Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics

After a historic triple-gold performance at the 2026 Olympics, Swiss star Franjo von Allmen is now nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe.

Three Paralympic Games and a gold medal later, Andrew Kurka has become one of the most fearless athletes in para alpine skiing. Raised on a remote Alaskan homestead, Kurka built a career defined by grit, resilience, and relentless work ethic. From charging lines others would not attempt to inspiring the next generation of athletes, his journey reflects a legacy built on perseverance and purpose both on and off the slopes.

At just 19, Audrey Crowley is emerging as one of the most exciting young athletes in Para Alpine skiing. The Eagle, Colorado native has already earned multiple World Cup podiums and a World Championships bronze medal while balancing competition in both para and able-bodied racing. With the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a new chapter ahead at the University of Denver, Crowley’s rise on the international stage is only just beginning.

After a dominant Olympic slalom gold in Cortina, Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t committing to 2030 — but she isn’t closing the door either. Here’s what she said about her future, fear, and the weight of four more years.

Dave Ryding closed his Olympic career with a 17th-place finish in what may also mark his final elite race. Sixteen years after his Olympic debut, Britain’s slalom pioneer leaves behind more than results — he leaves belief, legacy and a reshaped future for British skiing.

Milano Cortina 2026 delivered razor-thin finishes, historic breakthroughs, and dominant multi-medal performances. Here’s every podium across Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Team Combined — with verified times and nation medal counts

BORMIO, Italy — Ski legend Marc Girardelli didn’t hold back. From Lindsey Vonn’s ACL decision to Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s surprise silver and the new team combined format, the five-time overall World Cup champion delivered sharp insight — and plenty of personality.

Manuel Feller has officially closed the chapter on giant slalom. Ahead of the Olympics, the Austrian star is going all-in on slalom — and the reaction from his fan clubs, teammates and rivals says everything about his impact on the sport.

Sarah Schleper is preparing for her seventh Olympic Games — the only female alpine skier ever to reach that mark. This time, she’ll share the stage with her son, Lasse Gaxiola, making them the first mother and son to compete in the same Olympic edition. Read the full story of their historic journey on ShredOptics.com.

Franjo von Allmen, American Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Marco Odermatt react after the Olympic super-G in Bormio, with all three podium finishers sharing their thoughts in exclusive post-race interviews.

Franjo von Allmen captured his third straight gold in the Men’s Olympic Super-G on the Stelvio in Bormio, mastering aerodynamics and precision to make history. Ryan Cochran-Siegle earned silver, while Marco Odermatt took bronze in a race defined by speed and execution.

Austria won gold in the first-ever Women’s Olympic Team Combined as the USA2 earned a historic team bronze, while USA1 — Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin — narrowly missed the podium in fourth.

Breezy Johnson delivered under pressure on Olimpia delle Tofane, giving USA 1 the downhill lead in the first-ever Olympic women’s Team Combined and setting up a dramatic slalom showdown.

As the US women’s alpine technical team arrives in Cortina, confidence and belief define the group. Led by Nina O’Brien, Paula Moltzan, and AJ Hurt, the team brings momentum, depth, and resilience into the Olympic Games, embracing success on their own terms while racing for one another on the sport’s biggest stage.

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic journey did not end with a fairytale finish, but with a powerful reminder of what it means to dare greatly. After a crash that resulted in a complex tibia fracture, Vonn reframed the moment not as failure, but as the cost of chasing gold in a sport where risk is inseparable from greatness.

As Mikaela Shiffrin arrives in Cortina d’Ampezzo for the Olympic Games, the most decorated skier in history isn’t focused on medals or legacy. Instead, she’s embracing the work, the pressure, and the privilege of continuing a journey defined by gratitude, resilience, and relentless attention to detail.

Switzerland rose to the occasion in the men’s team combined as Tanguay Nef and Franjo von Allmen delivered gold under pressure, while shared responsibility, razor-thin margins, and emotional partnerships defined a race where athletes skied for more than just themselves.

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic comeback ended in heartbreak after a violent downhill crash left her with a serious leg fracture and emergency surgery in Italy.