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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.

By |2024-03-18T12:49:24-06:00March 18th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Ragnhild Mowinckel Retires: Ski Icon’s Legacy and Highlights

Brignone Triumphs in Saalbach GS Race, Gut-Behrami Seals Season GS and Overall Titles in Thrilling Finale

the only way Italian Federica Brignone could overtake Lara Gut-Behrami and win the GS title was to win and have Gut-Behrami finish outside the top 15. Delivering fantastic skiing, Brignone attacked both runs at her limit and won the race by an amazing (+1.36). For the fourth time this season, she became the oldest woman to win. However, because Gut-Behrami finished tenth, Brignone fell 21 points short of earning her second World Cup GS title.

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Ski Racing Showdown: Gut-Behrami vs. Brignone for Season GS Title in Saalbach

Sunday, March 17th: Saalbach Austria Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami will try to lock up the season GS title. However, the only woman with a mathematical possibility of overtaking her is Italian Federica Brignone, who leads after the first run. Brignone would have to win to earn the globe, and Gut-Behrami would have to finish outside the top 15. Gut-Behrami's first run efforts have her ranked 6th (+1.67).

Saalbach Austria Men’s World Cup SL Finals: Feller’s Triumph and Global Showdown

Who is skiing, when and how to watch the men's Sunday, March 17th Saalbach World Cup Slalom Finals On Sunday, March 17th, the Men’s World Cup Finals Slalom (SL) in Saalbach, Austria, will showcase the best of the best in the slalom gate. Only the cream of the crop has made it to the finals.

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Shiffrin’s GS Withdrawal Alters Saalbach Finals: Gut-Behrami and Brignone Battle for Title

With the Women’s World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria, just around the corner, the buzz surrounding the Sunday, March 17th giant slalom (GS) event intensifies. This season has been a rollercoaster ride of fierce competition and jaw-dropping victories. At the forefront of this gripping narrative stands Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland, dominating the GS scene with her stellar performances.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Earns 97th Career Win in Stunning Slalom Finals Victory

Saturday, March 16th, Saalbach Austria, Stifel US Ski Team's shining star Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a first-run deficit to earn her seventh World Cup slalom victory of the season.

Odermatt Clinches 3rd Straight GS Globe, But Streak Ends; Meillard Takes GS World Cup Finals Victory

Loic Meillard clinched World Cup Finals GS victory. Odermatt get thrown out at the beginning of the course, ending his undefeated streak. However, clinches onto his 3rd consecutive GS Globe.

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Saalbach World Cup Slalom Final: Larsson Leads, Shiffrin Chases in Final Run

Saturday, March 16th, Saalbach Austria, the only woman not named Mikaela Shiffrin or Petra Vlhová to win a World Cup slalom this season; Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson has the first-run lead. Skiing with bib 2 in warm salted snow, the Soldeu slalom winner has put herself in the driver's seat for her career fourth victory.

Preview: Men’s World Cup Finals GS – Odermatt Dominates & U.S. Contenders

Who is racing in Saalbach, when, and how to watch the men's World Cup finals giant slalom on March 16th

By |2024-03-15T13:41:02-06:00March 15th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Preview: Men’s World Cup Finals GS – Odermatt Dominates & U.S. Contenders

Saalbach World Cup SL Finals Preview: Shiffrin’s Final Race of 23/24 Season

Saturday’s slalom in Saalbach, Austria, marks a pivotal moment in the skiing world, with the season's top 25 skiers in slalom (SL) and the Junior World Slalom Champion invited to race in the World Cup finals. However, due to injuries only 23 will race.

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Mikaela Shiffrin’s Decision: Focusing Solely on Slalom at Saalbach World Cup Finals

Mikaela Shiffrin, the renowned ski racer, the winningest in history, took to Instagram to share her plans for the upcoming World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria. In a video post, Shiffrin expressed gratitude for the birthday wishes she received and updated fans on her schedule adjustment.

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Shiffrin’s Triumph: Clinches Slalom Title Ahead of Saalbach Final

On March 10th Åre, Sweden hosted the final regular season slalom of the 2024 season. It would witness the injury return of Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin. Even if Germany's Lena Dürr could find a way to win, Shiffrin would only need 13 points to clinch the season's slalom title. However, In her first race back since January 26th, Shiffrin did much more. The first run leader ended the day with her career 96th victory, her 59th in slalom. On the hill, she won her first World Cup and clinched the 2024 slalom title, her eighth.

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Mikaela Shiffrin’s Thrilling Comeback: Leads Slalom in Åre, Sweden

On March 10th, after the first run of slalom in Åre, Sweden, the returning Mikaela Shiffrin leads the field of women's World Cup skiers. After she fell, racing downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo, ski fans missed her excellence, but she delivered above their expectations in today's morning run.

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Women’s Slalom Regular Season Finale: Shiffrin’s Return Sparks Excitement in Åre

Who is skiing, when and how to watch the Sunday, February 11th Women's Soldeu Andorra World Cup Slalom As anticipation builds for the Women’s World Cup Slalom in Soldeu, Andorra, on Sunday, February 10th, ski racing fans expect a riveting competition. With the absence of superstars Petra Vlhová and Mikaela Shiffrin, the race takes on a new dynamic, offering a unique opportunity for emerging talents and competitive veterans to shine.

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Mikaela Shiffrin’s Recovery and Return: A Story of Resilience

Mikaela Shiffrin, the celebrated alpine ski champion, has been navigating a challenging path of recovery and comeback. In a recent interview, she shed light on her journey. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, Shiffrin's unwavering resolve shines through as she shares her experiences of battling injury and supporting her boyfriend through his own recovery.

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A Dramatic Finish to the Åre World Cup; Federica Brignone’s Victory Sets New Record

Federica Brignone triumphs Sara Hector's massive lead on her impressive second run at the Are, Sweden World Cup. Brignone sets new record for the oldest woman to win a GS World Cup.

By |2024-03-10T07:45:57-06:00March 9th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on A Dramatic Finish to the Åre World Cup; Federica Brignone’s Victory Sets New Record

2024 Åre Women’s World Cup GS: Watch Exciting Regular Season GS Finale!

Excitement builds for Saturday’s final regular-season GS race in Åre. This will set the stage for the Saalbach finals on March 16th, where the top 25 racers will vie for victory.

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SYNC Performance Custom Club Feature: Catamount Alpine Race Team

SYNC is committed to supporting ski racing communities by providing top-tier, functional apparel and fostering the growth of teams across North America, including clubs with growing junior programs like Catamount Race Team.

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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.

By |2024-03-07T15:33:11-07:00March 7th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Lucas Braathen Returns to World Cup Racing

U.S. Athletes Thrive at Home: Thoughts from the North American Leg of the FIS World Cup

ASPEN- It’s been three seasons since three American men qualified in a FIS World Cup slalom, and for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes who just completed their North American leg of the tour, there’s no place like home.

By |2024-03-05T14:51:52-07:00March 5th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on U.S. Athletes Thrive at Home: Thoughts from the North American Leg of the FIS World Cup

World Cup GS Race Canceled: Snow Shortage Ends Regular Season Finale in Kranjska Gora

The final regular season Men’s World Cup GS race, slated for Saturday, March 9th, had to be called off due to a lack of snow on the Podkoren Race slope in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. Recent high temperatures caused a considerable reduction in the snowpack. With daytime temperatures soaring into the 60s, the venue, once ready to host the World Cup GS, could now only accommodate a slalom event requiring less width and length.

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Mikaela Shiffrin’s Anticipated Return: Slalom Showdown in Åre

Mikaela Shiffrin, the superstar of the Stifel US Ski Team, is set to make her much-anticipated return to World Cup competition this weekend in Åre, Sweden. Unfortunately, the Giant Slalom (GS) is unlikely to be part of her Åre program due to minimal training opportunities. However, fans can still look forward to seeing her compete in the Slalom on Sunday, March 10th.

By |2024-03-05T12:30:12-07:00March 4th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin’s Anticipated Return: Slalom Showdown in Åre

Recap: The Men Conclude Regular Season NorAm Races Before NorAm Finals

This past week, the men competed in the final regular season NorAm series, hosted in Mont Ste-Marie, Quebec. Two giant slaloms and two slaloms were scheduled. However, one of the slaloms got canceled. Nevertheless, the men had a successful few days of racing before the NorAm Finals. 

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Switzerland’s Loic Meillard Secures First World Cup Slalom Win at Aspen Winternational

Switzerland's Loic Meillard wins his first World Cup Slalom career at the March 3rd Stifel Aspen Winternational. He adds a slalom victory to his two Aspen 2nd place GS finishes for his third consecutive podium.

By |2024-03-03T20:49:55-07:00March 3rd, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Switzerland’s Loic Meillard Secures First World Cup Slalom Win at Aspen Winternational

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