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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 […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 15, 2025
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7 Athletes from Palisades Tahoe, CA, Make the U.S. National Ski Team

Earlier this year, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced its prestigious Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, and the roster includes an impressive contingent from Team Palisades Tahoe in California. Seven exceptional athletes and alumni from our resort have earned the honor of representing the program in the upcoming season. Bryce Bennett and Nina O’Brien, two standout skiers who honed their skills […]

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U.S. Ski Racer Nina O’Brien Re-Fractures Leg During Training in New Zealand

U.S. alpine skier Nina O’Brien broke her left leg during training in New Zealand. The Dartmouth graduate had broken the same leg in a devastating crash during the 2022 Beijing Olympics. A fracture this close to the start of the FIS World Cup season unfortunately means, that O’Brien will not be able to compete in 23/24. The Stifel U.S. Alpine […]

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Julia Schneemann | September 13, 2023
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FIS Alpine World Cup Finals Calendar in Soldeu, Andorra — Who to Watch When

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This year, the last event of the FIS Alpine World Cup season is the World Cup Finals, held in Soldeu, Andorra. Andorra is a tiny principality between France and Spain, situated in the southern peaks of the Pyrenees mountains. Related: [VIDEO] Celebrating Mikaela Shiffrin, the Greatest Ski Racer of All Time Only the best 25 skiers of each discipline are invited, […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 15, 2023
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U.S. Wins 1st Ever Team Parallel World Championship

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In a fitting nod to Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, saw the only mixed event at the 2023 World Championships in Courchevel and Méribél, France, with the Team Parallel event. Team USA won against Norway in a nail-biting Big Final after advancing through every round of the elimination-style event. The Team Parallel is a Slalom event run — as […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2023
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The New GOAT — 83rd World Cup Victory for Mikaela Shiffrin at Kronplatz, Italy, Recap

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She did it — Mikaela Shiffrin won at Kronenplatz, Italy, in Giant Slalom, making her the most successful female Alpine skier of all time and eclipsing Lindsey Vonn. Related: [UPDATED] Lindsey Vonn vs Mikaela Shiffrin: Who Is The Best Female Ski Racer? The visibility on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, was good. Thousands of fans had braved the below-freezing temperatures to cheer on […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 24, 2023
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US Ski & Snowboard Announces Teams For 22/23 FIS World Cup Season

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This week US Ski & Snowboard officially announced their teams for the 22/23 FIS World Cup season. The Freestyle season opener kicks off the season this Friday with the Big Air World Cup in Chur, Switzerland. Related: Freeski Update: FIS Freestyle Season 22/23 Kicks Off This Week With Big Air in Switzerland So let’s start with the US Slopestyle/Big Air […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 20, 2022
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[VIDEO] US Skier Nina O’Brien in Horror Crash at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

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Scary crash! US skier Nina O’Brien injured her left leg in a crash. She was taken off the slopes in a stretcher but was alert and responsive pic.twitter.com/vRIu9LECVV — John Rogers (@JohnRogers7News) February 7, 2022 US skier Nina O’Brien crashed hard just before the finish line in the giant slalom at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics yesterday. After clipping the penultimate […]

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