Showdown of Titans: Stifel Killington Cup SL Preview and Schedule

Stifel Killington Cup GEPA pictures/ Greg M. Cooper

Who is racing, when, and how to watch the women’s Stifel Killington Cup slalom

In the riveting opening to the women’s World Cup slalom season in Levi, Finland, Petra Vlhova showcased her exceptional skills by securing the fastest time during both runs in the first race. The excitement continued into Sunday’s morning run, where Vlhova once again demonstrated her dominance. However, the competition took an unexpected turn in the second run on Sunday when, while leading, Vlhova unfortunately straddled, relinquishing the opportunity for a clean sweep. This twist of events added a dramatic element to the weekend’s races, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties in World Cup skiing.

As anticipation builds for the Stifel Killington Cup Slalom, the only women’s slalom event in North America, all eyes are on the reigning World Champion in SL, Candian Laurence ST-Germain, and the reigning world cup slalom champion, Mikaela Shiffrin. Competing on their home continent, ST-Germain, a University of Vermont alumna and former all-American for the Catamounts, brings her expertise to the race. At the same time, Shiffrin aims to defend her title with a victory on familiar terrain.

The roster also includes USA’s Paula Moltzan, a former University of Vermont skier and all-American athlete, who clinched her first World Cup podium last season and is ready for her inaugural victory. The competition promises excitement, with these skilled athletes navigating Killington’s challenging Superstar race venue. Looking back at last year’s Killington Slalom, Sweden’s Anna Swenn Larsson emerged triumphant, followed closely by Swiss athlete Wendy Holdener and Austrian Katharina Truppe, setting the stage for another captivating edition of this loved event.

Tomorrow, Sunday, November 26th, 66 women representing 19 nations will compete in the slalom.

Snow conditions are expected to be excellent for the races in Killington.

About Killington

In the early 1900s, Vermont embraced year-round tourism, kickstarting its ski industry with the Winter Olympics in 1932 and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Perry Merrill, the “Father of Vermont’s State Parks and Alpine Ski Areas,” spearheaded the creation of ski trails, fostering a partnership between the state and private developers. Fast forward to the 1950s, when ski enthusiast Preston Leete Smith’s determination led to the formation of the Sherburne Corporation. Despite challenges, including limited funds and weather setbacks, Killington Basin Ski Area opened on December 13, 1958, marking the beginning of Killington Resort’s legacy.

Top eight women’s slalom ranking for the 2022-23 season

In Levi, five of the ten North American women racing scored World Cup points.

Two Canadians and two Stifel US Ski Team athletes will start in the first 15.

Ten North Americans, including six from the USA and four from Canada, entered to race the Stifel Killington Cup slalom on Sunday, November 26th.

• Bib 3, Mikaela Shiffrin, Stifel USST, Burke Mountain, Academy, Atomic, Oakley
• Bib 9, Ali Nullmeyer, ACA, Middlebury College, GMVS, Atomic, Level Gloves
• Bib 11, Paula Moltzan, Stifel USST, University of Vermont, Ski and Snowboard Club, Vail, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves, Oakley
• Bib 13, Laurence St-Germain, ACA, University of Vermont, Mont Sainte-Anne, UMV, Rossignol, LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 25, Amelia Smart, ACA, Windermere, University of Denver, Atomic, Level Gloves
• Bib 43, Zoe Zimmermann, Stifel USST, Burke Mountain Academy, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 52, Allie Resnick, Stifel USST, Dartmouth College, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Fischer, Level Gloves
• Bib 55, Dasha Romanov, Stifel USST, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Rossignol/LOOK
• Bib 60, AJ Hurt, Stifel Stifel, Team Palisades Tahoe, HEAD, Level Gloves
• Bib 64, Justine Lamontagne, Mount Sainte-Anne, Montana State University, Rossignol/LOOK

Event Schedule and Viewing Guide: Start Times and How to Watch

The women’s first run starts at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 7:00 a.m. on the West Coast. Subsequently, the second run will commence at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 10:00 a.m. on the West Coast. Additionally, with a subscription, a full replay will be available after the race on O+ and a second run on-demand on Peacock.

First Run Viewing

Outside is the source for the free first-run live feed in the US.

Second Run Viewing has multiple options

For viewers in the U.S., multiple sources offer the second run of the women’s Stifel Killington Cup SL. It can be accessed for free on the streaming service Outside. Moreover, the second run will also be available on Peacock and NBC TV.

It’s important to note that on-demand for the entire race is accessible on O+. Additionally, Peacock will also offer on-demand of the second run. Both services require a subscription.

Two distinctive three-person teams will be announcing the Stifel Killington Cup races

U.S. World Cup winners Marco Sullivan and Alice McKennis Duran, accompanied by DC Oetken, will be the live announcers for both runs on Outside TV and O+.

During the second run, Olympic Champion Picabo Street, World Cup expert Steve Porino, and NBC sports announcer Steve Schlanger will be the voices on Peacock and NBC, providing live commentary.

In Canada, the World Cup can be viewed on CBC sports

In Canada, sports enthusiasts can watch the World Cup on CBC Sports

First run Start list and race program for Sunday, November 26th, Stifel Killington Cup women’s SL

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Program for the Sunday, November 26th Stifel Killington Cup women’s slalom