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Team USA Wins FIS 2025-26 Women’s Alpine Nations Cup

The United States Women’s Alpine Ski Team has claimed the overall FIS Nations Cup title, capping one of the most complete and dominant seasons in modern alpine skiing—and ending a 44-year wait for the program. Announced by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the American women secured the FIS Alpine Nations Cup for the first time since 1982, a landmark achievement built […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 30, 2026
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[OLYMPICS] The Most Heartwarming Moments from the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics

Alysa Liu Hugs Ami Nakai 2026 Olympics

Over the past two weeks, the world’s best winter sports athletes competed in the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina Olympics in Italy, each putting their years of training to use to try to win an Olympic medal. Oftentimes, it is the competitions, medalists, and rivalry that take center stage at the Olympics. But these Games felt a little different. Milano […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 23, 2026
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[OLYMPICS] USA’s Mac Forehand Takes Silver in Men’s Ski Big Air

Tormod Frostad

The men’s ski big air finals went down on Monday, February 18, in Livigno, Italy, for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The event featured twelve of the world’s best freestyle skiers who competed to see who could perform the most impressive tricks. Big air events used a massive 180-foot (55-meter) jump, sending skiers into the air where they would complete […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 18, 2026
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[OLYMPICS] China’s Su Yiming Takes Gold and USA’S Jake Canter Secures Bronze in Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle

Su Yiming China

Men’s snowboard slopestyle just came to a close in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with the finals round concluding in Livigno, Italy, on Wednesday, February 18. The event saw twelve of the world’s best slopestyle snowboarders battling it out on the sport’s biggest stage for a chance to win an Olympic medal. Each rider was given three runs, with […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 18, 2026
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[OLYMPICS] 2 Team USA Riders Advance to Finals in Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle

Juliette Jubes Pelchat Canada

Women’s snowboard slopestyle wrapped up early Sunday morning, February 15, in Livigno, Italy, with 30 riders fighting for a spot in the finals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. The top 12 finishers from the qualifying round moved on to the finals later this week. The event was originally scheduled for Monday, February 16, but was moved to Sunday, February […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 16, 2026
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[OLYMPICS] Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Qualifiers See 3 Team USA Riders Advance to Finals

Su Yiming

The men’s snowboard slopestyle qualification round held in Livigno, Italy, wrapped up on Sunday, February 15, with riders vying for a spot in the final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The event saw 29 riders drop into the beautiful slopestyle course, with only the top twelve finishers moving on. The event was originally scheduled for Monday, February 16, […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 15, 2026
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[OLYMPICS] South Korea’s Choi Ga-on Dethrones Chloe Kim, Takes Gold in Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe

Ga-on Choi South Korea Halfpipe 2026 Olympics

South Korea’s Choi Ga-on took the gold in women’s snowboard halfpipe on Thursday, February 12, dethroning Team USA’s Chloe Kim, who was looking to win her third consecutive gold medal in the event. The event took place in a snowy Livigno, Italy, where twelve riders battled it out for podium spots at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games. The event […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 13, 2026
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[OLYMPICS] Eileen Gu Qualifies for Women’s Freeskiing Slopestyle Finals in 2nd Place, Avery Krumme in 4th

Eileen Gu Olympics

The women’s freeskiing qualifying round went down on Saturday, February 7, in Livigno, Italy. This was the first look at the 2026 Milano-Cortina slopestyle course, which featured a healthy combination of challenging rails and massive jumps. The event saw a total of 26 riders take on the challenging course, and it was quite an entertaining event for those watching around the […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 8, 2026
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[OLYMPICS] Men’s Snowboard Big Air Finals at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics

Men’s snowboard big air wrapped up on February 7, 2026, with the finals round held in Livigno, Italy. Men’s snowboard big air was the first snowboarding event for this year’s Games, with the qualifier round being held on Thursday, February 5. In the event, each rider gets three runs, and the competition is scored using a combination of the best […]

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Quinn Brophy | February 8, 2026
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The Next Big Place For Freestyle Skiing Is…Ohio? A Look At Where The Olympics’ Team USA Is From

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With the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games less than two weeks away, Team USA has finalized its list of 232 competitors, the largest contingent ever sent. Though more than 80 athletes live or train in Utah, only 17 of them identified Utah as their home state. Colorado is the state with the most athletes, at 30, and […]

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Zach Armstrong | January 28, 2026
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Selects 97 Athletes to Represent Team USA at 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics

U.S. Ski & Snowboard today announced the 97 athletes that will represent Team USA at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics from February 6-22. The athletes were selected based on qualification criteria by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and pre-determined selection criteria by U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Of the 97 Team USA athletes, 48 are first-time Olympians, while other seasoned athletes head to […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 22, 2026
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Chloe Kim Provides Update on Recent Injury, Says She’s Good to Go for Olympic Games

Chloe Kim, Team USA

  Two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim, who recently suffered a torn labrum while training, took to Instagram to announce that she would still be competing in this year’s Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy. This announcement comes just days after she revealed her injury, providing a sigh of relief for Team USA fans who believe that Kim is […]

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Quinn Brophy | January 14, 2026
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[PHOTOS] Unveiling Team USA’s 2026 Olympic Ceremony Uniforms by Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren has unveiled the uniforms that Team USA athletes will wear during the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, marking the brand’s 10th consecutive Games outfitting America’s athletes. Related: Americans are the Biggest Buyers of Olympic Tickets for Milan-Cortina, Italy David Lauren, the company’s Chief Branding and Innovation Officer, said […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 10, 2025
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Mikaela Shiffrin Spotted Training at Valle Nevado, Chile

  Perched high in the Chilean Andes, Valle Nevado is once again living up to its reputation as South America’s premier destination for elite ski training. This season, the resort has welcomed an extraordinary lineup of international athletes and teams spanning multiple disciplines, from alpine racing and moguls to para-alpine skiing. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Impressions from Chile Summer Training Camp […]

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Avatar photo Press Release | September 11, 2025
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Lindsey Vonn Hires Norwegian Ski-Legend Aksel Lund Svindal as Coach & Equipment Strategist

In a high-profile return to competitive skiing, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn announced today, August 6, that she has enlisted legendary Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal to serve as her coach and equipment strategist for the 2025-26 season. Vonn made a surprise comeback to competitive ski racing last season following a knee replacement surgery in April 2024. Svindal, who won […]

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Julia Schneemann | August 6, 2025
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Team USA Wraps up Successful 2024-25 Moguls Season

For the first time in U.S. skiing history, Jaelin Kauf has claimed all three FIS Freestyle Crystal Globes, capping off a dominant season with a second-place finish in the dual moguls event in Livigno, Italy. The result marked Kauf’s 14th podium of the season and the 50th of her career, solidifying her status as one of the most consistent competitors […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 14, 2025
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International Sports Community Shares Strong Reactions to Mikaela Shiffrin’s Historic 100th World Cup Victory

Mikaela Shiffrin | Photo: LEKI

Mikaela Shiffrin made history once again on February 23, claiming her 100th World Cup victory in Sestriere, Italy—an achievement that solidifies her place among the greatest alpine skiers of all time. The milestone sent ripples through the ski and sports world, with fellow athletes, past champions, and rising stars alike reacting in awe. Related: USA Celebrates Double Podium as Mikaela […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2025
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America’s Golden Girl: Breezy Johnson Crowns Herself 2025 Downhill World Champion at Saalbach, Austria

There were a lot of hot contenders for the title of Downhill World Champion this Saturday, February 8, but it was an underdog who took the victory on the Zwölferkogel course in Saalbach, Austria. USA’s Breezy Johnson claimed victory ahead of home favorite Mirjam Puchner in second place and Czechia’s Ester Ledecka in third place. U.S. Breezy Johnson had the […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 8, 2025
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USA Confirms FIS Alpine World Championship Team for Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, Including Mikaela Shiffrin & Lindsey Vonn

Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn, two of the most dominant names in ski racing history, might compete together for the first time in the newly introduced team Alpine Combined event at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria. The U.S. Ski Team announced its 21-athlete roster on Friday, January 31, featuring a mix of seasoned champions and […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 3, 2025
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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 […]

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Julia Schneemann | January 12, 2025
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