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.
Canadian ski racer Cameron Alexander is out of the 2025 FIS World Ski Championships after injuring his knee in downhill training. The recent Kitzbühel podium finisher will return to Canada for further evaluation.
Jack Crawford and Cameron Alexander are heading into the 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships with confidence after sharing the podium in Kitzbühel. Their recent success has reignited Canadian ski racing’s legacy, drawing comparisons to past greats. As Crawford defends his super-G world title and Alexander eyes another downhill podium, both are focused on consistency and delivering on the sport’s biggest stage.
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.
Another Swiss triumph this season. Alexis Monney achieves his first World Cup victory, Franjo Von Allmen earns his second podium finish and Cameron Alexander gains a consecutive 3rd-place finish on the Stelvio track.
Alpine Canada Alpin announced the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Ski Racing Awards. These accolades aim to acknowledge the achievements and impact made by individuals in Canada's ski racing community.
GEPA pictures Who is racing in the Saalbach men's downhill finals, when and how to
Who is racing in the Saalbach Men's SG finals, when, and how to watch on Friday, March 22nd. On Friday, March 22nd, all eyes will be on Saalbach, Austria, as the men's super-G event unfolds, marking a crucial moment in the World Cup finals. The culmination of a season filled with intense competition and standout performances sets the stage for an exhilarating showdown.
The 2024 Alpine World Cup super-G season has been a rollercoaster of exhilarating races and intense competition. The battle for the super-G title continues for the March 22nd finals in Saalbach, Austria.
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.
France's Cyprien Sarrazin has won his second career World Cup downhill; this time, it is in Kitzbühel on the Streif. This season, he has delivered victories on the two most frightening downhills on the schedule. His career's first victory was on the Stelvio in Bormio, and now he assures he is among the legends by winning from the top in Kitzbühel.
Cyprien Sarrazin of France achieved a triumphant run on the Stelvio track in Bormio, Italy. This was his first victory in a World Cup downhill!
The Canadian Men's World Cup speed team is ready to claim spots on the leaderboard this season, starting with the Zermatt-Cervinia downhill.
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