Olympic Sun Transforms Stelvio as U.S. Men Find Confidence on Bormio Downhill
February sunshine changed everything on the Stelvio downhill as U.S. men trained on one of skiing’s most feared Olympic courses in Bormio.
February sunshine changed everything on the Stelvio downhill as U.S. men trained on one of skiing’s most feared Olympic courses in Bormio.
The U.S. names its six-man men’s Olympic alpine team for Bormio, blending World Cup winners, podium talent, speed depth, and rising stars.
North America’s top men wrapped a turbulent World Cup downhill season with moments of brilliance and signs of strain. Canada celebrated a Kitzbühel win from James Crawford and a pair of podiums from Cameron Alexander, while the Stifel U.S. Ski Team managed just one podium amid injuries and ranking drops. As the 2026 Olympic season approaches, both teams show potential—but podium consistency and athlete health will be key.
The 2025 Men's Downhill and Super-G World Cup Finals lineup is set, featuring the top 25 skiers from each discipline. In downhill, skiers from 10 different countries secured spots, while Super-G qualifiers represent nine nations. Switzerland leads both events, with strong representation from Austria, Italy, Canada, France, and the United States. As the season reaches its final showdown in Sun Valley, Idaho, check out the full list of qualifiers and key takeaways from this year’s standings.
Dominik Paris powered to victory in Kvitfjell, claiming his fourth career downhill win at the Norwegian venue and the 19th World Cup downhill victory of his career. The Italian veteran delivered a fearless, attacking run to edge out Marco Odermatt by 0.32 seconds, preventing another Swiss sweep after Switzerland stacked the next four positions with Odermatt, Stefan Rogentin, Franjo Von Allmen, and Alexis Monney. Bryce Bennett led the North American charge in seventh, while Norway’s Adrian Smiseth Sejersted thrilled the home crowd with a sixth-place finish. With the season winding down, Paris’s victory shakes up the downhill standings, while Switzerland continues to assert its dominance in the discipline
The 2025 Lauberhorn downhill delivered unforgettable drama under perfect conditions on one of Alpine skiing’s most iconic tracks. Marco Odermatt led a Swiss one-two finish, setting a new course record and securing his second Wengen downhill victory, with teammate Franjo Von Allmen taking second and Slovenia’s Miha Hrobat rounding out the podium. North Americans also impressed, with four racers finishing in the top 10, led by Canada’s Cameron Alexander in fifth and Bryce Bennett in sixth. The day’s action included spectacular performances, a mid-race delay due to a crash, and the electrifying roar of the Wengen crowd celebrating the sport’s best on this legendary stage.
After the serious injuries endured in Stelvio this season, athletes tell their opinions on the World Cup race. Also, despite the crashes, several racers expressed enthusiasm and curiosity about the track for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
The Stelvio slope in Bormio is set to host the toughest men’s Olympic downhill in 30 years during the 2026 Games. Known for its icy terrain, steep gradients, and punishing length, the course has already tested World Cup racers with high-speed crashes and grueling conditions. Skiers are calling it a true fight for survival.
Steven Nyman’s Challenge: “Tie It Up” Steven Nyman’s words of encouragement to his former U.S.
GEPA pictures Who is racing in the Saalbach men's downhill finals, when and how to
The men's downhill Alpine World Cup regular season has concluded. As the season has ended, the stage is now set for a spectacle of speed, skill, and sheer determination at the upcoming Saalbach men's downhill finals.
The Men's World Cup Downhill is heating up as the season inches closer to its finale. With only two races left in the calendar, the title is up for grabs between France's Cyprien Sarrazin and Switzerland's Marco Odermatt. Sarrazin has clinched three victories this season, while Odermatt closely follows with two wins. Currently, Odermatt leads the downhill standings with 516 points, but Sarrazin is nipping at his heels with just 6 points behind at 510. Italy's Dominik Paris trails in a distant third with 329 points, while last season's title winner, Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, is out due to injury.
Cyprien Sarrazin, Marco Odermatt, Dominik Paris: GEPA Photos The excitement in the alpine skiing world
Get ready for a second exhilarating downhill showdown at the Men's World Cup on Saturday, January 13th, in Wengen, Switzerland. This event marks the third of four days of intense men's racing, featuring the iconic Lauberhorn downhill, the longest race on the entire World Cup tour. The anticipation is high, especially after the shorter Wengen downhill course proved to be a thrilling race on Thursday.
Prepare for an adrenaline-packed skiing spectacle as the Men's World Cup makes its way to Wengen, Switzerland, on Thursday, January 11th. This event kicks off four days of intense men's racing, featuring the Replacement Downhill, a makeup race for the canceled Beaver Creek, Colorado, race on December 2nd.
Race Preview: The men take on the Stelvio World Cup course in Bormio, Italy. They will race downhill and a super-G on December 28th and 29th.
Austrian earns first career World Cup win as Nyman leads three Americans into the top 10.
Bryce Bennett talks about the challenges and blessings of training with the best in the world.
The 2012 USSA Domestic Alpine Coach of the Year moves to a new Lake Tahoe resort.
Frenchman takes first ever discipline title as teammate Mermillod Blondin jumps to second in the standings.
Pinturault, Muffat-Jeandet and Mermillod Blondin go 1-2-3 as Bennett finds the top 10.
Young American Bryce Bennett breaks through with a thrilling ride down the Saslong.
Vikings attack in sunny Colorado as Weibrecht charges to a career-best finish.
Jansrud holds a 152-point lead in the overall ahead of Marcel Hirscher.