Norwegian skier Rasmus Windingstad has announced his retirement after 11 years on the World Cup tour, where he earned three podiums, one victory, and competed at the 2022 Olympics. The 30-year-old giant slalom specialist will be remembered for his Attacking Viking style and consistent presence in one of the sport’s deepest teams.
Sarrazin’s crash on the Stelvio, the slope set to host the men’s Olympic downhill this February, has renewed concerns about safety. The fall last December highlighted just how unforgiving Bormio can be in midwinter. Organizers point out that conditions in February — with more direct sun and the opportunity to prepare the piste from top to bottom in a more uniform manner — should make the Olympic surface safer. Still, the questions raised by his accident continue to echo as the Games approach. For Sarrazin, the focus is no longer on what was lost but on what lies ahead. His determination is clear: recover fully, return in 2026–27, and chase the dream of competing at the 2030 Olympics in front of a home crowd.
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Stephanie Venier, the 31-year-old Tyrolean who won the 2025 super-G world title in Saalbach, has announced her retirement from ski racing. The Austrian speed specialist ends her career with 169 World Cup starts, 12 podiums split evenly between super-G and downhill, and three wins. Venier also raced in five World Championships, earning three medals, and competed in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
The University of Nevada ski team, entering its fourth season back in NCAA competition, has hired alumnus and former U.S. ski cross racer Nico Monforte as assistant alpine coach. A North Tahoe native and Wolf Pack standout, Monforte brings international racing experience, coaching expertise, and a deep connection to the program as head coach Cameron Smith works to rebuild Nevada into a championship contender.
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Magnus Andersson, former head coach of the U.S. Women’s World Cup tech team, has joined Palisades Tahoe in a key leadership role. He will guide the club’s U System, support more than 40 coaches and 250 athletes, and bring a hands-on, long-term vision to one of North America’s most respected alpine programs.
Lindsey Vonn has enlisted fellow Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal as her coach and equipment strategist for her 2026 Olympic comeback. The longtime friends and Head Ski athletes are joining forces to chase one more shot at Olympic glory in Cortina.
German Biathlon ski champion Laura Dahlmeier died in a climbing accident on Laila Peak in Pakistan at age 31. Struck by rockfall at 5,700 meters, she died instantly, according to her representatives. A two-time Olympic gold medalist and lifelong mountaineer, Dahlmeier leaves behind a legacy of courage, humility, and excellence.
Federica Brignone underwent a successful follow-up knee surgery in Milan to improve joint mobility and accelerate her recovery. According to the Italian federation (FISI), she will resume rehabilitation immediately at JMedical in Turin as she continues her push toward a return for the 2026 Olympic season.
Federica Brignone continues her recovery after a leg fracture ended her record-setting World Cup season, and while her timeline for returning to training remains uncertain, her brother and coach Davide Brignone says the 2026 Cortina Olympics are still possible.
Olympic silver medalist and coach Joël Chenal has been suspended by the French skiing federation following abuse allegations from multiple women who say he harassed them as minors between 2005 and 2021, according to Le Monde.
After breaking both legs in a World Cup crash, Sam DuPratt fought his way back to the start gate in Val Gardena—three years later, on the same hill. This is the story of grit, setbacks, and a comeback built on total ownership.
Kenyan Olympic skier Sabrina Simader has ended her career despite qualifying for the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina. A lack of financial support and broken promises from her national federation forced the 27-year-old World Cup athlete to retire, bringing a premature end to one of alpine skiing’s most inspiring journeys.
Thomas Woolson returns to Dartmouth as head coach of the men’s alpine ski team, bringing global coaching experience and a deep personal connection to the program he once captained. Focused on athlete development, team culture, and academic excellence, Woolson aims to build on Dartmouth’s legacy as a launchpad to the sport’s highest levels.
Six months after a major knee injury, Marcel Hirscher has been medically cleared to return and plans to use his remaining 17 World Cup wild card starts to launch his comeback. With training ramping up, the eight-time overall champion is focused on racing again—sooner rather than later.
The Stifel U.S. Ski Team announced key staffing changes for the 2025–26 season, including new hires and role shifts across the men’s and women’s alpine programs. With Olympic preparations underway, the team added international experience and promoted from within to build on a successful 2024–25 campaign.
GB Snowsport has named its 33-athlete alpine team for the Olympic season, highlighted by Dave Ryding’s final campaign and the World Cup Team debut of speed specialist Roy Steudle. Rising stars like the Carrick-Smith brothers and Molly Butler strengthen a deep Europa Cup squad, as Great Britain builds momentum toward Milano-Cortina 2026.
Britain’s most successful alpine skier, Dave Ryding, has announced that the 2025–26 season will be his last. The 38-year-old slalom star plans to retire after his fifth Olympic appearance, aiming to end his career with a historic podium and a new personal best at the Games.
Patrick Kenney’s rise to the World Cup wasn’t linear—but it was relentless. From being cut by the U.S. Ski Team to racing independently in Europe, earning All-American honors at the University of New Hampshire, and building a support network from scratch, Kenney’s journey is a story of grit, gratitude, and belief. Now back on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, he’s more prepared than ever—and ready for the Olympic season ahead.
Petra Vlhová, Mikaela Shiffrin’s fiercest rival, is battling to return after a second knee surgery. With her future in ski racing uncertain, she shares the emotional toll of her recovery and the hope that still drives her.
Bruce P. Colon, age 84, of Lake Placid, N.Y., passed away on May 24, 2025.
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