Manuel Feller and Mikaela Shiffrin; GEPA pictures

The 2023/24 World Cup slalom season showcased a diverse range of talent from across the globe. Among the top 30 skiers combining men’s and women’s categories, the average age stands at 27.6, reflecting a mix of experienced veterans and promising young athletes.

Breaking down the demographics, the women’s top 30 slalom skiers boast an average age of 26.83, with the youngest at 17 and the eldest at 32. On the men’s side, the age spectrum ranges from 22 to 37, averaging at 28.37 among the top 30. This highlights the varying career stages and longevity in the sport.

In terms of representation, women from 15 different countries and men from 13 countries made it to the top 30, showcasing the global appeal and competitiveness of slalom skiing.

North American World Cup slalom data

Notably, the Stifel US Ski Team features two women in the top 30, with an average age of 29.5 for the US women at this level.

The Stifel US Ski Team women showcased their prowess on the World Cup stage, with three athletes earning slalom podium finishes. Mikaela Shiffrin dominated with seven slalom victories and a second-place finish, securing her eighth World Cup slalom season title. Her teammates, Paula Moltzan and AJ Hurt, each clinched third place in a slalom event, earning podium spots for the 2023/24 season.

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Similarly, Alpine Canada Alpin boasts two women in the top 30 with an average age of 27, emphasizing Canada’s presence and talent in the women’s slalom field.

Comparatively, the US has three male skiers and four female skiers among the top 60 on the World Cup start list, while Canada has one male and three female skiers at this level.

Each racer in the top 60 on the World Cup start list secures a start spot for their nation in the World Cup discipline, showcasing the significance of individual performances in shaping national representation on the global stage.

NorAm title winners

Looking at individual achievements, both Canada and the US have standout performers earning personal Continental Cup NorAm spots from the 2023/24 season. Canadian Arianne Forget, born in 2003, and USA’s Kendahl Roufa, born in 2002, secured spots for the women, while USA’s Camden Palmquist, born in 2003, and Canada’s Simon Fournier, born in 1997, earned spots for the men. These spots are exclusive to the athletes who earned them, adding a layer of individual accomplishment and recognition within the broader World Cup framework.

Additionally, the overall NorAm winners in the 2023/24 season, Canadian Simon Fournier and Canadian Arianne Forget, secured World Cup start spots in every discipline, highlighting their exceptional performances and the pathway from regional success to global opportunities in World Cup skiing.

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Women’s 2023/24 World Cup slalom data

Men’s 2023/24 World Cup slalom data