Meillard Leads in Hafjell Slalom as Regular Season Finale Unfolds

Loïc Meillard leads the final slalom of the World Cup regular season in Hafjell after a dominant first run. With Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Fabio Gstrein close behind, the battle for the podium is set to intensify. Seven high-bib skiers broke into the top 30, while North Americans Ben Ritchie and Jett Seymour secured second runs. With season rankings and World Cup Finals spots on the line, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion.

By | 2025-03-16T04:23:24-06:00 March 16th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Meillard Leads in Hafjell Slalom as Regular Season Finale Unfolds

Haugan Wins Schladming, Austria Doubles Podium, Ritchie Top 10

Under the roaring lights of Schladming, Norway’s Timon Haugan delivered a clutch second run to claim victory, securing a Norwegian sweep of the Schladming night races. Austria’s Manuel Feller and Fabio Gstrein gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about, finishing second and third, while Benjamin Ritchie of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team skied his way to 9th place, marking his second career top-10 finish. With the World Championships in Saalbach just weeks away, Austria carries strong momentum, while Norway continues to dominate under the lights.

By | 2025-01-29T15:54:59-07:00 January 29th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Haugan Wins Schladming, Austria Doubles Podium, Ritchie Top 10

Schladming Night Slalom: Strasser Leads, Feller Chases, Ritchie Advances

Under the glow of Schladming’s floodlights, Linus Strasser set the pace in the first run, but the race remains wide open with six skiers within 0.71 seconds. Austria’s Manuel Feller, fueled by a roaring home crowd, looks to close the gap, while Norway’s Timon Haugan and Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard remain in striking distance. Fabio Gstrein’s seventh-place run kept Austrian hopes alive, and the British team pulled off the unusual feat of qualifying all three of its racers. Meanwhile, Ben Ritchie was the lone North American to qualify, continuing his breakout season. With the reverse start order setting up early lead changes and the crowd returning louder than ever, the second run promises a thrilling battle to the finish.

By | 2025-01-29T12:14:29-07:00 January 29th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Schladming Night Slalom: Strasser Leads, Feller Chases, Ritchie Advances

Noël Wins Kitzbühel Slalom, Vinatzer’s Career-Best, Braathen Podiums

Clément Noël delivered a stunning second run to claim his fourth slalom victory of the season on Kitzbühel’s legendary Ganslernhang slope. Italy’s Alex Vinatzer earned a career-best second-place finish, while Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history with another podium. The challenging course tested the world’s best, creating the thrilling drama Kitzbühel is known for.

By | 2025-01-26T14:14:37-07:00 January 26th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Noël Wins Kitzbühel Slalom, Vinatzer’s Career-Best, Braathen Podiums

Haugan Leads Tight First Run at Kitzbühel Slalom

Norwegian Timon Haugan set the pace in the first run of the Kitzbühel World Cup slalom, leading by a slim 0.07 seconds on the challenging Ganslernhang slope. With tight margins among the top racers and standout performances from higher bibs like Britain’s Laurie Taylor and France’s Hugo Desgrippes, the stage is set for a thrilling second run.

By | 2025-01-27T07:36:22-07:00 January 26th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Haugan Leads Tight First Run at Kitzbühel Slalom

McGrath Leads Norway’s Podium Sweep in Wengen Slalom

Norway dominated the Wengen slalom with a stunning podium sweep, led by Atle Lie McGrath, who claimed his first victory of the season. Teammates Henrik Kristoffersen and Timon Haugen completed the historic achievement, showcasing Norway's strength in the discipline.

By | 2025-01-19T09:40:14-07:00 January 19th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on McGrath Leads Norway’s Podium Sweep in Wengen Slalom

Norway Leads Wengen Slalom, Swiss Shine, and Ritchie Impresses

Norway dominated the first run of the Wengen slalom as Atle Lie McGrath led the field with an impressive performance, followed by teammate and season leader Henrik Kristoffersen in second, 0.43 seconds behind. Swiss fans had plenty to cheer about on home soil, with Daniel Yule initially holding third before Tanguy Nef surged ahead, pushing Yule to fourth. Benjamin Ritchie of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team impressed as the only North American to qualify for the second run, finishing eighth. Meanwhile, late starters faced tough odds, with only three skiers outside the top 30 advancing, including Belgium’s Sam Maes and Germany’s Anton Tremmel.

By | 2025-01-19T03:58:14-07:00 January 19th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Norway Leads Wengen Slalom, Swiss Shine, and Ritchie Impresses
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