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Henrik Kristoffersen sealed the slalom globe, but another Norwegian stole the win—and Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Ben Ritchie delivered a breakout performance to close his season in style. The final run of the 2025 World Cup had it all, right down to the last racer.

Norway’s Timon Haugen leads a tightly packed field after the first run of the final World Cup slalom of the season in Sun Valley. Big names are chasing, and the season title remains in play.

Lara Gut-Behrami made history with a powerful win at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, while Italy’s Federica Brignone clinched the women’s giant slalom globe with a fearless second run. All three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes finished inside the top 15 and scored World Cup points on home snow.

A fierce course, major crashes, and a globe still hanging in the balance. The first run of the women’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals delivered drama from the start — and the title fight is far from over.

Loïc Meillard clinched back-to-back wins in Hafjell, edging out Atle Lie McGrath in a thrilling World Cup slalom finale. Norway dominated with McGrath, Timon Haugan, and Henrik Kristoffersen battling for the podium and to maintain the lead in the season's standings, while Lucas Pinheiro Braathen impressed for Brazil. With the regular season now complete, all eyes turn to the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley.

Loïc Meillard leads the final slalom of the World Cup regular season in Hafjell after a dominant first run. With Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Fabio Gstrein close behind, the battle for the podium is set to intensify. Seven high-bib skiers broke into the top 30, while North Americans Ben Ritchie and Jett Seymour secured second runs. With season rankings and World Cup Finals spots on the line, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion.

The Hafjell Men’s World Cup Slalom on Sunday, March 16 marks the final regular-season race before the World Cup Finals, with crucial points on the line for both the season title race and top-25 qualification. Henrik Kristoffersen leads the standings, but Clément Noël, Loïc Meillard, Timon Haugan, and Atle Lie McGrath still have a mathematical shot at the crystal globe. For North Americans, Benjamin Ritchie has secured his first Finals appearance, while Jett Seymour needs a career-best result and a lot of luck to qualify. With Hafjell’s challenging Olympia-Løypa slope and the unpredictability of slalom, expect high drama, crashes, and shakeups in this final pre-Finals showdown.

Loïc Meillard delivered a clutch performance to win the final GS of the regular season, leading a Swiss sweep. Meanwhile, Marco Odermatt secured more World Cup titles—but how did the drama unfold on the slopes?

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.

Tomorrow’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.

Germany’s Emma Aicher claimed her first World Cup super-G victory in La Thuile, edging out Italy’s Sofia Goggia and Federica Brignone in a tight battle on a shortened course. Clear skies favored early racers before conditions shifted, while crashes, a course hold, and dramatic moments, including Lindsey Vonn’s fall, added to the excitement. North Americans Lauren Macuga, Valerie Grenier, and Breezy Johnson finished in the points, with one more regular season super-G set for tomorrow.

The 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.

Austria 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.

​Mikaela 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.

Mikaela Shiffrin returns to one of her strongest venues as the World Cup slalom season nears its climax in Åre, Sweden. With just two races left, the battle for the crystal globe is heating up, while skiers on the bubble face their last chance to qualify for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley. Åre’s legendary slalom hill has tested the best for decades, and with podium contenders from multiple nations in the mix, high-stakes drama is guaranteed on March 9.

The 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.

Federica 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.

Federica 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.