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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reminiscing on the Colorado Buffs Comeback at NCAA Championships for their 21st Victory!Â
During the 2024 NCAA Championships the University of Colorado had a milestone victory with a comeback that will go down in history.
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.
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.
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.
Shiffrin’s Triumph: Clinches Slalom Title Ahead of Saalbach Final
On March 10th Ă…re, 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 DĂĽrr 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.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Thrilling Comeback: Leads Slalom in Ă…re, Sweden
On March 10th, after the first run of slalom in Ă…re, 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.
Women’s Slalom Regular Season Finale: Shiffrin’s Return Sparks Excitement in Ă…re
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EISA’s Class of 2024 Reflects on a Unique Journey
Last weekend at the Middlebury Regional Championships and this week at the NCAA National Championships in Steamboat, the EISA’s Class of 2024 wraps up the final college racing turns of their undergraduate careers. Thanks to the 2020 COVID pandemic, most of them had no college racing as First Years, when Ivy League and NESCAC schools canceled their 202/21 competition seasons. Instead, they scrambled to train and race through pandemic restrictions and strict quarantine requirements that forced athletes to pick a state and stay there.
RECAP: USCSA Regionals
RECAP: The competition escalated as teams competed in Regional Championships on a quest to qualify for the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National ChampionshipsTM.
Celebrating the Journey: RMISA Seniors Share Memories, Advice, The Meaning of Teammate and More!
Grab a tissue! RMISA seniors reflected on their college experiences, their advice for alpine ski racers joining or already competing on a college team, the importance of a team, and memorable race stories.
NCAA Championships Kick Off Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, March 6th the NCAA Championships begin with four days of alpine and nordic races (March 6-9), which university will lift the trophy?
Women’s Super-G Regular Season Recap: Gut-Behrami Leads, Macuga’s Breakthrough, and Finals Showdown
The women’s regular season super-G has wrapped up, leaving only the World Cup finals in Saalbach Austria on March 23rd. Who made the cut for the finals? Only the top 25 from the regular season in each discipline, plus the reigning Junior World Champion in each event
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Anticipated Return: Slalom Showdown in Ă…re
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 Ă…re, Sweden. Unfortunately, the Giant Slalom (GS) is unlikely to be part of her Ă…re program due to minimal training opportunities. However, fans can still look forward to seeing her compete in the Slalom on Sunday, March 10th.
United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association Hosts 45th Annual U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National Championships
The U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) will host its 5-day long annual U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard National ChampionshipsTM from March 4-9th, 2024 in Lake Placid, NY.
