Racers Embrace Stelvio’s Danger, Anticipate Sunnier Downhill at Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics

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.

By | 2025-01-13T13:53:12-07:00 January 13th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Racers Embrace Stelvio’s Danger, Anticipate Sunnier Downhill at Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics

Why the Stelvio Will Be the Toughest Olympic Downhill in 30 Years

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.

By | 2025-01-02T08:46:52-07:00 December 30th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Why the Stelvio Will Be the Toughest Olympic Downhill in 30 Years

Mayer gives Austria a Hahnenkamm super-G win

Austrian Olympic gold medalist wows the home crowd for his first win since 2015.

By | 2017-01-20T10:10:35-07:00 January 20th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Mayer gives Austria a Hahnenkamm super-G win

Mattia Casse surprises in final Kitzbuehel training run

Italian charges from bib 47 to set fastest time ahead of teammate Innerhofer.

By | 2016-01-21T09:35:01-07:00 January 21st, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Mattia Casse surprises in final Kitzbuehel training run

Italian Innerhofer quickest in final training run at Santa Caterina

Darkness and 90+ mph speeds greet racers for second day in a row.

By | 2015-12-28T12:49:52-07:00 December 28th, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Italian Innerhofer quickest in final training run at Santa Caterina

Reichelt fastest in dark, bumpy training run at Santa Caterina

Austrian quickest as almost half of the starters fail to complete the entire course.

By | 2015-12-27T11:13:52-07:00 December 27th, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Reichelt fastest in dark, bumpy training run at Santa Caterina

All or nothing for Italian Innerhofer

Speed specialist looks forward to the 2015 Vail-Beaver Creek World Championships.

By | 2015-01-12T10:56:57-07:00 January 12th, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on All or nothing for Italian Innerhofer

Ferstl fastest in opening Santa Caterina training run

It was a smooth post-Christmas training run for the men on the Deborah Compagnoni slope in Italy.

By | 2014-12-26T09:00:41-07:00 December 26th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Ferstl fastest in opening Santa Caterina training run

Jansrud rolls through Val Gardena super G

Jansrud holds a 152-point lead in the overall ahead of Marcel Hirscher.

Innerhofer extends Rossignol contract as French manufacturer names full team

Double Sochi Olympic medalist Christof Innerhofer commits to Rossignol until 2017.

Italy announces 2014-15 alpine team and staff

A total of 51 skiers have been named to the national team groups in Italy.

Caviezel wins Red Bull SKiLLS race on women’s skis

Mauro Caviezel and Denise Feierabend are declared the "masters of all slopes" at the third annual event.

Switzerland’s Sandro Viletta is golden in super combined

Sandro Viletta of Italy skis a gutsy slalom run to win super combined gold; Miller best for U.S. in sixth.

Mayer golden for Austria in Olympic downhill

Bode Miller comes up short in men's downhill; Travis Ganong tops for U.S. with career-best fifth place.

Innerhofer fastest in Bormio with Bode right behind

The Italians proved fast in training on home snow, but the U.S. Ski Team lands four inside the top 20.

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