The 2021 Winter Gear Guide
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Meillard Wins Hafjell GS as Switzerland Sweeps; Odermatt Clinches Titles
Loïc Meillard delivered a clutch performance to win the final GS of the regular season, leading a Swiss sweep. Meanwhile, Marco Odermatt secured more World Cup titles—but how did the drama unfold on the slopes?
Meillard Leads Swiss Domination in Hafjell GS First Run as Odermatt Nears Title
Loïc Meillard leads a Swiss top-three sweep in Hafjell’s final regular-season GS, with Marco Odermatt (+0.30) poised to secure the GS title. Henrik Kristoffersen struggled, while River Radamus (7th) was the only North American to qualify. Six high-bib racers made the cut, setting up a high-stakes second run.
Men’s World Cup GS in Hafjell: Regular Season Finale & Title Showdown
The Men’s World Cup GS in Hafjell marks the regular season finale, with Marco Odermatt aiming for his fifth straight title while Henrik Kristoffersen and Alexander Steen Olsen look to challenge on home snow. With World Cup Finals spots and top-60 World Cup Start List rankings on the line, skiers will push for crucial points to secure better starting positions in next season’s opening races. River Radamus leads the U.S. charge, while Erik Read represents Canada in his final GS race of the season.
Brignone Wins La Thuile Super G #2, Leads World Cup Standings
Federica Brignone thrilled the home crowd in La Thuile, winning the final regular-season super G by just 0.01 seconds over Sofia Goggia. The victory marked Brignone’s third super G win of the season and her tenth across all disciplines, giving her a five-point lead over Lara Gut-Behrami in the race for the Crystal Globe. Romane Miradoli completed the podium in third, while yesterday’s winner, Emma Aicher, skied out after a blistering start. With the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley up next, the battle for the super G title remains wide open.
La Thuile Super-G #2: Final Race of the Women’s World Cup Regular Season
Tomorrow’s La Thuile super-G marks the last regular season race of the Women's World Cup season, and for most, this will be the end of their World Cup season. While the top 25 skiers will qualify for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, the 200 points up for grabs are most crucial for the three skiers still in contention for the season super-G title. Beyond the title race, athletes will also be fighting to secure a top 30 finish for preferred start positions next season. This is the final opportunity for athletes to make a move before the regular season ends, as most will not make it to the World Cup Finals.
Emma Aicher Wins La Thuile Super-G as Goggia and Brignone Shine
Germany’s Emma Aicher claimed her first World Cup super-G victory in La Thuile, edging out Italy’s Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone in a tight battle on a shortened course. Clear skies favored early racers before conditions shifted, while crashes, a course hold, and dramatic moments, including Lindsey Vonn’s fall, added to the excitement. North Americans Lauren Macuga, Valerie Grenier, and Breezy Johnson finished in the points, with one more regular season super-G set for tomorrow.
