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The Men's World Cup Downhill is heating up as the season inches closer to its finale. With only two races left in the calendar, the title is up for grabs between France's Cyprien Sarrazin and Switzerland's Marco Odermatt. Sarrazin has clinched three victories this season, while Odermatt closely follows with two wins. Currently, Odermatt leads the downhill standings with 516 points, but Sarrazin is nipping at his heels with just 6 points behind at 510. Italy's Dominik Paris trails in a distant third with 329 points, while last season's title winner, Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, is out due to injury.

GEPA pictures/ Wolfgang Grebien Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami, the 2024 overall World Cup leader, wins her

SYNC Performance and SHRED Optics have partnered for a major giveaway. The giveaway includes a helmet, goggles, gloves, arm guards, race suit, and training shorts, a total of $1,700 in gear.

Prepare for an exhilarating display of talent and determination at the Crans Montana Women’s World Cup Downhill on Friday, February 16th. This event marks the first of three thrilling races in the stunning locale of Crans Montana, Switzerland.

Since Mikaela Shiffrin's fall in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on January 26th while racing downhill, injuries have sidelined the superstar, but she is on the path to recovery. Here are the updates on her recovery journey.

There's no holding back Lara Gut-Behrami! Following her victory in the Giant Slalom on Saturday, the Swiss athlete leaves Soldeu in Andorra as the World Cup overall leader. It is the 43rd World Cup victory for the 32-year-old and her ninth in this discipline. AJ Hurt finishes third to win her second podium in the World Cup. Anna Swenn-Larsson celebrates her second World Cup victory in the Slalom in Soldeu on Sunday.

“It sucks because we would have loved Chamonix,” said Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed skier

Recap: EISA Ski racing returned to the Dartmouth Skiway this past weekend, starting Thursday with the makeup University of Vermont Giant Slalom race.

One of the first questions I ask racers and coaches I work with is: Should you race like you train or train like you race? The most frequent response is: You should race like you train. This answer makes sense. When you train, you’re relaxed and not under pressure, focused solely on skiing your best. Why wouldn’t you want to feel like that in a race?

The rehabilitation process after his terrible Wengen downhill crash is not the only topic on Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s mind. The injured ski racing giant speaks out officially about his distrust in the top leadership of the Norwegian Ski Federation. Without changes, he will not return to ski racing.

Vonn weighed in on last week’s social media brouhaha around the women’s tech races at the 2024 Junior World Ski Championships not being livestreamed while both men’s tech races were. Lack of livestreams for women’s tech races at Junior Worlds ignites social media.

The veteran Swede Anna Swenn Larson skied with confidence, attacking the steep long pitch and delivering the fastest time of the morning. Using a similar approach, the racer with the second-fastest time was delivered by Stiflel US Ski Team member Paula Moltzan (+0.14). The only other skier within a half second of Swenn Larson is Croatian Zrinka Ljutic (+0.42).

The veteran Swede Anna Swenn Larson skied with confidence, attacking the steep long pitch and delivering the fastest time of the morning. Using a similar approach, the racer with the second-fastest time was delivered by Stiflel US Ski Team member Paula Moltzan (+0.14). The only other skier within a half second of Swenn Larson is Croatian Zrinka Ljutic (+0.42).

It was an unfortunate day for the Bansko World Cup slalom with the decision to cancel the race after the first 31 competitors finished the course. The heavy rainfall, wind, and deteriorating conditions were deemed unsafe for the remaining racers, and the forecast showed minimal signs of letting up.

Who is skiing, when and how to watch the Sunday, February 11th Women's Soldeu Andorra World Cup Slalom

As anticipation builds for the Women’s World Cup Slalom in Soldeu, Andorra, on Sunday, February 10th, ski racing fans expect a riveting competition. With the absence of superstars Petra Vlhová and Mikaela Shiffrin, the race takes on a new dynamic, offering a unique opportunity for emerging talents and competitive veterans to shine.

Following an exhilarating day of men's GS in Bansko, Bulgaria, Austrian Manuel Feller aims to hold onto his slalom title. Full Preview on the Bansko slalom event.

The first run of the Women's World Cup giant slalom in Soldeu Andorra could not create a significant time differential. After the first seven racers had skied, only (0.67) separated the group. Notably, the woman who delivered the slowest time from the group was the season's GS leader, Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami. The fastest of the group was Italian Marta Bassino.

Marco Odermatt, Swiss legend dominates the field again, marking his 6th GS win and 9th GS victory in a row. Alexander Steen Olsen achieved his first podium of the season and Manuel Feller rounded the podium.

The first run of the Women's World Cup giant slalom in Soldeu Andorra could not create a significant time differential. After the first seven racers had skied, only (0.67) separated the group. Notably, the woman who delivered the slowest time from the group was the season's GS leader, Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami. The fastest of the group was Italian Marta Bassino.

The spectators crowded in at the bottom of the course, ready to cheer on the World Cup men in an exhilarating giant slalom race. Marco Odermatt is in the lead after first run.

Get ready for the exhilarating Women’s World Cup Giant Slalom in Soldeu Andorra! After a spectacular showing at last season's World Cup finals, Soldeu is heating up as a potential host for the 2029 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships. Don't miss the action on Saturday, February 10th!

The Men’s World Cup Giant Slalom (GS) in Bansko, Bulgaria, on Saturday, February 10th, is set to showcase the dominance of Switzerland's Marco Odermatt. Odermatt, the reigning GS champion, has swept all five GS races this season, solidifying his status as one of the sport's all-time greats at 26.

The USCSA teams are working through their qualifying season and week 3 of Alpine races brought excitement all across the country. Week 3 coverage includes races that happened Jan. 26-28. Access to full results can be found on https://www.uscsa.org

he 2024 FIS Junior World Ski Championships in Portes du Soleil, France, showcased the men’s slalom and giant slalom competitions on the big screen beneath the racecourses and livestreamed them on YouTube with professional commentating and slick camera work. However, the women’s tech events were not broadcast.

SYNC Performance introduces the winter series How-To Train featuring former World Cup skier Miha Kürner. With 3 videos in the series, each video focuses on top drills curated for Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Speed events.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde crashed hard in the Wengen Lauberhorn downhill on January 13. Now, the ski racing star opens up about the severe implications of his injuries. His current primary goal is to be able to walk again and live a normal life.

Despite her progress in rehabilitation, Shiffrin announced her decision not to compete in Andorra due to her knee injury. She reassured fans that while her recovery is progressing positively, patience remains crucial for her return to competitive skiing.

Recap: The RMISA Colorado-based Invitationals concluded yesterday at the Loveland Ski Area. The athletes fiercely competed in two days of slalom in the University of Denver (DU) Invitational.

Photo provide by the Stifel US Ski Team Portes du Soleil, France, Feb. 3, 2024

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