colorado, turned into a battle against snowfall, visibility, and rising winds on Friday, December 5, ultimately forcing FIS officials to halt the men’s Super-G after many race interruptions and 31 racers. Despite the difficult conditions, the crowd witnessed a spectacular—if abbreviated—show, highlighted by […] Competition Julia Schneemann | December 5, 2025 0 Comments
Marco Odermatt Wins Beaver Creek Downhill as Ryan Cochran-Siegle Soars to First U.S. Podium in 11 Years at Birds of Prey, Beaver Creek, CO Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt showed on Thursday, December 4, that he continues to be the most dominant male skier on the World Cup circuit. Odermatt snatched the victory at the men’s Downhill in Beaver Creek, Colorado, after delivering a strong run that pushed Team USA’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle into second place. Norway’s Adrian Smiseth Sejersted finished third, marking his first career Downhill […] Competition Julia Schneemann | December 4, 2025 0 Comments
Exciting First Race Day at Copper Mountain, CO, as Odermatt Wins Super-G and Kilde Stages Successful Comeback Today was the first day of the four-day race weekend at Copper Mountain, Colorado, and what an exciting as well as emotional day it turned out to be. It saw Marco Odermatt stage his defense of his 2024-25 Super-G Crystal Globe with a precision-crafted victory on Thursday, November 27, mastering a course that proved unforgiving for many of the early […] Competition Julia Schneemann | November 27, 2025 0 Comments
Marco Odermatt Carries his Dominance into the 2025-26 World Cup Season with a Win at the Giant Slalom in Sölden, Austria Unlike yesterday, the weather gods were not on the men’s side and delivered wind, snow, and fog for today’s World Cup at Sölden, Austria. Due to wind on the upper part of the mountain, the race start was moved down to the reserve start a bit lower down, resulting in a slightly shorter race course. The second run was delayed […] Julia Schneemann | October 26, 2025 0 Comments
The Ski Racers Who Earned the Most Prize Money for the 2024-25 FIS Alpine World Cup Season Alpine skiing has always been the FIS discipline where the most prize money is awarded. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) stipulates that the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of each race makes available at least CHF 144,000 (USD 174,552) for prize money (excluding VAT). This prize money is divided between the 30 best competitors. Up until the 2023-24 season, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 6, 2025 0 Comments
Marco Odermatt Ends Season With 4th Consecutive Overall FIS Alpine World Cup Season Title Swiss alpine skier Marco Odermatt has once again demonstrated his dominance in the sport by clinching his fourth consecutive Overall Crystal Globe at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. In addition, Odermatt claimed the Giant Slalom, Super-G, and Downhill season title. These achievements underscore his excellence across multiple disciplines throughout the 2024-25 season. Odermatt has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 30, 2025 0 Comments
Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt Secures 4th Consecutive Giant Slalom Season Title as Teammate Loic Meillard Wins Final Giant Slalom Race in Sun Valley, ID The final Giant Slalom of the 2024-25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season took place today, March 26, in Sun Valley, Idaho, with Switzerland’s Loic Meillard taking a commanding victory ahead of his teammate Marco Odermatt and Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen in third. On a technically demanding course that saw many struggle, Meillard delivered a masterclass, securing his third Giant Slalom […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
Norway Dominates FIS World Cup Giant Slalom in Schladming, Austria, While USA’s 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
Big Crystal Globe for Overall Alpine Performance in 23/24 FIS World Cup Season Goes to Switzerland for Both Men & Women The Big Crystal Globe which is awarded to the skier with the most points across all alpine disciplines went to Swiss skiers in both the men’s and the women’s division. Marco Odermatt claimed his third consecutive Overall Title and at only 26 years is certainly poised to keep hanging on to the position as overall leader for a few more […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Men’s Downhill FIS World Cup Final Canceled at Saalbach, Austria, Awarding the Crystal Globe to Marco Odermatt Without Final Showdown The final event of the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit, the Downhill, scheduled for Sunday, March 24, had to be canceled after several delays. The much-anticipated showdown between Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt and France’s Cyprien Sarazin, who were only 42 points apart in the standings, could not take place. Unfortunately despite several delays, inclement weather made a competition impossible. The local […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 24, 2024 0 Comments
River Radamus Claims First Career Podium While Marco Odermatt Secures Overall Crystal Globe With His Victory at Palisades Tahoe, CA Expectations were high this Saturday, February 24, in Palisades Tahoe, California, for American skier River Radamus. A massive crowd had turned out to cheer on the local favorite on home soil and they were not to be disappointed. Radamus claimed his first-ever career podium on the Red Dog course, much to the joy of the adoring crowds, finishing in third […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 25, 2024 0 Comments
Déjà -Vu at the Streif as Cyprien Sarrazin Wins 2nd Downhill Race at Kitzbühel, Austria Cyprien Sarrazin seems unstoppable this season — the 29-year-old French won the second Downhill at Kitzbühel today, finishing almost a second ahead of Marco Odermatt. The Frenchman had not been on a World Cup podium for four years and has screamed back onto the World Cup stage this season with what is now four first places and two second places […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 20, 2024 0 Comments
U.S. Ski Racer Ryan Cochran-Siegle Misses Out on Downhill World Cup Podium by 0.01 Seconds in Kitzbühel, Austria, as Cyprien Sarazzin Wins The much anticipated Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel, Austria, saw the first of three events on Friday, January 19. The Downhill on the famous ‘Streif’ is considered the world’s most challenging Downhill ski race. More than 100,000 people come to Kitzbühel every year to watch the spectacle live and millions tune in on TV as the world’s best alpine skiers race down […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 19, 2024 0 Comments