Race Report: Vlhova, Shiffrin Rivalry Continues on in Levi, Finland Senna vs. Prost, Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning, Ali vs. Fraizer, and now, Shiffrin vs. Vlhova. Part of what makes sport so exciting is the intense rivalries between two or more amazing athletes. This weekend (Nov. 20th & 21st), the FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom opener in Finland reminded ski racing fans of who the top dogs in the technical […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | November 23, 2021 0 Comments
Three Women Top Prize Money Earners on Alpine Skiing’s World Cup Circuit Women were the top three earners on this year’s World Cup circuit. The International Ski Federation released the circuit’s earnings table on Monday. Athletes are not paid a base salary on the World Cup circuit. They must rely on competition results and personal marketability for income as a professional skier. Team donations and other outside funding can also improve their budget. However, […] Industry News Alex Mangels | March 29, 2021 0 Comments
Petra Vlhova Wins 3rd Successive Slalom to Replace Mikaela Shiffrin at Top of World Cup Standings Petra Vlhova won her third successive women’s World Cup slalom Sunday to overtake the absent Mikaela Shiffrin on the top of the discipline standings. Shiffrin is taking a break from the sport following the death of her father two weeks ago. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin’s Father Passed Away Yesterday | RIP Jeff Shiffrin The Slovakian skier, who won in Zagreb and Flachau […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 17, 2020 0 Comments
World Cup Report: Giant Slalom Update – Mikaela Shiffrin Made Another World Cup Podium Watching the giant slalom is never boring but yesterday it was a quite dramatic fight! Italian Marta Bassino took the first place in the first run surprisingly after disappointing 12th in Solden, finishing in just 49.05 s. She was 0.23 s ahead of Petra Vlhova (she was 14th in previous GS in Austria) and 0.29 s faster than Michelle Gisin (she was […] Industry News Claire Weiss | December 2, 2019 0 Comments
World Cup Report: Killington, VT & Mikaela Shiffrin Are Ready for Giant Slalom Race Killington peak at 4,241 feet is Vermont’s second tallest peak and according to the Burlington Free Press is older than the Alps, Himalayas, and Rocky Mountains! Killington’s story begins in 1763 when Samuel Peters christened the surrounding area “Verd Mont”. Today Killington is home to the top East coast ski resort hosting Audi Women World Cup for the third time since […] Industry News Claire Weiss | November 30, 2019 0 Comments
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