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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.

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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.

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

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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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U18 US National Alpine Skiing Championships: Triumphs Amidst Teton Mountains

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.

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RECAP: USCSA 45th Annual Collegiate National Championships

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.

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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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Reminiscing on the Colorado Buffs Comeback at NCAA Championships for their 21st Victory! 

During the 2024 NCAA Championships the University of Colorado had a milestone victory with a comeback that will go down in history.

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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.

By |2024-03-12T12:23:37-06:00March 12th, 2024|Tags: , |Comments Off on FIS Chief Race Director Markus Waldner Discusses the Issues: Alpine World Cup

World Cup Men’s Tech Finals: Odermatt Dominates GS, Feller Reigns in Slalom – Saalbach Showdown!

Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt has left an indelible mark on the World Cup Giant Slalom scene, clinching the season title with an extraordinary nine out of nine wins during the regular season In the slalom arena, Austria’s Manuel Feller emerges as the season’s champion, securing his first discipline globe with four wins in the regular season. Feller’s victory marks a significant achievement for Austrian skiing, ending a drought in the discipline globes since 2021.

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Should You Follow Live Timing When Your Kids Race?

This article is my third and final in a series on the role of technology in ski racing (here are #1 and #2). Today, I will focus on one technology that has become ever-present in our sport and is changing how parents (and kids) follow races. I’m talking about Live-Timing, an online real-time platform that tracks race results.

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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.

By |2024-03-09T11:17:17-07:00March 9th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Women’s Slalom Regular Season Finale: Shiffrin’s Return Sparks Excitement in Åre

Shiffrin concedes ski World Cup title ahead of comeback, talks of Kilde’s ‘life and death’ injury

Mikaela Shiffrin is no longer challenging for a women’s record-tying sixth World Cup overall title this month, and on Friday praised standings leader Lara Gut-Behrami for her “stunning” skiing.

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Utes Lead Team Points, But Colorado Buffs Shine Individually at NCAA Championships Slalom on Howelsen Hill

Last night on Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, it was an excellent night to be a Colorado Buff. The team won both the men and the women’s slalom. Magdalena Luczak and Filip Whalqvist claimed victory at the 2024 NCAA slalom Championships. However, the Utes still remained on top of the team standings.

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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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Manuel Feller becomes World Cup slalom king in unlikely fashion

The veteran Austrian racer officially clinched his first season title when the Kranjska Gora slalom was wiped out three days before the scheduled race. Heavy rainfall devoured the Slovenian race course, leaving race organizers with no choice but to cancel.

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The University of Utah Shines with Day One Success at NCAA Championships

The alpine ski races kicked off the 2024 NCAA Championships in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The University of Utah came out on top with 154.5 points, the University of Colorado ended the day in 2nd with 137.5, and the University of Denver had 133 points.

By |2024-03-07T15:37:59-07:00March 7th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on The University of Utah Shines with Day One Success at NCAA Championships

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