cancellation

Both the men’s and women’s downhill races at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals were canceled Saturday due to heavy snow and strong winds. As a result, Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt secured the men’s downhill title and completed a sweep of all four discipline globes, while Italy’s Federica Brignone claimed her first career downhill title and added a second globe to her season after already clinching the overall.

It was an unfortunate day for the Bansko World Cup slalom with the decision to cancel the race after the first 31 competitors finished the course. The heavy rainfall, wind, and deteriorating conditions were deemed unsafe for the remaining racers, and the forecast showed minimal signs of letting up.

The women will not have the chance to race the highly-anticipated Zermatt-Cervinia track due to strong winds, and an unfavorable forecast.

FIS officials seek a replacement venue and dates to make up first slalom races of the season.

Race that has been canceled the past two years gets scratched before season even begins.

Unseasonably warm weather in Germany thwarts organizing efforts for the popular city race.