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Camille Rast sets the pace in Semmering as Mikaela Shiffrin sits fourth after a brutal slalom first run that sees only 40 of 73 starters reach the finish.
Julia Scheib dominated the Women’s Giant Slalom at Semmering, claiming victory with a masterful second run, while Camille Rast and Sara Hector rounded out the podium. Standout performances from Nina Astner, Maryna Gasienica-Daniel, and North American skiers like Valérie Grenier and Mikaela Shiffrin highlighted an exciting, bumpy race ahead of the next stop in Kranjska Gora.
Marco Schwarz captured his first career World Cup super-G victory as Livigno hosted its first Alpine World Cup race. Swiss skiers packed the top of the results, Austria’s top-ranked speed racers struggled, and an unusually tight race saw 11 high-bib athletes score points.
Sara Hector of Sweden leads a tight top three after a thrilling Run 1 in Semmering, Austria. Julia Scheib and Lara Colturi remain close, while early exits by Alice Robinson and Nina O’Brien shook up the standings. North Americans delivered strong performances, with Paula Moltzan, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Justine Lamontagne making moves to set up an exciting second run.
With only a limited number of races completed and Olympic selection looming, the World Cup super-G entered the Christmas break under mounting pressure. From breakout performances and emotional podiums to depleted fields and tightening calendars, both the women’s and men’s disciplines are already taking shape in an Olympic season.
The World Cup giant slalom season hits the Christmas break with momentum building on both sides. On the women’s side, Alice Robinson and Julia Scheib are locked in a rising rivalry. On the men’s side, Stefan Brennsteiner leads while Marco Odermatt remains the standard as Olympic pressure intensifies.
At the Christmas break of the pre-Olympic slalom calendar, Mikaela Shiffrin has seized control of the women’s standings while the men’s remains wide open, defined by new winners, deep competition, and constant pressure.
Early-season and in-season ski setups are often flatter than expected. TOKO athlete and Team GB racer Matteo Padoan explains how to check, adjust, and maintain base bevels for better feel and consistency on snow.
With the holiday break underway, the World Cup downhill standings are already taking shape in an Olympic season. Preseason injuries, Swiss dominance, and a front-loaded schedule are defining the women’s and men’s races as the road to Cortina d’Ampezzo and Bormio begins to narrow.
Apex2100 International Ski Academy launches its 2026 Perform Better Camps, offering six world-class training experiences across Europe for U12 and U14 athletes. From glacier skiing in France and Switzerland to immersive World Cup experiences in Austria, young racers can develop technical skills, mental resilience, and lifelong passion for the sport.
America’s Night Slalom once again delivered elite racing and unforgettable energy as the Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic lit up Howelsen Hill with world-class slalom and community spirit.
Atle Lie McGrath pushed the second run to the limit to win a wildly dramatic Alta Badia slalom on Gran Risa, where eight lead changes reshaped the race and Clément Noël settled for second.
Clément Noël leads a compressed men’s World Cup slalom field after the first run in Alta Badia, with the top 30 separated by just 1.77 seconds. Thirteen skiers remain within a second of the lead, setting up a dramatic second run on Gran Risa before the Christmas break.
Marco Schwarz claimed victory at Alta Badia’s Gran Risa giant slalom, with Lucas Braathen and Stefan Brennsteiner completing the podium. The race highlighted precision, composure, and tactical skiing, while Fabian Gratz’s impressive climb and North American efforts added excitement to a challenging second run.
Sofia Goggia claimed her eighth World Cup super-G victory in Val d’Isère as Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium in third. Alice Robinson finished second and retained the season discipline lead.
Marco Schwarz set the standard in Run 1 of the Alta Badia Gran Risa, delivering a precise and aggressive run to take the lead. River Radamus and Stefan Brennsteiner chased with confidence, while top favorites like Marco Odermatt and Henrik Kristoffersen were caught off guard by the course. North Americans Bridger Gile and Radamus impressed, setting the stage for a dramatic Run 2.
The Alta Badia Gran Risa marks its 40th anniversary this weekend, celebrating four decades of legendary World Cup racing on one of the sport’s most technical and iconic slopes.
Franjo von Allmen edged Marco Odermatt to win the Saslong Classic downhill as Switzerland swept the top two spots again and Italy earned its third podium in three days on home snow.
Cornelia Huetter of Austria dominated the Val d’Isère downhill, taking the win with a near two-second advantage. Kira Weidle Winkelmann and Lindsey Vonn completed the podium while North Americans showed depth with strong top 30 performances, including Breezy Johnson in seventh and Valérie Grenier 23rd.
Jan Zabystran shocked the alpine world with a historic super-G victory in Val Gardena, earning the first men’s World Cup win for the Czech Republic and denying Marco Odermatt late on the Saslong.
Fredrik Moeller is recovering after a severe crash during the Val Gardena World Cup downhill. He suffered spinal fractures and lost two front teeth but is in stable condition and expected to start moving again in 30 days.
Marco Odermatt claimed his 50th career World Cup victory and fifth win of the season in Thursday’s Val Gardena sprint downhill. Switzerland went 1–2, while Italy thrilled the home crowd by placing four skiers inside the top 10 amid fog delays, dramatic crashes, and standout high-bib performances.
Off-season training builds more than strength. It develops the balance, rhythm, and force control that young ski racers rely on when skis hit snow. Learn how movement, play, and strength work together to create better skiing.
The women’s North American Cup kicked off at Copper Mountain on the World Cup race hill with a condensed five-race series that demanded consistency and focus. From Mary Bocock’s Super-G sweep to strong international showings and emerging talent, the week showcased athletes pushing for early-season momentum and valuable Nor-Am points.
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