Federica Brignone Rises From Injury to Win Olympic Gold at Home
Federica Brignone rose from a severe leg injury to capture Olympic Super-G gold on home snow in Cortina, mastering a brutal course where 17 of the world’s best failed to finish.
La Thuile Downhill: Preview
The second World Cup downhill in Kvitfjell promises another fierce battle as Cornelia Hütter looks to secure back-to-back victories. Breezy Johnson, fresh off her first World Cup podium since 2021, aims to carry momentum into another top finish. Emma Aicher, who claimed her first career podium on Friday, will fight to prove she belongs among the best. With only two regular-season downhills left, every point is crucial in the race for the season title and World Cup Finals qualification.
Kvitfjell Women’s Downhill Preview: Brignone Leads, U.S. Stars Chase
The Women's World Cup downhill returns to Kvitfjell for only the second time, with a deep field battling for crucial points in the downhill crystal globe race. Federica Brignone leads the standings, but Sofia Goggia, Cornelia Hütter, and top Swiss and Norwegian contenders remain in striking distance. The U.S. squad, led by Lauren Macuga and Breezy Johnson, looks to capitalize on strong performances, while Lindsey Vonn continues her comeback. With just three downhills left before the World Cup Finals, expect high speeds, tight margins, and fierce competition on the Olympiabakken course.
2025 World Championship Women’s Downhill in Saalbach: Stars Battle for Gold
The 2025 World Championship downhill in Saalbach will be a high-stakes, one-run showdown, where aggression, precision, and fearlessness will decide the winner. With Italy’s Brignone and Goggia leading the season standings, Austria racing on home soil, and seven nations in the mix, the fight for gold is wide open. Rising star Lauren Macuga, past Saalbach winner Cornelia Huetter, and the legendary Lindsey Vonn’s return to World Championship downhill racing add even more intrigue. On Saturday, February 8, the world's best will push the limits on the Ulli Maier Downhill, where one perfect run is all that matters.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Women’s Downhill: Vonn Returns to Iconic Kandahar Course
The Women’s World Cup downhill returns to Garmisch-Partenkirchen on January 25, 2025, reviving the iconic Kandahar course after last year’s cancellation. With its steep drops and icy turns, the track promises drama as top contenders, including Italy’s Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia, vie for critical points in the downhill standings. Adding to the excitement, five-time Garmisch winner Lindsey Vonn is back, aiming to recapture her dominance on one of the sport’s most challenging venues. Don’t miss the action as the world’s best skiers battle for glory in this pivotal race.
Lindsey Vonn Returns: Cortina d’Ampezzo Downhill Preview
The Olympia delle Tofane: A Stage Set for Drama The Olympia delle Tofane in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, will host the Women’s World Cup downhill on January 18, 2025, offering a thrilling blend of speed, precision, and history. With Lindsey Vonn’s much-anticipated return and a field of competitors ranging from rising stars to seasoned veterans, this iconic course promises high stakes and unforgettable moments. As a preview for next season’s Olympic downhill, the race also carries added significance. Don’t miss the action as 54 athletes from 14 nations tackle one of Alpine skiing’s most legendary tracks.
The Final Send: Gut-Behrami Leads the Women Going into the Last Super-G Before World Cup Finals
Lara Gut-Behrami and Cornelia Hütter are separated by 25 points after the first super-G day in Kvitfjell. The showdown continues! Preview: Who is racing, when, and how to watch the Sunday, March 3rd Kvitfjell Women's World Cup super-G.
Lara Gut-Behrami Triumphs Over Hütter in Epic Kvitjell Super-G Showdown, Macuga Achieves a Career-Best Result!
Lara Gut-Behrami Triumphs over Hütter in Epic Kvitjell Super-G Showdown. Gut-Behrami expanded her lead in the World Cup super-G standings by 20 points going into tomorrow's race, which is the last before World Cup finals.
Saturday Switch: Kvitfjell Women’s World Cup Downhill Transforms into Super-G
Who is racing, when, and how to watch the Saturday, March 2nd Kvitfjell Women's World Cup super-G The thrill of the Women’s World Cup Super-G circuit continues to captivate fans as the competition heats up heading into the March 2nd showdown in Kvirtfjell, Norway. With just one regular-season super-G race remaining, the stakes are high as athletes vie for crucial points to secure their spots in the highly anticipated World Cup finals on March 22nd.
Val di Fassa Women’s World Cup Super-G: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch
Who is racing, when and how to watch the Sunday February 18th Crans-Montana women's World Cup super-G. As the Women's World Cup super-G (SG) season hits its midpoint, excitement brews for the upcoming race in Crans Montana, Switzerland, on Sunday, February 18th. With five races down and five to go, the competition is heating up.
Crans Montana Women’s World Cup Super-G: Intense Competition and Rising Stars
Who is racing, when and how to watch the Sunday February 18th Crans-Montana women's World Cup super-G As the Women's World Cup super-G (SG) season hits its midpoint, excitement brews for the upcoming race in Crans Montana, Switzerland, on Sunday, February 18th. With five races down and five to go, the competition is heating up.
Bassino’s Triumph & US Ski Team’s Challenges: Crans-Montana Downhill Recap
Italy's Marta Bassino wins her career's first downhill. She has won six giant slaloms but has never been victorious in a different discipline. She was the third to start and crossed with a massive (+1.80) lead. She has long been one of the world's best GS skiers. However, she has recently shown world-class downhill speed. Today, she continued that trend. She skied with strength, balance, and precision, leaving no doubt who was the best in Saturday's race.
Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami Triumphs in Crans-Montana World Cup Downhill
GEPA pictures/ Wolfgang Grebien Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami, the 2024 overall World Cup leader, wins her
Preview: Powerhouse Women Ready to Conquer the Thrilling Cortina Super-G Tomorrow!
Preview: The racers, schedule, and how to watch the Women's World Cup Cortina D'Ampezzo super-G on Sunday, January 28th. Hütter aims to hold onto her title with a victory!
Lara Gut-Behrami Reclaims Super-G Victory, Lauren Macuga Rockets Into the Top-10 for the First Time!
Lara Gut-Behrami was ready to prove that she could hold the winning spot again, showing in her aggresive skiing. She achieved her 20th super-G victory. Stifel US Ski Team athlete Lauren Macuga achieved her first World Cup top 10!
Preview: Round Two of the Women’s Super-G in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
The first day of super-G in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee was exhilarating with Cornelia Huetter's victory. Now the women get a second chance at the course and will be gunning for the leaderboard.
Goggia Secures The Downhill Win in Epic Austrian-Italian Battle for Victory
Sofia Goggia of Italy took full advantage of the picture-perfect conditions and laid down the fastest run of the day. Today was a vigorous Austrian, Italian showdown.
Stuhec stuns with third consecutive downhill victory
The Slovenian is the only person in recent history, aside from Lindsey Vonn, to win the first three downhills of the season.
Hirscher, Veith headline 2016-17 Austrian national team
Austrians carry a deep roster of 107 athletes from the national team down to the C squad.
Best friends share the podium in Lenzerheide super G
Huetter wins her first World Cup while Fabienne Suter excites the home crowd.
Garmisch DH training runs garnished with challenges
Vonn leads the lone training run in challenging conditions.
Vonn poised to win again in Cortina d’Ampezzo downhill
After two training runs in sunny Italy, the women's World Cup feels the need for speed.
Setting records: The story of Lindsey Vonn’s victory in Zauchensee
American skier wins her 36th World Cup downhill race.
Austrians plus Gut clock fastest times in Lake Louise
Lindsey Vonn skis fastest first split but loses control and seconds over new terrain.
