Exploring the Numbers: Insights from the 2023/24 World Cup Downhill Season
Mikaela Shiffrin: GEPA pictures In the pulse-pounding world of downhill racing, the 2023/24 World Cup
Zermatt’s World Cup Calendar Exclusion Sparks National Team Training Prohibition and Turmoil
The decision by Zermatt Bergbahnen to exclude elite ski teams from gate training this summer has sent ripples of concern through the ski racing community. This decision most significantly impacts Swiss-Ski, Switzerland's national federation, which heavily relied on Zermatt as the world's premier glacier speed training destination. The root of this decision lies in a series of disappointments and challenges faced by the Zermatt/Cervinia World Cup Downhill, scheduled as the opening World Cup Downhill races over the past two seasons.
2024/25 FIS Alpine World Cup Calendar Draft: North American Races and New Challenges
The 2024/25 FIS Alpine World Cup calendar draft is set to excite fans with thrilling races and intriguing changes, including new events in North America. The details of this proposed calendar promise a captivating blend of familiar venues and new challenges for the world's top alpine skiers.
The Team Around Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Is Introducing Itself
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen announced his new team for the upcoming ski season 2024/25 at the World Cup Races under the Brazilian flag.
Improving the Alpine Ski World Cup: Ideas for Safety, the Calendar, and Spectator Experience
Recently, top athletes have openly participated in discussions concerning injuries, the race calendar, auxiliary events at races, and how the Federation manages skiers. As has always been the case, their concerns fuel essential debate.
Mark Mitter’s Farewell: Cherishing Moments with Shiffrin and Hirscher
Mark Mitter, the coach from Ramsau, Austria recently bid farewell to Team Shiffrin, leaving behind a legacy of success and gratitude. Despite his modesty, Mitter's impact as an assistant coach to some of skiing's brightest stars cannot be overlooked.
Unraveling the Epidemic of World Cup Injuries: Insights and Trends
The frequency of these season-ending injuries is alarming for the racers and the many fans of the White Circus, who missed seeing their heroes demonstrate power, agility, and courage as they hurtle down the mountains at high speeds.
Zermatt/Cervinia Downhills Excluded from 2024/25 Alpine World Cup Draft Calendar
Following thorough consultations with athletes, teams, and stakeholders involved in the event, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), Swiss-Ski, and the Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali (FISI) have collectively decided not to include Zermatt/Cervinia in the Alpine draft calendar for the 2024/25 season.
Marco Odermatt Clinches Fourth 2024 Title Amidst Final Race Cancellation
Sunday, March 24th, the men's World Cup season began with a mid-race cancellation in Sölden, Austria, and ended with a cancellation of the Sunday, March 24th Saalbach, Austria, finals downhill. The Saalbach team was able to provide good racing for the seven prior races, but today, Mother Nature provided too big of a challenge.
2024 Men’s World Cup Downhill Finals Preview: Winners, Title Chase, and Nations Cup Standings
GEPA pictures Who is racing in the Saalbach men's downhill finals, when and how to
Austrian Triumph in Saalbach: Cornelia Huetter Overtakes Rivals to Win World Cup Downhill Title
Saalbach Austria March 23, The women's downhill finals began with a delayed start due to wind. However, at the end of the race, Austrian Cornelia Huetter won and overtook Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami to earn Austria's second title of the season.
Charging Tiger: Federica Brignone’s Italian Recipe for Skiing Success at 33
The 33-year-old Italian veteran shows little sign of slowing down as the oldest competitor on tour. Add Brignone’s mantra along with proficient coaching from her brother Davide and it’s a homemade Italian recipe for success.
Preview: World Cup Women’s Downhill Finals & Top Contenders
The list of racers competing, when, and how to watch the women's World Cup downhill finals on Saturday, March 23rd, in Saalbach, Austria. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled World Cup finals women's downhill race on Saturday, March 23rd, in Saalbach, Austria. This highly anticipated event and final women's race of the season will showcase the skills of top racers and promise intense and thrilling competition for spectators and fans alike.
Swiss Podium Sweep: Odermatt Clinches Third 2024 Title in Men’s Super-G World Cup Finals
Friday, March 22nd Saalbach, Austria: Switzerland is celebrating their podium sweep at the Men's super-G World Cup finals. They earned four of the top five spots on the leaderboard.
Lara Gut-Behrami Wins Tight Race for the 2024 Super-G Globe, Ester Ledecká Claims Season’s First Victory
At the super-G World Cup Finals Lara Gut-Behrami Wins Tight Race for the 2024 Super-G Globe, Ester Ledecka reigns victorious and Federica Brignone achieves another podium finish. Lauren Macuga was the only North American to compete and finished in 14th place.
Saalbach World Cup Men’s Super-G: Title to be Decided at Finals
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.
Preview: Women’s Super-G World Cup Finals & Gut-Behrami’s Dominance
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.
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.
An Emotional Finale as Feller Raises Globe on Home Snow and Haugan Secures First Slalom World Cup Victory
Emotions were high as Manuel Feller raised the slalom World Cup Crystal Globe in Saalbach, Austria. Timon Haugan wins his first World Cup race.
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.
Timon Haugan Leads After the Initial Run in the Slalom World Cup Finals, Hungry for First Career Win in the Discipline
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.
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.
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.
