Noël wins Madonna di Campiglio night slalom as Hallberg, Rassat shine

Clément Noël mastered a punishing night slalom in Madonna di Campiglio as rising stars Eduard Hallberg and Paco Rassat delivered podium performances on a course that claimed nine DNFs.

By | 2026-01-08T06:08:12-07:00 January 7th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Noël wins Madonna di Campiglio night slalom as Hallberg, Rassat shine

Alta Badia slalom first run: Noël leads as Gran Risa tightens

Clément Noël leads a compressed men’s World Cup slalom field after the first run in Alta Badia, with the top 30 separated by just 1.77 seconds. Thirteen skiers remain within a second of the lead, setting up a dramatic second run on Gran Risa before the Christmas break.

By | 2025-12-22T04:01:14-07:00 December 22nd, 2025 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Alta Badia slalom first run: Noël leads as Gran Risa tightens

Final Regular-Season Slalom: Who’s Racing in Hafjell and What’s at Stake?

The Hafjell Men’s World Cup Slalom on Sunday, March 16 marks the final regular-season race before the World Cup Finals, with crucial points on the line for both the season title race and top-25 qualification. Henrik Kristoffersen leads the standings, but Clément Noël, Loïc Meillard, Timon Haugan, and Atle Lie McGrath still have a mathematical shot at the crystal globe. For North Americans, Benjamin Ritchie has secured his first Finals appearance, while Jett Seymour needs a career-best result and a lot of luck to qualify. With Hafjell’s challenging Olympia-Løypa slope and the unpredictability of slalom, expect high drama, crashes, and shakeups in this final pre-Finals showdown.

By | 2025-03-24T19:17:54-06:00 March 15th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Final Regular-Season Slalom: Who’s Racing in Hafjell and What’s at Stake?

Kranjska Gora Slalom: Title Battle Heats Up as Season Nears Finale

The Kranjska Gora World Cup slalom is set to play a crucial role in the season title race, with Henrik Kristoffersen and Clément Noël separated by just three points. Norway leads the podium count, but Loïc Meillard, Timon Haugan, and Atle Lie McGrath remain in contention. Meanwhile, Benjamin Ritchie continues his breakout season for the U.S., while Jett Seymour fights for a Finals spot and Camden Palmquist gains experience on the big stage. With only two regular-season slaloms left, every run will matter in the battle for World Cup slalom supremacy.

By | 2025-03-01T11:45:20-07:00 March 1st, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Kranjska Gora Slalom: Title Battle Heats Up as Season Nears Finale

Saalbach 2025 Men’s Slalom Preview: Contenders, Start Times, and How to Watch

The men’s slalom at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships will bring the event to a thrilling close on Sunday, February 16. With top contenders like Clément Noël, Henrik Kristoffersen, and Timon Haugan, the battle for gold will be fierce. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team fields four racers, led by Benjamin Ritchie, while Erik Read represents Canada. With no World Cup points on the line, this race is all about the title. Here’s everything you need to know, including contenders, start times, and how to watch.

By | 2025-02-15T14:53:17-07:00 February 15th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Saalbach 2025 Men’s Slalom Preview: Contenders, Start Times, and How to Watch

Schladming Night Slalom 2025: Schedule, Top Contenders, and How to Watch

The Schladming Night Slalom, famously known as "The Nightrace," returns on January 29, 2024, bringing electrifying ski racing to the iconic Planai slope. With over 50,000 fans expected, the event features the world’s top slalom racers, including standings leader Clément Noël and strong contenders like Henrik Kristoffersen and Timon Haugan. As the final slalom before the Saalbach World Championships, this pivotal race will shape the season’s narrative and national team selections. Don’t miss the drama as history unfolds under the floodlights—find out who will be crowned "King of the Night."

By | 2025-01-29T02:11:17-07:00 January 29th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Schladming Night Slalom 2025: Schedule, Top Contenders, and How to Watch

Clément Noël Leads Tight Slalom Battle in Levi

Clément Noël maintained his lead, with Swiss star Loïc Meillard just +0.02 seconds behind and Germany's Linus Strasser at +0.30. Among the first eight racers, only Great Britain’s Dave Ryding, the oldest competitor in the field, stayed within a second of Noël, finishing at +0.41. The leaderboard shifted when bib 11, France’s Steven Amiez, delivered a strong run, securing third place at +0.21.

By | 2024-11-17T07:04:12-07:00 November 17th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Clément Noël Leads Tight Slalom Battle in Levi
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