Federica Brignone dominated the Sestriere giant slalom, building speed with each sector to take a commanding victory on home snow. Alice Robinson skied with power and determination but finished 0.40 seconds back in second, while Norway’s Louise Stjernesund secured third, earning her third career World Cup podium. With another GS race set for tomorrow on the same slope, the battle for the top step is far from over.
With just 0.19 seconds separating Alice Robinson and Federica Brignone, the second run promises a fierce battle for victory. Paula Moltzan is in podium contention, while Sara Hector and a deep field of challengers look to make a push. Mikaela Shiffrin, starting early, has a chance to set the pace, and North Americans Britt Richardson, Nina O’Brien, and AJ Hurt aim to climb the standings. With fast conditions and a tight leaderboard, the afternoon finale is set for an exciting showdown in Sestriere.
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Loïc Meillard achieves first gold in 75 years for Switzerland in the final race of the World Championships. McGrath and Strasser achieve their first medals.
The men’s slalom at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships will bring the event to a thrilling close on Sunday, February 16. With top contenders like Clément Noël, Henrik Kristoffersen, and Timon Haugan, the battle for gold will be fierce. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team fields four racers, led by Benjamin Ritchie, while Erik Read represents Canada. With no World Cup points on the line, this race is all about the title. Here’s everything you need to know, including contenders, start times, and how to watch.
Camille Rast led a Swiss 1-2 finish in Saalbach, claiming gold ahead of Wendy Holdener, while Austria’s Katharina Liensberger secured bronze to the delight of the home crowd. Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Paula Moltzan delivered a strong performance to finish fourth, with Mikaela Shiffrin rounding out the top five in a race packed with dramatic lead changes and high-intensity action.
Switzerland’s Camille Rast set the tone in Saalbach with a commanding first run, carving through the quick-tempo course with aggressive transitions and powerful focus. She claimed the leader’s chair with a 0.58-second advantage over Austria’s Katharina Liensberger, while Mikaela Shiffrin, making her World Championship return, landed in third, 0.72 back. The demanding course took its toll, knocking out a third of the first 30 starters, including defending champion Laurence St-Germain. With a wide time spread and opportunities for higher bibs to break into the top 30, the stage is set for a dramatic second run.
Austrian, Raphael Haaser achieved his first World Championship GS title. Thomas Tumler silver and Loïc Meillard bronze.
Timon Haugan wins the first run of the World Championships giant slalom. Loïc Meillard in 2nd-place, +0.02 behind the lead, and Marco Odermatt in 3rd, +0.24.
The Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships GS promises an intense battle on a long, demanding course featuring the legendary Ochsenritt section. With Marco Odermatt, Alexander Steen Olsen, and other top contenders vying for the world title, the race will test endurance, precision, and tactical skill. North American skiers, including River Radamus and Erik Read, aim to make an impact, while recent World Cup podium trends suggest a tight fight between Norway, Switzerland, and Austria. Here’s everything you need to know about the race preview, start list, and how to watch live.
Federica Brignone was crowned the 2025 GS World Champion in Saalbach, delivering a dominant performance to claim her long-awaited gold. Alice Robinson secured silver, making history with New Zealand’s first World Championship medal, while USA’s Paula Moltzan earned bronze—her first individual World Championship podium. Read how the dramatic second run unfolded.
Italy’s Federica Brignone dominated the first run of the Women’s Giant Slalom at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships, showcasing precision and power to build a 0.67-second lead over New Zealand’s Alice Robinson. Paula Moltzan of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team delivered another strong GS performance, sitting third at 1.24 seconds back. The challenging terrain and long course demanded endurance, creating significant time gaps across the field. With the top 30 set to race in reverse order for the second run, the fight for podium positions promises a thrilling finish.
Zrinka Ljutić is gearing up for the Saalbach 2025 World Championships after a breakout World Cup season. With multiple slalom victories and growing confidence, Croatia’s rising star is ready to take on the world’s best. Can she turn her momentum into championship success?
Switzerland Sweeps Men’s Team Combined at Saalbach, USA 1 Just Misses Podium Switzerland dominated the first-ever Men’s Team Combined at the Saalbach World Championships, sweeping the podium in a historic finish. Loïc Meillard’s clutch slalom run secured gold for Switzerland 1, while Tanguy Nef’s strong performance locked in silver for Switzerland 2. Switzerland 4 completed the sweep with bronze, holding off USA 1’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Benjamin Ritchie, who finished just 0.69 seconds off gold in fourth. The race came down to the slalom, where technical precision determined the winners in a thrilling debut for this new event.
The first-ever Men's Team Combined World Championship title is on the line in Saalbach, where skiers battled shifting fog and challenging conditions in the downhill. Switzerland’s Alexis Monney set the fastest time, giving teammate Tanguy Nef a slight edge heading into the slalom. Franjo Von Allmen of Switzerland 1 finished just 0.02 seconds behind, setting up a showdown with Loïc Meillard. Italy’s Dominik Paris left Alex Vinatzer with 0.46 seconds to make up, while Austria’s Daniel Hemetsberger gave Fabio Gstrein a 0.95-second deficit. Norway’s Timon Haugan and France’s Clément Noël will need to charge hard, with 1.05 and 1.15 seconds to erase, respectively. With the start order reversed from the downhill, the race will come down to execution under pressure. Every turn matters, and the fight for gold is about to begin.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson of the Stifel US Ski Team win in the debut Team Combined at the 2025 World Championships.
Lauren Macuga of the Stifel US Ski Team wins the downhill, setting her team for a U.S. gold in the first Team Combined.
Von Allmen seized his moment, proving that the next generation of Swiss downhill racers is ready to dominate. With fearless precision and relentless aggression, he attacked every section of the Schneekristall/Zwölfer course, pushing to the absolute limit. As he crossed the line in first, the Swiss fans erupted, celebrating yet another World Championship gold. Even the Austrian crowd, despite their heartbreak, acknowledged the brilliance of his run—a performance that cemented Switzerland’s grip on the speed events and left no doubt that Von Allmen is a force to be reckoned with.
Downhill skiing is the ultimate test of speed, power, and nerve, where athletes rocket down the mountain at 140 km/h, teetering on the edge of control. The 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach will push them to their limits on the Schneekristall/Zwölfer course—a track designed to reward fearlessness and punish hesitation. With defending champion Marco Odermatt leading the charge and key contenders like Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Cameron Alexander sidelined, the race for gold is wide open. Will Switzerland extend its downhill dominance, or will a new challenger rise to claim victory?
Breezy Johnson’s fearless run from bib 1 set the tone for a thrilling day at the Saalbach World Championships, where she secured a historic downhill gold for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Austria’s Mirjam Puchner and the Czech Republic’s Ester Ledecká completed the podium, while Lauren Macuga’s impressive fifth-place finish further highlighted North America’s strong showing. With just 33 racers on the start list and 30 finishers, the race was a true test of skill, confidence, and courage—one that Johnson conquered with power and courage.
The 2025 World Championship downhill in Saalbach will be a high-stakes, one-run showdown, where aggression, precision, and fearlessness will decide the winner. With Italy’s Brignone and Goggia leading the season standings, Austria racing on home soil, and seven nations in the mix, the fight for gold is wide open. Rising star Lauren Macuga, past Saalbach winner Cornelia Huetter, and the legendary Lindsey Vonn’s return to World Championship downhill racing add even more intrigue. On Saturday, February 8, the world's best will push the limits on the Ulli Maier Downhill, where one perfect run is all that matters.
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Marco Odermatt delivered a masterclass in Saalbach, dominating the Men's Super-G at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The Swiss star attacked the course with fearless speed, building an untouchable 1.15-second lead that secured his first Super-G World Championship title. Austria’s Raphael Haaser thrilled the home crowd with a silver-medal performance, while Norway’s Adrian Smiseth Sejersted claimed his first career World Championship podium with bronze. The world’s best tried to challenge Odermatt’s time, but by the end of the race, the podium remained unchanged—his run stood as the defining performance of the day.
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