Sölden World Cup 2023: Shiffrin’s Pursuit Begins

Oct 27, 2023

Word Cup slope, AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP 2022 Photo EXPA_GRO

Photgraph Jochen Müller

For the 27th time in 30 years, Sölden’s Rettenbach glacier is set to kick off the World Cup season with giant slaloms (GS). The world eagerly anticipates the start of the season as the Stifel US Ski Team superstar, Mikaela Shiffrin, embarks on her quest for her 6th career and potential record tying overall title. However, she faces fierce competition from the world’s elite women. All the best athletes have demonstrated their ability to win a World Cup GS. Shiffrin, the reigning World Cup GS champion and World Champion, however, in Sölden, she will be challenged by World Championship silver medalist Federica Brignone and bronze medalist Ragnhild Mowinckel, Canadian Valerie Grenier and many more.

Top eight GS women from the 2022-23 season

Once again, Sölden in the Ötztal Valley, Austrian Tirol, will host the world’s top GS skiers, marking the beginning of yet another thrilling season.

Sölden! boasts an extended winter season. Sölden stands out with peaks like Gaislachkogl (10,000 ft), Tiefenbachkogl (10,663 ft), and Schwarze Schneide (10,958 ft), offering breathtaking mountain vistas. With 91 miles of diverse runs, it caters to all skill levels. Whether you’re into Alpine Ski World Cup excitement or fun après-ski activities like sledding, Sölden promises a memorable winter adventure.

Four North American women on the GS World Cup Start List starting in Sölden

There are a total of ten North Americans on the October 28th Sölden GS start list

The women’s first run starts at 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 1:00 a.m. on the West Coast. The second run will begin at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 4:00 a.m. on the West Coast. We remind you a full replay is available after the race.

In the USA, the women’s World Cups in Sölden will be available for viewing both live and as a replay on the streaming service Peacock.

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

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First run Start list and race program for October 28th, Sölden women’s GS

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Program for the October 28th Sölden women’s giant slalom

About the Author: Peter Lange

Lange is the current Publisher of Ski Racing Media. However, over 38 seasons, he enjoyed coaching athletes of all ages and abilities. Lange’s experience includes leading Team America and working with National Team athletes from the United States, Norway, Austria, Australia, and Great Britain. He was the US Ski Team Head University Coach for the two seasons the program existed. Lange says, “In the end, the real value of this sport is the relationships you make, they are priceless.”

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