Norwegian World Champion Maria Tviberg Bids Farewell
Featured Image: Maria Tviberg. Credit: GEPA pictures Norwegian ski racer Maria Therese Tviberg announced her
Debate Ignites Over Fairness and Communication of New FIS Wild Card Rule
Athletes, coaches, and leadership within the alpine ski racing community discuss the fairness and communication process surrounding the new FIS Wild Card addition to the 2024/25 Rules for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. There are differing opinions. World Cup athlete Daniel Yule tells Swiss media that he was not consulted about the rule, contradicting other media reports.
Austrian Superstar Marco Schwarz Returns to Skiing – Indoor in Norway
This week, Austrian superstar Marco Schwarz returned to skiing Tuesday at the Norwegian indoor ski hall SNØ, seven months after his December 2023 knee injury.
Marcel Hirscher’s World Cup Return: New FIS Wild Card Rule Secures Starting Positions for Ski Legend
A new rule allows Marchel Hirscher to open doors to the World Cup when returning to ski racing after five years of retirement. FIS added a Wild Card option in the July 2024 revision of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup rules, which will ease the passage back to the World Cup for former world-class racers and guarantee a starting position right after the top 30.
Marcel Hirscher’s Heartfelt Return to Ski Racing: New Journey with the Dutch Team
Marcel Hirscher, the eight-time Overall World Cup globe winner for Austria, is surprisingly returning to ski racing, this time representing the Netherlands. During a July 24 press conference, Hirscher shared his thoughts and plans for this new chapter in his career. “For me, this is not a comeback, but a project close to my heart,” the ski legend stated Wednesday
Marcel Hirscher’s Sensational Comeback: Racing for Netherlands in 2024-25 Ski Season
Eight-time overall World Cup globe winner Marcel Hirscher has announced his comeback to international ski racing for the 2024-25 season – but not for Austria.
Inside the Norwegian Men’s Speed Team: Injuries, Recovery and Future Prospects
The Norwegian men’s speed team has captured over a third of the World Cup speed discipline globes in the past 20 years, including Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s three globes during the past two seasons. However, no Norwegian men started this year in the World Cup Finals’ super-G and downhill events.
Norwegian Ski Federation to FIS: Need For Climate-Friendly World Cup Calendar
The impact of climate change on the World Cup tour and the sport of alpine skiing became more apparent than ever this past season. As the World Cup Finals concluded, the Norwegian Ski Federation sent a report to FIS proposing changes to the World Cup calendar that would decrease the carbon footprint of international ski racing.
Ragnhild Mowinckel Retires: Ski Icon’s Legacy and Highlights
This week, Norway’s winningest female alpine ski racer in history, Ragnhild Mowinckel, concludes her World Cup career at the Finals in Saalbach, Austria. The popular athlete summarizes her career highlights and offers insights in a conversation with Ski Racing Media.
FIS Chief Race Director Markus Waldner Discusses the Issues: Alpine World Cup
In a sincere interview with Ski Racing Media, the FIS Chief Race Director for the men’s World Cup, Markus Waldner, recently discussed the past, present and future. The experienced race director has a lot on his mind regarding adjustments necessary for the future of World Cup ski racing and shares his clear opinions.
Lucas Braathen Returns to World Cup Racing
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen announced Thursday that he will return to World Cup ski racing – representing Brazil. During a news conference live-streamed on Red Bull’s platforms, the Norwegian-Brazilian alpine skiing superstar highlighted his reasons to return, the current relationship with the Norwegian Ski Team, his FIS-point status after changing nations, and the hope to leave a positive legacy.
Building Success: Franjo von Allmen
22-year-old Franjo von Allmen impresses with a rare feat during his first World Cup season: Ranking among the top 25 in the world in the speed events and placing top-5 in super-G and downhill World Cup competitions. Ski Racing Media spoke with the young Swiss racer, who you can follow in the super-G and downhill World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria, on March 22 and 24.
Continued Conflict: No Comeback for Aamodt Kilde Without Norwegian Ski Federation Changes
The rehabilitation process after his terrible Wengen downhill crash is not the only topic on Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s mind. The injured ski racing giant speaks out officially about his distrust in the top leadership of the Norwegian Ski Federation. Without changes, he will not return to ski racing.
Ski Racing Star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s Horrific Crash and Road to Recovery
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde crashed hard in the Wengen Lauberhorn downhill on January 13. Now, the ski racing star opens up about the severe implications of his injuries. His current primary goal is to be able to walk again and live a normal life.
Fall of the Giants: Impact of Season-Ending Injuries on men’s World Cup Tour
Three of the most significant male skiers have sustained season-ending injuries in less than three weeks. How does this affect the sport and the World Cup tour?
Adelboden scandal: Steen Olsen held back by start referee as he held the lead in World Cup slalom
The start referee at the Adelboden World Cup slalom on January 7 did not realize Alexander Steen Olsen held the lead after the first run. Steen Olsen, the last skier at the start, actively argued with the start referee about his leading position before finally being allowed to race. Next, Steen Olsen caught an inside ski after only a few gates and did not finish the race.
Zermatt-Cervinia Downhill: Insights from FIS Race Director Trinkl
Featured image provided by Matterhorn Cervino Speed Opening Yesterday's excellent conditions set the stage for
Lucas Braathen Quits Ski Racing: “I am free”
Lucas Braathen Atomic Media days, GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner Lucas Braathen ends his ski racing career
Young World Cup Winner: Alexander Steen Olsen’s Story
Capturing his first World Cup victory last February at age 21 and his first full season at the sport's highest level, Alexander “Sander” Steen Olsen became the latest Norwegian “wonder kid.
Saalbach WSC 2025: Opening Ceremony’s Thrilling Competition
The 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, will offer action and excitement
Lake Louise removed from 2023-24 World Cup calendar
On July 14, Alpine Canada announced that FIS had removed the two Lake Louise men’s
Hirscher’s VAN DEER changes disputed ski logo, signs young talent
Fabian Ax Swartz Photo Van Deer Racing © Markus Berger During its first World Cup
Karin Harjo: Here To Be the Change
Karin Harjo became Mikaela Shiffrin’s new head coach this spring after successfully leading the Canadian
Norwegian World Cup Racers Share Ski Club Experiences
Sofia Goggia, Kajsa Lie Vickhoff, and Corinne Suter, Kivitfjell: Photo GEPA On their way to
