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The FIS Council announced that airbags will become mandatory this season for all athletes competing in Alpine speed events at the World Cup level. Meeting online on Friday, the Council confirmed that the rule will take effect in the 2024/25 season. However, each National Ski Association can grant exceptions if an airbag restricts an athlete’s movement, causing potential safety risks.

Sync Performance has produced their first SYNC Production film titled Rogue Lines. This film showcases three exceptional independent athletes: Jimmy Krupka, Stef Fleck, and Wiley Maple.

Loïc Meillard, who finished second in last season’s overall World Cup standings, faced a tough setback before the season opener in Sölden. As the only male skier besides Marco Odermatt to win a World Cup Giant Slalom last season, Meillard hoped for a strong start.

After the tragic passing of 19-year-old Italian ski talent Matilde Lorenzi, her family remembers her as a young woman full of life, talent, and promise. Her older sister, Lucrezia, shared a touching message about their unique bond, reflecting Matilde’s legacy on and off the slopes. “She was an incredible sister,” Lucrezia told Sky Sport. “I want to remember her as happy and successful on skis.” The sisters, deeply connected by a love of skiing, cherished their time together on the mountains. “Her soul is in mine,” Lucrezia said, “we shared many things and were very close.”

The alpine skiing world was rocked by the devastating news that Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi had died at age 19 after a training accident in northern Italy. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced her death on Tuesday, sharing the skiing community's grief: “The passing of Matilde Lorenzi profoundly saddens us. "

The Stifel US Ski Team has released its 2025 criteria, with a notable change: removing the Development team (D team). The goal remains to include the fastest skiers in the country while encouraging two-discipline athletes and promoting an NCAA pathway. Anouk Patty will sit for an interview next week to explain the thinking behind these latest criteria.

Marcel Hirscher will return to the World Cup stage this Sunday in Sölden, ending a 2,051-day break from competitive racing. The eight-time World Cup champion approaches this race without the heavy burden of past expectations, ready to embrace the thrill of competition once again. "So much has been said, written, and calculated," Hirscher remarked. "I’ll just go down there now, and then we’ll all know more.”

One year after his emotional retirement from Alpine ski racing, Lucas Braathen returns to the sport in Sölden, Austria.

Mikaela Shiffrin gears up for the 2024–25 World Cup season, focusing on skiing her best, not chasing the 100-win milestone, even as others highlight her record-breaking potential. Shiffrin is ready to face the challenges ahead with a strong preseason behind her and major adjustments to her approach.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the Norwegian skiing star, continues his challenging journey to return to the World Cup circuit after a devastating crash at the Lauberhorn in January 2024. His fiancée, fellow superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, has offered emotional support as Kilde recovers from a dislocated shoulder and a severe leg injury. The road back is filled with physical and mental challenges, but Kilde remains determined.

Marco Odermatt, the Swiss and Stöckli megastar and three-time overall World Cup winner, has become a familiar face on the mountain and in the media world. His appearances in high-profile ads, including one alongside tennis legend Roger Federer, have placed him on the fast track to becoming a Swiss advertising icon. But the question remains: Could Odermatt surpass Federer as the country’s most recognizable sports figure in advertising?

Just two weeks before the new season, Marcel Hirscher’s return to competitive skiing is creating a media frenzy. While fans are excited, one Austrian ski legend isn't as impressed. Hermann Maier, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of Austria's most successful skiers, openly questions Hirscher’s comeback hype.

In the heart of every Level Glove is a desire to innovate, not just for performance, but for the planet. The impact of modern production processes is not sustainable anymore, and no one should stand still without doing their part.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has entered a partnership with the United Nations’

Salzburg is gearing up for the 2025 Ski World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, a much-anticipated event. However, despite the excitement, the local ski association faces a serious problem: a shortage of coaches for school and junior skiers. Many clubs are struggling, and even permanent positions aren't enough to attract trainers.

Ski Racing Media examines how top brands develop junior and transition skis, focusing this article on Nordica’s process. These skis are essential tools for young athletes in the early stages of their ski racing journey.

At the age of 68, legendary Alpine skier Ingemar Stenmark has found a new way to impress the world—this time, in pole vaulting. The Swedish icon, who dominated Alpine skiing with his precision and skill, recently wowed fans again by clearing three meters at the World Masters Athletics Championship in Gothenburg. The audience cheered wildly as Stenmark, always humble, soared over the bar with the same grace he once brought to the slopes.

Just as Marco was regaining his strength, he encountered another setback. A slipped disc in his back, which had been causing discomfort, refused to respond to conservative treatments. The situation worsened, leading to the unfortunate decision: surgery.