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Recap: Week 2 of Alpine USCSA Competitions

USCSA Week 2 Recap of racing. Eight conferences successfully hosted several days of racing for men and women.

Châtel Hosts 2024 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships Downhill: Highlights and Surprises

The 2024 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships opened on January 30 with the men’s and women’s downhill races, held in Châtel, one of 12 resorts in Portes du Soleil, France. While the weather has been warm and sunny at the lower elevations, Châtel features north-facing slopes at the end of a valley, so the track stayed cold and hard for the speed events. 

Junior Worlds Kicks off in Portes du Soleil

The 43rd FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships kicked off on January 29 with the opening ceremonies in Morzine, France, in the Haute Savoie region

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Lara Gut-Behrami Defends Her Giant Salom Leader’s Bib

Winning by more than a second in the Giant Slalom in Kronplatz, Lara Gut-Behrami celebrates her 42nd World Cup victory, the eighth in this discipline. The Swiss athlete continues to extend her lead in the Giant Slalom World Cup. Sara Hector also races to the podium in second place. 

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Lara Gut-Behrami Dominates Kronplatz GS in Stellar Display

Sara Hector, Alice Robinson and Lara Gut-Behrami in Kronplatz: GEPA pictures/Matic Klansek Lara Gut-Behrami showcased

By |2024-01-30T12:26:41-07:00January 30th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Lara Gut-Behrami Dominates Kronplatz GS in Stellar Display

Lara Gut-Behrami Dominates the First Run at Kronplatz GS, Looks to Expand Lead in Title Chase

Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami takes a commanding (+0.59) lead into the afternoon run of Tuesday's Kronplatz ERTA World Cup giant slalom (GS). Skiing with bib five, she used her impressive skills to cross the finish (-0.84) faster than her closest rival for the season's GS title, Italy's Federica Brignone. None of the talented women could come within half a second of her time, but the nearest is New Zealand's Alice Robinson (+0.59). Notably, Robinson's coach, Nils Coberger, set the first run.

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Alpine World Cup Races Canceled: Chamonix & Garmisch-Partenkirchen Updates

In alpine skiing, recent disappointments have unfolded as scheduled events face cancelations. In Chamonix, France, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

By |2024-01-29T15:11:40-07:00January 29th, 2024|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Alpine World Cup Races Canceled: Chamonix & Garmisch-Partenkirchen Updates

Top World Cup Skiers are Crashing at an Alarming Rate

Severe crashes during races over the past month have involved five former World Cup overall ski champions or Olympic gold medalists.

By |2024-02-02T13:54:01-07:00January 28th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Top World Cup Skiers are Crashing at an Alarming Rate

Odermatt Shines: Super-G Drama Unfolds with Von Allmen’s Breakthrough Performance

Skiing with bib eight, Marco Odermatt became the first man to earn his second World Cup super-G victory of the season. Odermatt used the harder race surface to push the entire course and cross with the lead. Undoubtedly, the season's super-G leader was determined to avoid missing his second consecutive podium. Yesterday, he ended his streak of 12 straight super-G races, finishing among the fastest three.

By |2024-01-28T07:37:10-07:00January 28th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Odermatt Shines: Super-G Drama Unfolds with Von Allmen’s Breakthrough Performance

Preview: Second Round of the Adrenaline-Filled Women’s Downhill in Cortina

Preview: The women will take on the second day of the World Cup downhill in Cortina. The first day was filled with excitement, what will tomorrow bring?

By |2024-01-26T12:24:19-07:00January 26th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Preview: Second Round of the Adrenaline-Filled Women’s Downhill in Cortina

Shiffrin’s Cortina Crash: Skiing Superstar Faces Injury Setback

Mikaela Shiffrin, the champion 28-year-old American skiing sensation, faced a significant setback today in Cortina d'Ampezzo during the World Cup downhill race. As she catapulted off the course out of balance the crash unfolded.

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Eventful Day in Cortina: Shiffrin Crashed and a Three-Way Tie on the Podium

An eventful day in the Cortina downhill. Shiffrin crashes and a three-way tie on the podium. Other highlights and thrills on the Olympia Delle Tofane track.

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Preview: Shiffrin Returns to Downhill and Goggia Aims to Relive Victory in Cortina

Downhill Day 1 Preview: Shiffrin Returns to Downhill and Goggia Aims to Relive Victory in Cortina.

By |2024-01-25T11:29:47-07:00January 25th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Preview: Shiffrin Returns to Downhill and Goggia Aims to Relive Victory in Cortina

Linus Strasser’s Sensational Double Win: Schladming Night Slalom Sparks 2024 Season Excitement

Linus Strasser is on a roll. He won his first World Cup of the season in Kitzbühel on Sunday, and on Wednesday night, he did it again in Schladming. He increased his advantage to (-0.28) during the second run. There are no bigger races in slalom skiing than those two. No matter what the rest of the season brings, he will consider 2024 his most successful. There are six slaloms left in the season, but it is clear there is a battle brewing for the title.

By |2024-01-24T15:12:50-07:00January 24th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Linus Strasser’s Sensational Double Win: Schladming Night Slalom Sparks 2024 Season Excitement

Thrilling Men’s Slalom in Schladming: Strasser leads and USA’s Seymour Qualifies 17th.

After the first seven racers completed their first runs, it was apparent that Germany's Linus Strasser had the hot hand in men's slalom. Strasser won the night slalom in 2022 and his third World Cup slalom on Sunday in Kitzbühel. Will his efforts tonight bring him his fourth? He has a (-0.10) advantage over Norway's Timon Haugan.

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Odermatt’s Triumph: A Dazzling Comeback in Schladming’s World Cup GS

The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.

By |2024-01-23T15:36:56-07:00January 23rd, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Odermatt’s Triumph: A Dazzling Comeback in Schladming’s World Cup GS

GS Showdown: Feller Leads the Pack in Schladming Night Race with Odermatt’s Surprise Twist

The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.

By |2024-01-23T11:55:15-07:00January 23rd, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on GS Showdown: Feller Leads the Pack in Schladming Night Race with Odermatt’s Surprise Twist

Recap: RMISA Invitationals Conclude with Superb Giant Slalom Racing on a New Hill

A giant slalom recap of the RMISA Westminster University and University of Utah Invitationals. The competition was stiff and series ended as one of the closest-scored RMISA meets in recent history.

By |2024-01-25T12:33:50-07:00January 22nd, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Recap: RMISA Invitationals Conclude with Superb Giant Slalom Racing on a New Hill

Colby Carnival Recap: EISA Season Kicks Off in Sugarloaf, Dartmouth Takes the Lead

The EISA season kicked off with the Colby Carnival at Sugarloaf Mountain. Dartmouth takes the lead after GS, slalom and Nordic events.

By |2024-02-05T17:39:00-07:00January 22nd, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Colby Carnival Recap: EISA Season Kicks Off in Sugarloaf, Dartmouth Takes the Lead

Thrilling Night GS in Schladming: Odermatt Leads Charge Amidst Unexpected Twists

Get ready for the thrill of the Tuesday, January 23rd Night Giant Slalom in Schladming, Austria – a historic event that rivals even the renowned Kitzbühel race. The Schladming night slalom attracted massive crowds in the past before the completion of the impressive finish stadium in 2013. With around 48,000 attendees annually, the village transforms into a giant party.

By |2024-01-23T09:01:05-07:00January 22nd, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Thrilling Night GS in Schladming: Odermatt Leads Charge Amidst Unexpected Twists

Mikaela Shiffrin Secures 95th World Cup Victory in Jasná Slalom

Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 95th World Cup in the Jasná slalom. She is simply the best and has now accumulated 630 World Cup Slalom points this season. Now that Vlhová is out for the rest of the season, her lead over the next-best active skier is 228 points. It is her fifth slalom victory of the season. The woman has a fantastic feeling for winning; today, she used her first run advantage to perfection.

Shiffrin’s Jasná Slalom Supremacy: A Recap and Emerging Talents in Women’s Skiing

In the absence of her Slovakian rival Petra Vlhová, the stage was set for Mikaela Shiffrin to showcase her unparalleled prowess in women's slalom. As the first run unfolded, Shiffrin's dominance became evident, leaving a significant gap between her and the competition. The absence of Vlhová, coupled with Shiffrin's exceptional skills, promises an intriguing narrative for the day's race

By |2024-01-21T07:56:59-07:00January 21st, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Shiffrin’s Jasná Slalom Supremacy: A Recap and Emerging Talents in Women’s Skiing

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