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For the first time this season, Lara Gut-Behrami didn't win a race she entered. Today, Italy's 33-year-old Federica Brignone became the oldest woman to win a World Cup GS. On a race hill that demanded considerable power for nearly 69 seconds, the veteran showed she had what it took to be the fastest.

Mikaela Shiffrin, an unparalleled force in modern ski racing, is gearing up for an exciting

Mikaela Shiffrin wins her second slalom of the new season. After Petra Vlhová put down a seemingly unbeatable second run and took a huge lead, Shiffrin delivered an even better performance. The Stifel Killington Cup victory represents her sixth Killington World Cup slalom victory and her career 55th. It also brings her career World Cup victory total to 90. However, after six runs of women's slalom, it is clear that Vlhová is far from conceding the 2024 slalom title. Hopefully, this battle of the Titans will still be undecided until the finals.

For the first time this season, Slovakia's Petra Vlhová wasn't the fastest during a slalom run she finished. Today, Stifel US Ski Team superstar Mikaela Shiffrin will take the lead into the afternoon finale. Shiffrin mentioned before the Sölden race that, for multiple reasons, she would build into the season. If this run was just another step forward, the rest of the season will likely be fantastic. Shiffrin has always worked tirelessly to improve, It is promising ski racing fans will continue to be entertained by her excellent performances.

Lara Gut-Behrami GEPA pictures/Matic Klansek Stifel Killington Cup Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami is currently the world’s

Three Austrian Amigos in Gurgl GEPA pictures/Thomas Bachun What a day for Austria! The Ski

When Austrian Manuel Feller bib 3 crossed the finish line with a (-1.40) lead, the crowd went wild, and it was clear the Men's World Cup 2023-24 season had begun. Feller had openly discussed that at the end of last season, he was struggling to find the motivation to ski. However, on Saturday's first run, he skied with his trademark freedom and speed and sat on the leader's throne with a big smile and significant lead.

Some 50 members – representing a wide spectrum of nations across Europe – comprise the proud, colorful, and happy wandering Shiffrin Fan Club Shouting their loudest during races, exhibiting great emotion and unconditional support, and even dressing up as American superheroes for the Sölden parade, the Mikaela Shiffrin Fan Club causes quite a stir wherever they are.

Italian Finish area Zermatt-Cervinia downhill GEPA pictures/Mario Buehner-Weinrauch Following the initial run on the new

Mikaela Shiffrin first run Sölden GEPA pictures/Matic Klansek In Sölden, people have forgotten the 2022

Lucas Braathen Atomic Media days, GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner Lucas Braathen ends his ski racing career

Tanguy Nef: Photo Atomic Every two years, a wave of athletes embarks on new equipment

Summer skiing has arrived and it's a great time to test equipment.

Mikaela Shiffrin: GEPA Photos Atomic invites athletes to test the brand Mikaela Shiffrin, Sofia Goggia,