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At just 22 years old, Lauren Macuga is rapidly emerging as a standout in Alpine skiing. In her third World Cup season, she has already made her mark with three top-10 Super-G finishes last year and a stunning fourth-place result in the downhill at Beaver Creek to kick off this season. Racing on home snow for the first time, Macuga embraced the challenge of the iconic Birds of Prey course, showcasing her precision, aggression, and growing versatility. With her skills progressing at an impressive pace, she’s proving to be a force to watch on the World Cup circuit.

Lindsey Vonn’s highly anticipated return headlines this weekend’s Super-G races in St. Moritz, where she faces a stacked field including Lara Gut-Behrami, Sofia Goggia, and Austria’s top talent. Rising U.S. stars Lauren Macuga and Keely Cashman aim to build on strong starts, while Haley Cutler and Breezy Johnson look to make their mark. The action begins early Saturday, promising excitement on one of the World Cup’s most iconic tracks.

Approaching her first World Cup race in nearly six years, Lindsey Vonn is back in her happy place. The 40-year-old feels stronger and better prepared to race than ever before.

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The Val Gardena / Gröden Super-G promises thrilling action on the legendary Saslong course. Known for its demanding terrain, the track features a 490-meter vertical drop over 2.1 kilometers, testing skiers with fast, sweeping turns and technical precision. Last year’s podium finishers—Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr, teammate Daniel Hemetsberger, and Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt—return to battle for the top spot. With North American standouts like James Crawford, River Radamus, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle in the mix, fans can expect intense competition on Friday, Dec. 20.

For only the second time in history, the Women’s World Cup returns to the iconic Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek, Colorado, for a super-G race. Traditionally reserved for men’s speed events, this legendary venue promises steep pitches, blind turns, and technical challenges for the world’s best female skiers. Read the full story for course details, key athletes to watch, and what makes this event a milestone in the sport.

Austria’s Cornelia Huetter claimed victory in the first-ever women’s Birds of Prey downhill, while rising American star Lauren Macuga delivered a career-best fourth-place finish, thrilling the home crowd.

The Birds of Prey super-G course at Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado, has been a cornerstone of men’s World Cup ski racing since its debut in December 1997. The last four super-G races held at Beaver Creek showcased a thrilling rivalry between Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Marco Odermatt. Odermatt claimed victories in 2019 and 2021, while Kilde won back-to-back races in 2021 and 2022.

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The day after her fall in the giant slalom in Killington, Mikaela Shiffrin's diagnosis has been announced. The US ski star is temporarily out of action.

Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during the second run of Saturday's Killington giant slalom. She shared her thoughts from her hospital bed.

Clément Noël skied with confidence and composure to secure his second slalom victory of the season, keeping his perfect record intact. Jakobsen finished second, 0.43 seconds back, while Lie McGrath rounded out the podium in third, just 0.44 seconds behind Noël.

Clément Noël achieves an impressive first run performance in Gürgl. Atle Lie Mcgrath (+0.88) and Steven Amiez (+0.94).

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed that the men’s Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup will proceed as scheduled Dec. 6-8, 2024, at Beaver Creek Resort. The FIS announced the course has passed “snow control” and is ready to host the downhill, super G, and giant slalom races.

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team and title partner Stifel Financial together announce the Stifel HERoic Cup, part of the organization’s HERoic initiative celebrating women’s sports.

After five years away from the World Cup circuit, Lindsey Vonn is training for a highly anticipated return to ski racing. The 40-year-old former speed queen, who now competes with an artificial knee joint, has set her sights on competing at the highest level once again. With 82 World Cup victories and an array of Olympic and World Championship titles, Vonn’s return is not just about participating—it’s about winning.

Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated alpine ski racers in history, is officially set to return to the slopes with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team!