As the US women’s alpine technical team arrives in Cortina, confidence and belief define the group. Led by Nina O’Brien, Paula Moltzan, and AJ Hurt, the team brings momentum, depth, and resilience into the Olympic Games, embracing success on their own terms while racing for one another on the sport’s biggest stage.
The U.S. finalized its women’s Olympic alpine ski team for Cortina 2026. Here’s the full roster, event schedule, and medal outlook.
ChatGPT said: With six medal contenders in giant slalom—including Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin—and four downhill stars like World Champion Breezy Johnson and comeback legend Lindsey Vonn, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team faces an Olympic selection puzzle ahead of Cortina 2026, where fierce internal competition will make every start spot hard-earned.
North American women made major gains in World Cup giant slalom this season, with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team finishing second in the Nations Cup GS standings and Alpine Canada Alpin’s Valérie Grenier returning strong. With podiums from Paula Moltzan, breakout performances from Katie Hensien and Britt Richardson, and a growing list of point scorers, both teams look primed for Olympic success in 2026.
North American slalom women built momentum this season with standout performances, key comebacks, and growing depth on both the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and Alpine Canada Alpin. With Olympic hopes in sight, staying healthy will be the key to converting potential into podiums in 2026.
AJ Hurt and Ben Ritchie wrapped up their seasons with national slalom titles at the U.S. Alpine Nationals in Vail. Ritchie led a Stifel U.S. Ski Team sweep on the men’s side, while the women’s race came down to hundredths and featured standout runs from both veterans and rising collegiate stars.
Home snow. Big wins. Rising stars and veteran comebacks. See how Radamus and Bocock delivered in Vail—and why these GS titles meant more than just gold.
Led by Jon Rucker, president of HEAD USA Wintersports, HEAD has shown up this week as a major player in the World Cup Finals, expressing the company’s enthusiasm for highlighting these iconic races in Sun Valley, Idaho.
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, will bring together the top 25 skiers in downhill and super G for a final showdown. Italy’s Federica Brignone leads both disciplines, with Cornelia Huetter and Sofia Goggia chasing in downhill, while Lara Gut-Behrami remains in contention for the super G title. With only a handful of points separating the leaders, the race for the crystal globes promises high-stakes drama as the fastest women in the world push their limits one last time this season. Click on the images to see which athletes have qualified for the Women's World Cup Finals in downhill and super G, as the world's fastest skiers prepare for a thrilling showdown in Sun Valley!
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Finals field is set, with the top 25 skiers in slalom and giant slalom earning their spots in Sun Valley, Idaho. Zrinka Ljutić and Alice Robinson lead the standings, but they'll face tough competition from some of the sport’s biggest names. Which countries qualified the most skiers? How many North Americans made the cut? Find out the full list of finalists and key takeaways as the season heads toward its thrilling conclusion! Click to see who’s in!
The Women’s World Cup giant slalom season reaches a crucial moment in Åre, Sweden, on March 8, as the final regular-season race sets the stage for the World Cup Finals. With Alice Robinson leading the GS standings, Federica Brignone surging with back-to-back wins, and Sara Hector looking to shine on home snow, the battle for the Crystal Globe is wide open. Every point counts as top contenders fight for victory and skiers on the bubble push to qualify for the Finals in Sun Valley.
The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup returns to Sestriere for the second of back-to-back giant slalom races, with Alice Robinson, Sara Hector, and Federica Brignone locked in a tight battle for the Crystal Globe. With only three GS races remaining after this event, every point is crucial. Thea Louise Stjernesund surged into the top four after her third-place finish in Sestriere Race 1, while North American contenders like Paula Moltzan and Valérie Grenier look to climb the standings. Expect another high-intensity showdown on one of Italy’s most historic courses.
Mikaela Shiffrin returns to World Cup giant slalom competition in Sestriere, Italy, joining newly crowned World Champion Federica Brignone, silver medalist Alice Robinson, and bronze medalist Paula Moltzan in a highly anticipated showdown. With four GS races left, the battle for the Crystal Globe remains intense, as Robinson and Sara Hector lead the standings. The United States, Switzerland, and Italy continue to dominate the Nations Cup, while rising stars Lara Colturi, Zrinka Ljutić, and Robinson push the sport’s next generation forward.
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.
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.
The Women’s GS at the Saalbach World Championships features a fierce battle on Zwölferkogel. Alice Robinson leads the standings, with Sara Hector and Federica Brignone in close pursuit. North Americans Paula Moltzan, Nina O’Brien, and Valérie Grenier aim to contend, while rising stars Lara Colturi and Zrinka Ljutić look to make an impact. Expect tight racing, aggressive tactics, and a thrilling fight for gold.
Mikaela Shiffrin makes her highly anticipated return to World Cup racing at the Courchevel Night Slalom after recovering from injury. The race, set under the lights at the iconic Emile-Allais Stadium, promises intense competition as top-ranked skiers like Camille Rast, Wendy Holdener, and Zrinka Ljutić battle for points ahead of the World Championships. Fans can tune in on Jan. 30 to catch all the action and see if Shiffrin can shake up the standings.
The Kronplatz Women’s World Cup Giant Slalom on January 21, 2025, marks the final GS race before the World Championships in Saalbach. With Sara Hector of Sweden leading the standings and Italy’s Federica Brignone tied for second with New Zealand’s Alice Robinson, the race promises high-stakes competition on the demanding Erta slope. This pivotal event also offers skiers on the bubble a last chance to secure their spot for Saalbach, ensuring a thrilling showdown among the world’s best.
The Flachau Night Slalom brings thrilling action under the lights as the Women’s World Cup enters its second half. With top stars Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhová sidelined, rising talents like Zrinka Ljutić and Camille Rast are battling for the slalom globe. Don’t miss the speed, precision, and drama on Tuesday, January 14th.
The Kranjska Gora slalom, the site of AJ Hurt’s career-first World Cup podium just a year ago. With top contenders like Camille Rast, Lena Dürr, and Zrinka Ljutić vying for critical points in the tight slalom title race, this preview offers a detailed look at the athletes, past results, and what’s at stake in this pivotal World Cup event.
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Giant Slalom returns to Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on the steep and technical Podkoren 3 slope. Top contenders include Federica Brignone, Sara Hector, and Valérie Grenier, while North Americans like Paula Moltzan and Katie Hensien aim to break into the podium mix. With its challenging terrain and tight standings, this race promises high-stakes action.
The Women’s World Cup slalom returns to Semmering, Austria, without Mikaela Shiffrin, shifting the spotlight to other top contenders like Camille Rast, Katharina Liensberger, and Paula Moltzan. Discover who’s racing, how to watch, and what to expect from this season's stars.
The Semmering Women’s World Cup GS returns after a two-season hiatus, bringing thrilling action to the Panorama slope. With Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhová sidelined, reigning GS World Cup champion Lara Gut-Behrami leads a competitive field. North America’s AJ Hurt, back in action for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team after earning her first GS podium last season, joins other strong contenders like Federica Brignone and Sara Hector in the hunt for victory.
the only way Italian Federica Brignone could overtake Lara Gut-Behrami and win the GS title was to win and have Gut-Behrami finish outside the top 15. Delivering fantastic skiing, Brignone attacked both runs at her limit and won the race by an amazing (+1.36). For the fourth time this season, she became the oldest woman to win. However, because Gut-Behrami finished tenth, Brignone fell 21 points short of earning her second World Cup GS title.
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