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Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the women’s slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, winning both runs to secure her ninth career slalom Crystal Globe. A demanding course, electric crowd, and breakthrough performances from North American athletes defined a memorable World Cup race day.

Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the first run of the women’s slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, opening a commanding lead as the fight tightened behind her. With strong performances from Wendy Holdener, Emma Aicher, and a deep American contingent, plus a breakthrough home run from Martina Bubovská, the stage is set for an intense second run.

Sara Hector holds a narrow lead after Run One of the Women’s Giant Slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, with Camille Rast and Julia Scheib close behind. Strong performances from Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan highlight a competitive opening run as the podium remains wide open heading into Run Two.

Norwegian speed stars Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Fredrik Møller return to Kitzbühel training as they build fitness, confidence, and timing ahead of the Olympic Games.

Sara Hector set the pace in the first run of the women’s World Cup giant slalom in Kronplatz, while Federica Brignone’s return energized the home crowd. With perfect conditions on the Erta, the opening run delivered clear separation at the top, detailed analysis of where time was gained and lost, and key USA and Canada qualifiers moving into the second run.

Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the Flachau night slalom, securing her sixth career win at the venue and leading a Stifel U.S. Ski Team 1–2 with Paula Moltzan. Katharina Truppe thrilled the home crowd with a podium finish for Austria.

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team went 1–2 in the first run of the Flachau women’s slalom, with Mikaela Shiffrin leading Paula Moltzan under the lights.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde explains why patience and preparation come before racing as he skips Wengen during his comeback season and focuses on repetition and training over emotion.

Federica Brignone is back on snow in Cortina as the reigning overall, downhill, and giant slalom World Cup champion builds toward Milano Cortina 2026.

Ski racing carries inherent risk, but injury prevention and return-to-snow systems are evolving. Coaches and programs are rethinking how athletes recover, rebuild confidence, and return safely—through better communication, smarter training design, and a culture that prioritizes long-term health.

Marcel Hirscher has officially ruled out a return this Olympic winter, ending months of speculation. His decision sharply contrasts with Lindsey Vonn’s successful comeback and gold-medal momentum.

Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley has been named Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, stepping into the role on February 1, 2026. A former elite athlete and seasoned sport executive, Fitzgerald Mosley brings decades of leadership experience across nonprofit, Olympic, and community-based sport as the Center enters its next chapter focused on athlete safety, accountability, and trust.

Camille Rast edged Mikaela Shiffrin by 0.14 seconds to win the Kranjska Gora women’s World Cup slalom, completing a GS–SL double in a no-DNF second run decided purely by execution.

Camille Rast leads Mikaela Shiffrin by a tenth after the first run of the women’s World Cup slalom in Kranjska Gora, with four skiers within a second and Shiffrin poised to chase a seventh straight victory.

Camille Rast set the early pace in Kranjska Gora, with Paula Moltzan and 19-year-old Lara Colturi completing the first-run podium. North Americans shone in a strong opening, including Cassidy Gray’s breakout run from bib 45, while rookie Dania Allenbach made an impressive World Cup debut at 18.

Olympic slalom medalist Katharina Liensberger will undergo knee surgery after suffering a serious training injury in Austria.

Mikaela Shiffrin erased a first-run deficit with the fastest second run of the night to win the Semmering women’s World Cup slalom by 0.09 seconds, surviving a race transformed by improved conditions and 12 lead changes.