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Loïc Meillard leads a Swiss top-three sweep in Hafjell’s final regular-season GS, with Marco Odermatt (+0.30) poised to secure the GS title. Henrik Kristoffersen struggled, while River Radamus (7th) was the only North American to qualify. Six high-bib racers made the cut, setting up a high-stakes second run.
Peter LangeMar 15, 2025The Men’s World Cup GS in Hafjell marks the regular season finale, with Marco Odermatt aiming for his fifth straight title while Henrik Kristoffersen and Alexander Steen Olsen look to challenge on home snow. With World Cup Finals spots and top-60 World Cup Start List rankings on the line, skiers will push for crucial points to secure better starting positions in next season’s opening races. River Radamus leads the U.S. charge, while Erik Read represents Canada in his final GS race of the season.
Peter LangeMar 14, 2025Tomorrow’s La Thuile super-G marks the last regular season race of the Women's World Cup season, and for most, this will be the end of their World Cup season. While the top 25 skiers will qualify for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, the 200 points up for grabs are most crucial for the three skiers still in contention for the season super-G title. Beyond the title race, athletes will also be fighting to secure a top 30 finish for preferred start positions next season. This is the final opportunity for athletes to make a move before the regular season ends, as most will not make it to the World Cup Finals.
Peter LangeMar 13, 2025The Women's World Cup Super-G races in La Thuile are pivotal for the season title fight and World Cup Finals qualification. With only two regular-season races left, Lara Gut-Behrami leads the standings, but Italy’s Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia are in pursuit. Rising star Lauren Macuga looks to continue her breakout season, while skiers on the bubble fight for their Finals spots. La Thuile’s steep course promises high-stakes action as the world’s best speed skiers push for glory.
Peter LangeMar 12, 2025Austria dominated the final regular-season slalom in Åre, with Katharina Truppe securing her first-ever World Cup victory and teammate Katharina Liensberger finishing second in a statement performance. Mikaela Shiffrin rounded out the podium in third, while Paula Moltzan placed sixth, giving the Stifel U.S. Ski Team two top-six finishes. With the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley up next, the stage is set for an intense battle for the season title.
Peter LangeMar 09, 2025Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a dominant performance in the first run of the World Cup slalom in Åre, Sweden, posting a leading time of 51.27 seconds. Germany's Lena Dürr followed closely, trailing by 0.43 seconds, while Sweden's Sara Hector delighted the home crowd by securing third place, just 0.48 seconds behind Shiffrin. This strong showing positions Shiffrin favorably as she aims for her seventh slalom victory at this Swedish resort.
Peter LangeMar 09, 2025The Kvitfjell Super-G: Final Regular-Season Showdown brings high stakes as skiers battle for podium positions and World Cup Finals qualification. With Marco Odermatt already securing the title, the fight for second and third remains fierce, while athletes on the bubble must deliver clutch performances to keep their season alive.
Peter LangeMar 08, 2025Federica Brignone dominated the Åre giant slalom, securing her 17th career and fifth season win by 1.36 seconds. Alice Robinson took second, keeping her season lead, while 18-year-old Lara Colturi claimed her second career podium. North Americans shined, with Valérie Grenier finishing fifth, Paula Moltzan sixth, and Nina O’Brien charging 18 spots to 11th with the second-fastest second run.
Peter LangeMar 08, 2025Federica Brignone set the pace in the first run of the World Cup giant slalom in Åre, leading a tight battle with Sofia Goggia and Thea Louise Stjernesund. With warm conditions and a shortened course, eight racers finished within a second of the lead, setting up a thrilling second run. Mikaela Shiffrin, still searching for her best giant slalom form since returning from injury, failed to finish, missing another chance to regain confidence in the discipline.
Peter LangeMar 08, 2025The regular season's final men’s World Cup downhill hits Kvitfjell on Saturday, with Marco Odermatt on the verge of clinching the season title. Franjo Von Allmen needs a win—and luck—to stay in the fight, while Dominik Paris looks to sweep the Kvitfjell downhills. With podium battles, Finals spots, and national start positions on the line, expect an all-out battle on the Olympiabakken track.
Peter LangeMar 07, 2025Switzerland has dominated the World Cup downhill season, but with two regular-season races left before the Finals, the fight isn’t over. Odermatt leads the standings, but Von Allmen and Monney are keeping the pressure on, while Crawford and Hrobat look to break up the Swiss control. Kvitfjell’s Olympiabakken course, with its fast gliding sections and daring jumps, promises another thrilling showdown. Can anyone stop Switzerland, or will the Swiss tighten their grip on the title?
Peter LangeMar 06, 2025Under a perfect sky and on a meticulously prepared slope, Switzerland’s Loic Meillard set the pace in the Kranjska Gora World Cup slalom, but the battle remains fierce with razor-thin margins. While top contenders stayed close, late starters seized their chance—Italy’s Stefano Gross and Switzerland’s Ramon Zenhäusern charged into the top 15, proving that smart, aggressive skiing was rewarded. With just 0.88 seconds separating the top eight, the second run promises an intense fight for victory.
Peter LangeMar 02, 2025The Kranjska Gora World Cup slalom is set to play a crucial role in the season title race, with Henrik Kristoffersen and Clément Noël separated by just three points. Norway leads the podium count, but Loïc Meillard, Timon Haugan, and Atle Lie McGrath remain in contention. Meanwhile, Benjamin Ritchie continues his breakout season for the U.S., while Jett Seymour fights for a Finals spot and Camden Palmquist gains experience on the big stage. With only two regular-season slaloms left, every run will matter in the battle for World Cup slalom supremacy.
Peter LangeMar 01, 2025The Women’s World Cup super G in Kvitfjell is set for March 2, with top contenders battling for crucial points in the season standings. Lara Gut-Behrami leads the discipline, but Federica Brignone, Sofia Goggia, and World Championship medalists Stephanie Venier, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, and Lauren Macuga are all in the mix. Lindsey Vonn returns to Kvitfjell for her first career World Cup super G at the venue, while strong North American and international fields add to the excitement.
Peter LangeMar 01, 2025A close second day of downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway. Emma Aicher merely edges out Lauren Macuga by -0.03 for her first World Cup victory. Macuga achieves first downhill World Cup podium and Cornelia Hütter rounds out the podium.
Ellie HartmanMar 01, 2025Henrik Kristoffersen holds a narrow lead after the first run of the Kranjska Gora Men’s World Cup Giant Slalom, with Marco Odermatt and Joan Verdu in close pursuit. With the top ten separated by just over a second and late starters shaking up the standings, the second run promises an intense showdown. Follow live updates as the race for the podium reaches its thrilling conclusion.
Peter LangeMar 01, 2025With just two GS races left before the World Cup Finals, Kranjska Gora presents a crucial test for the world’s best. Marco Odermatt leads the standings, but Alexander Steen Olsen and Henrik Kristoffersen remain within reach. River Radamus carries U.S. hopes, while Erik Read leads a Canadian squad eager for points. The steep and technical Podkoren 3 course will challenge skiers with its unpredictable terrain and shifting conditions, making this a must-watch event in the race for the Crystal Globe.
Peter LangeFeb 28, 2025In honor of Shiffrin's 100th victory, Stifel will contribute a $10,000 donation to Shiffrin’s “MIK100: Reset the Sport” initiative to support learn-to-ski programs for youths in partnership with the Share Winter Foundation.
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