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The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships return to Crans-Montana 40 years after the Swiss resort hosted the 1987 edition. Here is the complete schedule, race venue information and a look at the athletes positioned to defend their titles.

Narvik, Norway — Despite Arctic storms, the 2029 World Championships venue is taking shape with new lifts, slopes, and a modern base area.

Federica Brignone thrilled the home crowd in La Thuile, winning the final regular-season super G by just 0.01 seconds over Sofia Goggia. The victory marked Brignone’s third super G win of the season and her tenth across all disciplines, giving her a five-point lead over Lara Gut-Behrami in the race for the Crystal Globe. Romane Miradoli completed the podium in third, while yesterday’s winner, Emma Aicher, skied out after a blistering start. With the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley up next, the battle for the super G title remains wide open.

Switzerland dominated the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships, leading the medal count and sweeping the men’s team combined. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team women delivered four medals, with Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin securing golds. Norway fell short of expectations, while Austria thrived at home with seven medals. Meanwhile, France and Canada failed to reach the podium, a major disappointment after past success.

Camille Rast led a Swiss 1-2 finish in Saalbach, claiming gold ahead of Wendy Holdener, while Austria’s Katharina Liensberger secured bronze to the delight of the home crowd. Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Paula Moltzan delivered a strong performance to finish fourth, with Mikaela Shiffrin rounding out the top five in a race packed with dramatic lead changes and high-intensity action.

Switzerland’s Camille Rast set the tone in Saalbach with a commanding first run, carving through the quick-tempo course with aggressive transitions and powerful focus. She claimed the leader’s chair with a 0.58-second advantage over Austria’s Katharina Liensberger, while Mikaela Shiffrin, making her World Championship return, landed in third, 0.72 back. The demanding course took its toll, knocking out a third of the first 30 starters, including defending champion Laurence St-Germain. With a wide time spread and opportunities for higher bibs to break into the top 30, the stage is set for a dramatic second run.

The Saalbach 2025 Women’s Slalom promises a thrilling battle on the Ulli Maier course. Mikaela Shiffrin returns to individual World Championship racing, while Zrinka Ljutić leads the season’s top contenders. With a deep field and gold on the line, this race will be one to watch.

The Saalbach-Hinterglemm World Championships have ignited passion among Austrian athletes and fans, blending history, home-snow advantage, and fierce competition. With roaring crowds of up to 22,500 fueling their performances, Austria’s top racers have delivered standout moments, from Stephanie Venier’s golden super-G run to Vincent Kriechmayr’s inspiring comeback. While injuries sidelined key athletes, the team continues to fight for podiums, and the next generation watches closely, inspired by their heroes on Zwölferkogel’s demanding slopes.

Mikaela Shiffrin looks to make a strong slalom comeback at the 2025 Saalbach World Championships. After battling injury setbacks, the four-time Slalom World Champion is focused on regaining top form and delivering a peak performance.

Federica Brignone was crowned the 2025 GS World Champion in Saalbach, delivering a dominant performance to claim her long-awaited gold. Alice Robinson secured silver, making history with New Zealand’s first World Championship medal, while USA’s Paula Moltzan earned bronze—her first individual World Championship podium. Read how the dramatic second run unfolded.

Italy’s Federica Brignone dominated the first run of the Women’s Giant Slalom at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships, showcasing precision and power to build a 0.67-second lead over New Zealand’s Alice Robinson. Paula Moltzan of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team delivered another strong GS performance, sitting third at 1.24 seconds back. The challenging terrain and long course demanded endurance, creating significant time gaps across the field. With the top 30 set to race in reverse order for the second run, the fight for podium positions promises a thrilling finish.

Zrinka Ljutić is gearing up for the Saalbach 2025 World Championships after a breakout World Cup season. With multiple slalom victories and growing confidence, Croatia’s rising star is ready to take on the world’s best. Can she turn her momentum into championship success?

Switzerland Sweeps Men’s Team Combined at Saalbach, USA 1 Just Misses Podium

Switzerland dominated the first-ever Men’s Team Combined at the Saalbach World Championships, sweeping the podium in a historic finish. Loïc Meillard’s clutch slalom run secured gold for Switzerland 1, while Tanguy Nef’s strong performance locked in silver for Switzerland 2. Switzerland 4 completed the sweep with bronze, holding off USA 1’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Benjamin Ritchie, who finished just 0.69 seconds off gold in fourth. The race came down to the slalom, where technical precision determined the winners in a thrilling debut for this new event.

The first-ever Men's Team Combined World Championship title is on the line in Saalbach, where skiers battled shifting fog and challenging conditions in the downhill. Switzerland’s Alexis Monney set the fastest time, giving teammate Tanguy Nef a slight edge heading into the slalom. Franjo Von Allmen of Switzerland 1 finished just 0.02 seconds behind, setting up a showdown with Loïc Meillard. Italy’s Dominik Paris left Alex Vinatzer with 0.46 seconds to make up, while Austria’s Daniel Hemetsberger gave Fabio Gstrein a 0.95-second deficit. Norway’s Timon Haugan and France’s Clément Noël will need to charge hard, with 1.05 and 1.15 seconds to erase, respectively. With the start order reversed from the downhill, the race will come down to execution under pressure. Every turn matters, and the fight for gold is about to begin.

The Men’s Team Combined debuts at Saalbach 2025, introducing a fresh test of speed and technical skill in Alpine skiing. This new event pairs downhill and slalom specialists, with their combined times determining the winner. As athletes and fans experience the format for the first time, its success could shape the future of multi-discipline competition at the sport’s highest level.

Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson of the Stifel US Ski Team win in the debut Team Combined at the 2025 World Championships.

Lauren Macuga of the Stifel US Ski Team wins the downhill, setting her team for a U.S. gold in the first Team Combined.

The Women's Team Combined makes its World Championships debut on Feb. 9 in Saalbach, introducing a format that pairs a downhill skier and a slalom skier from each nation, with their combined time determining the winner. This event, set to feature at the 2026 Olympics, replaces the Mixed Team Parallel and aims to boost TV viewership. While its World Cup future remains uncertain, this week’s competition will test its appeal and competitiveness. The downhill starts at 4:00 a.m. Eastern, followed by slalom at 7:15 a.m. Eastern, with live coverage on Ski and Snowboard Live in the U.S. and CBC Sports in Canada.