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The Toyota US Alpine Championships presented by Stifel was welcomed back to Sun Valley, Idaho for the second consecutive year. The event started with two men and women super-G days, the first day was a standard FIS race and the second was a part of the National Championships.
Who is racing in the Saalbach Men's SG finals, when, and how to watch on Friday, March 22nd. On Friday, March 22nd, all eyes will be on Saalbach, Austria, as the men's super-G event unfolds, marking a crucial moment in the World Cup finals. The culmination of a season filled with intense competition and standout performances sets the stage for an exhilarating showdown.
The list of racers competing, when, and how to watch the women's World Cup super-G finals on Friday, March 22nd, in Saalbach, Austria. The women's super-G World Cup finals in Saalbach, Austria, are set to be an exhilarating showdown that will conclude a compelling SG season. Let's dive into how the season unfolded, who's leading the super-G title chase, the Nations Cup status, and the Stifel US Ski Team athlete in contention.
The Federation of European Ski & Snowboard Associations (FESA) Alpine Ski Cup recently took place in Soldeu, Andorra, drawing athletes born in 2008 and 2009 from nine Central European countries. Despite the United States being the only invited nation and not a member, its athletes showcased exceptional talent and spirit at this prestigious international U16 race.
Sun Valley Resort is proud to be hosting the Toyota U.S. Alpine Championships presented by Stifel, March 20-24, and today, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announces the full athlete roster set to compete in the slalom, giant slalom and super-G events, vying for the title of National Champion.
Carrabassett Valley Academy has openings within our full-time alpine coaching staff for 2024-2025. Based on the growth and momentum of our alpine program we have positions within our U14 through FIS staff.
Holderness School seeks two coaches for the 2024/25 season: An Assistant U18 Coach and an Assistant U16 Coach. Ideal candidates will process a strong background in alpine skiing, a commitment to develop student/athletes and be a contributing member to the Holderness SnowSports Community.
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.
Emotions were high as Manuel Feller raised the slalom World Cup Crystal Globe in Saalbach, Austria. Timon Haugan wins his first World Cup race.
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.
Timon Haugan leads after the first run in the men's World Cup Finals slalom. If Haugan holds onto the lead it will be his first World Cup slalom victory of his career.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marco Odermatt establishes a substantial lead in the first run of the World Cup Finals giant slalom.
Who is racing in Saalbach, when, and how to watch the men's World Cup finals giant slalom on March 16th
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.
In the heart of Jackson, Wyoming, where the Teton mountains stand tall and the snow falls thick, the U18 US National Alpine Skiing Championships unfolded amidst both challenges and triumphs.
The U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) concluded the week of competition for its Collegiate National Championships Saturday with the men’s and women’s Dual Alpine Slalom, men’s and women’s Snowboard Alpine GIant Slalom, and the Nordic Freestyle Team Relay.
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.
As the World Cup season comes to an end, all eyes are fixed on Saalbach, Austria, where the Women’s Slalom and GS World Cup Finals will take place on March 16th and 17th. This event marks the finale of a thrilling season and celebrates the remarkable athleticism and resilience of top skiers worldwide. Let’s take a closer look at the women’s slalom and GS season journey and what awaits at the finals.
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