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The women’s World Cup giant slalom returns in Semmering as Alice Robinson and Julia Scheib lead the Olympic-season rivalry. Full start list, standings, podium table, and how and when to watch.

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.

The men’s World Cup slalom continues on Gran Risa in Alta Badia with the fourth race of the season. See the full daily program, start list, standings context, and how and when to watch before the short 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.

After a terrifying training crash, Czech World Cup skier Tereza Nová is focused on one goal: independence. Supported by family, fans, and the ski racing community, her journey is a powerful reminder that life — and purpose — continue after injury.

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.

The men return to Alta Badia on Sunday for a World Cup giant slalom on the demanding Gran Risa. Please review the complete start list, podium leaders, North American entries, and details on when and how to watch live.

The women’s World Cup super-G moves to Val d’Isère as the Olympic season pressure continues to build. See the full start list, USA and Canadian rosters, and when and how to watch one of speed skiing’s key early tests.

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.

The women’s World Cup downhill returns to Val d’Isère with added Olympic selection and seeding on the line. Lindsey Vonn leads a deep field as speed racing resumes on the Oreiller-Killy.

The men return to the full-length Saslong for the final day of racing in Val Gardena / Gröden. See the downhill start list, season podiums, and Olympic-season storylines as the World Cup speed week concludes in the Dolomites.

Freddy Carrick-Smith skied to a breakthrough Europa Cup giant slalom victory in Valloire, becoming the first British man to win a men’s EC GS. The two-day race block also reshaped the season standings.

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.

The men’s World Cup super-G returns to Val Gardena on Friday with a stacked start list and no margin for error. Marco Odermatt leads the field again, but Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr and a deep group of challengers are ready to test him on the Saslong.

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.

The men’s World Cup speed season continues Thursday with a shortened sprint downhill in Val Gardena. With Olympic implications already in play, the start list shows who races where — plus when and how to watch.