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Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Names 49 Athletes for 2025–26 Olympic Season

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has nominated 49 athletes to the 2025–26 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, led by Olympic medalists Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle, alongside world champion Breezy Johnson, Lauren Macuga, who took super-G bronze at the 2025 World Championships, and Paula Moltzan, who claimed giant slalom bronze. The roster blends experience and emerging talent as the team builds toward the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.

By | 2025-08-12T15:57:05-06:00 May 15th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Names 49 Athletes for 2025–26 Olympic Season
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Macuga and Johnson Power U.S. Women’s Downhill Ahead of Olympics

The U.S. women’s downhill team delivered a stronger season in 2025, with Lauren Macuga and Breezy Johnson earning back-to-back World Cup podiums in Kvitfjell and Johnson also claiming World Championship gold. With Jacqueline Wiles adding key points and Lindsey Vonn returning to form, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team enters the Olympic year with momentum and depth.

By | 2025-04-18T07:18:29-06:00 April 11th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Macuga and Johnson Power U.S. Women’s Downhill Ahead of Olympics
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Breezy Johnson Reflects on World Title, Kvitfjell Podium, and U.S. Speed Team

Breezy Johnson continued her strong season with a third-place finish in the Kvitfjell downhill, just weeks after capturing World Championship gold in Saalbach. Reflecting on her recent success, Johnson spoke about maintaining momentum, embracing the pressure of being a champion, and the supportive atmosphere within the deep U.S. women’s speed team. With the World Cup Finals approaching, she remains focused on delivering strong performances as she builds on her championship-winning form.

By | 2025-03-06T10:12:38-07:00 March 6th, 2025 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Breezy Johnson Reflects on World Title, Kvitfjell Podium, and U.S. Speed Team
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La Thuile Downhill: Preview

The second World Cup downhill in Kvitfjell promises another fierce battle as Cornelia Hütter looks to secure back-to-back victories. Breezy Johnson, fresh off her first World Cup podium since 2021, aims to carry momentum into another top finish. Emma Aicher, who claimed her first career podium on Friday, will fight to prove she belongs among the best. With only two regular-season downhills left, every point is crucial in the race for the season title and World Cup Finals qualification.

By | 2025-03-10T09:21:16-06:00 February 28th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on La Thuile Downhill: Preview
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USA Celebrates Gold as Shiffrin and Johnson Win First Team Combined Gold at World Champs

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

By | 2025-03-15T10:10:46-06:00 February 11th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on USA Celebrates Gold as Shiffrin and Johnson Win First Team Combined Gold at World Champs
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Lauren Macuga Sets up the USA for the First Team Combined Gold with a Winning Downhill Run

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

By | 2025-03-15T10:12:53-06:00 February 11th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Lauren Macuga Sets up the USA for the First Team Combined Gold with a Winning Downhill Run
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Mikaela Shiffrin Joins Breezy Johnson for Team Combined at Saalbach Worlds

Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful ski racer in history, has made the tough decision to skip giant slalom at the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, citing the need for more time to recover from injury. However, she will compete in the team combined event alongside newly crowned downhill World Champion Breezy Johnson, embracing the opportunity to race with her longtime friend. Shiffrin remains committed to slalom and continues working toward her full return.

By | 2025-02-10T18:51:53-07:00 February 10th, 2025 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin Joins Breezy Johnson for Team Combined at Saalbach Worlds
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2025 World Championship Women’s Downhill in Saalbach: Stars Battle for Gold

The 2025 World Championship downhill in Saalbach will be a high-stakes, one-run showdown, where aggression, precision, and fearlessness will decide the winner. With Italy’s Brignone and Goggia leading the season standings, Austria racing on home soil, and seven nations in the mix, the fight for gold is wide open. Rising star Lauren Macuga, past Saalbach winner Cornelia Huetter, and the legendary Lindsey Vonn’s return to World Championship downhill racing add even more intrigue. On Saturday, February 8, the world's best will push the limits on the Ulli Maier Downhill, where one perfect run is all that matters.

By | 2025-02-07T14:33:47-07:00 February 7th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on 2025 World Championship Women’s Downhill in Saalbach: Stars Battle for Gold
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Breezy Johnson Aims to Reclaim ‘the Old Breezy’ at St. Anton Downhill

Breezy Johnson is back on the World Cup circuit, aiming to rediscover "the old Breezy" after a 14-month suspension for a USADA whereabouts violation. The Wyoming native, who last stood on the podium at St. Anton, has been working on her technical skiing and is ready to fight her way back to the top.

By | 2025-01-10T13:05:50-07:00 January 10th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Breezy Johnson Aims to Reclaim ‘the Old Breezy’ at St. Anton Downhill
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“Today I Felt Happy” Sofia Goggia Reigns Supreme at Stifel Birds of Prey; Three U.S. Athletes Secure Points

The Italian “speed queen,” Sofia Goggia, unveiled incredible confidence coming back to super-G competition and reigned victorious at the Stifel Birds of Prey. Three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes secure supr-G points.

By | 2024-12-16T09:38:14-07:00 December 15th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on “Today I Felt Happy” Sofia Goggia Reigns Supreme at Stifel Birds of Prey; Three U.S. Athletes Secure Points
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Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup Showdown: Last Chance | Nov 19

After harsh weather canceled today's the women's downhill on Gran Becca track, the World Cup women are hoping for a different outcome tomorrow. Everything you need to know about the Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup downhill.

By | 2023-11-18T11:21:43-07:00 November 18th, 2023 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup Showdown: Last Chance | Nov 19
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Breezy Johnson Aims for the Podium in the Highly-Anticipated Zermatt-Cervinia Downhill

After harsh weather canceled the men’s downhill on the long-expected Gran Becca track, the World Cup women are hoping for a different outcome. Everything you need to know about the Zermatt-Cervinia World Cup downhill.

By | 2023-11-17T12:47:55-07:00 November 17th, 2023 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Breezy Johnson Aims for the Podium in the Highly-Anticipated Zermatt-Cervinia Downhill
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Merryweather, Johnson, and Morse crowned 2017 Ski Racing Juniors of the Year

World Junior Downhill gold medalists and breakout World Cup star win prestigious annual award.

By | 2017-03-27T16:20:19-06:00 March 26th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Merryweather, Johnson, and Morse crowned 2017 Ski Racing Juniors of the Year
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Stuhec stuns with third consecutive downhill victory

The Slovenian is the only person in recent history, aside from Lindsey Vonn, to win the first three downhills of the season.

By | 2016-12-17T08:11:34-07:00 December 17th, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Stuhec stuns with third consecutive downhill victory
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Super G and men’s GS NorAm titles decided in Aspen

Americans sweep the discipline titles and take five of six World Cup spots for next season.

By | 2016-03-19T04:26:09-06:00 March 18th, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Super G and men’s GS NorAm titles decided in Aspen
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NorAm downhill titles awarded to Frisch and Johnson in Aspen

Four athletes earn World Cup downhill starts for 2016-17.

By | 2016-03-15T07:30:09-06:00 March 14th, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on NorAm downhill titles awarded to Frisch and Johnson in Aspen
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Arvidsson and Grenier crowned World Junior Champions on historic day for North Americans

American men stack four in the top 10 as the U.S. and Canada combine for double downhill golds.

By | 2016-02-27T15:41:08-07:00 February 27th, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Arvidsson and Grenier crowned World Junior Champions on historic day for North Americans
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10-9-8… Vonn’s countdown to all-time record continues in Garmisch

Vonn wins No. 76 in Garmisch, Germany, while Fabienne Suter finds the podium after returning from injury.

By | 2016-02-06T14:48:19-07:00 February 6th, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on 10-9-8… Vonn’s countdown to all-time record continues in Garmisch
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Vonn poised to win again in Cortina d’Ampezzo downhill

After two training runs in sunny Italy, the women's World Cup feels the need for speed.

By | 2016-01-22T16:38:14-07:00 January 22nd, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Vonn poised to win again in Cortina d’Ampezzo downhill
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