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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mikaela Shiffrin has Raised the Bar for Everyone
Mikaela Shiffrin has raised the bar for everyone. Jim Taylor dives into this new level and the effects it has had on the sport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
World Cup Slalom: Shiffrin Continues as Vlhová’s Season Ends – Jasná 2024 Preview
Who is racing in Levi, when, and how to watch the women's second World Cup Slalom of the new season
Sara Hector Triumphs in Jasná World Cup GS – Shiffrin Falls Short, Vlhová’s season ends
Today, the women welcomed their 5th World Cup GS winner of the season. The Swedish Olympic Champion Sara Hector, who recently earned her first slalom podium, dominated the day, winning by (-1.52).
Sara Hector Dominates in Jasná World Cup GS: Tragedy and Triumph on the Slopes
Sara Hector GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner Between the significant disappointments, the Swedish Olympic GS champion Sara
Toko Wax Room: Insights from World Cup Speed Skier and Serviceman Sam Morse Waxing for Crucial Sections
World Cup speed skier and serviceman, Sam Morse here, reporting on my experiences on which part of the race is most crucial for your wax call!
French Triumph on the Streif: Cyprien Sarrazin Conquers Kitzbühel’s Legendary Downhill
France's Cyprien Sarrazin has won his second career World Cup downhill; this time, it is in Kitzbühel on the Streif. This season, he has delivered victories on the two most frightening downhills on the schedule. His career's first victory was on the Stelvio in Bormio, and now he assures he is among the legends by winning from the top in Kitzbühel.
Exciting Highlights from First Invitationals for Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association
The Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) kicked off its 2024 Alpine racing season at Spencer F. Eccles Olympic Mountain Center at the Utah Olympic Park with two exciting days of slalom.
Fall of the Giants: Impact of Season-Ending Injuries on men’s World Cup Tour
Three of the most significant male skiers have sustained season-ending injuries in less than three weeks. How does this affect the sport and the World Cup tour?
Kitzbühel World Cup Downhill: Thrills on Streif!
Who is racing in Levi, when, and how to watch the women's second World Cup Slalom of the new season
Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) Season Preview
The Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) circus is days away from kicking off, with Colby College hosting the opening carnival at the iconic Sugarloaf Resort. These are racers and teams to watch for during the 2024 season.
The Colorado Mountain College Ski Team is putting itself on the map
With a growing list of former national team skiers and athletes springboarding to D1 teams,
