Breaking a 75-Year Drought: Meillard Claims Gold, While McGrath and Strasser Achieve their First Medals

Loïc Meillard achieves first gold in 75 years for Switzerland in the final race of the World Championships. McGrath and Strasser achieve their first medals.

By | 2025-03-15T09:57:46-06:00 February 16th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Breaking a 75-Year Drought: Meillard Claims Gold, While McGrath and Strasser Achieve their First Medals

Val d’Isère Men’s World Cup Slalom Preview: Key Racers, Storylines, and How to Watch

The Val d’Isère slalom is back after last season’s race was canceled due to heavy overnight snowfall, which left the race crew unable to prepare the course. This year’s event promises a star-studded showdown, with several big names eager to leave their mark. The Val d’Isère slalom returns this weekend, featuring top contenders like Clément Noël, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, and Manuel Feller. Noël, who leads the season with two wins, is questionable after an ankle sprain. North American skiers, led by Ben Ritchie, aim to make their mark, while Marco Schwarz makes his comeback. Catch the action live on Ski and Snowboard Live or CBC Sports. The Val d’Isère slalom returns this weekend, featuring top contenders like Clément Noël, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, and Manuel Feller. Noël, who leads the season with two wins, is questionable after an ankle sprain. North American skiers, led by Ben Ritchie, aim to make their mark, while Marco Schwarz makes his comeback. Catch the action live on Ski and Snowboard Live or CBC Sports. The Val d’Isère slalom returns this weekend, featuring top contenders like Clément Noël, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, and Manuel Feller. Noël, who leads the season with two wins, is questionable after an ankle sprain. North American skiers, led by Ben Ritchie, aim to make their mark, while Marco Schwarz makes his comeback. Catch the action live on Ski and Snowboard Live or CBC Sports.

By | 2024-12-14T19:16:38-07:00 December 14th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Val d’Isère Men’s World Cup Slalom Preview: Key Racers, Storylines, and How to Watch

Clara Direz: Journey from France to the World Cup Podium and Giant Slalom Stardom on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

In the 28th episode of the Skiing is Believing Podcast summer series, Matt and Alan chat with Clara Direz, the talented French giant slalom skier.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:44-07:00 August 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Clara Direz: Journey from France to the World Cup Podium and Giant Slalom Stardom on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships: Four Races in One Day Make for Thrilling Action

Portes du Soleil, France, Jan. 31, 2024 — Today was a big day of racing at the 2024 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Portes du Soleil, France, a weeklong event that brings together the best under-21 ski racers in the world. In the morning, athletes raced men’s and women’s Super G events at the Linga venue in Châtel, marking a second day of speed events

Mastering the Treacherous Bormio Terrain: Cyprien Sarrazin Wins his First Downhill!

Cyprien Sarrazin of France achieved a triumphant run on the Stelvio track in Bormio, Italy. This was his first victory in a World Cup downhill! 

By | 2023-12-28T07:56:30-07:00 December 28th, 2023 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Mastering the Treacherous Bormio Terrain: Cyprien Sarrazin Wins his First Downhill!

Kristoffersen returns to winning ways in Val d’Isere slalom

Norwegian claims first win of the season in come-from-behind fashion.

By | 2016-12-11T09:29:30-07:00 December 11th, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Kristoffersen returns to winning ways in Val d’Isere slalom

Vive la France as trio sweeps Hahnenkamm combined

Pinturault, Muffat-Jeandet and Mermillod Blondin go 1-2-3 as Bennett finds the top 10.

By | 2016-01-23T10:28:55-07:00 January 22nd, 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Vive la France as trio sweeps Hahnenkamm combined

Cloudy with a chance of champagne showers in Val d’Isere

Switzerland's Lara Gut sneaks by the U.S. Ski Team's Lindsey Vonn to win the combined by one hundredth.

By | 2015-12-19T08:06:38-07:00 December 18th, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Cloudy with a chance of champagne showers in Val d’Isere

Hirscher skis for win, globe over Neureuther in Meribel

German admits to struggling with back pain over the past two weeks.

By | 2015-04-14T16:47:22-06:00 March 22nd, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Hirscher skis for win, globe over Neureuther in Meribel

Kristoffersen takes first GS win at last race of the season

Hirscher collects the giant slalom globe and further distances himself from Jansrud in the overall.

By | 2015-04-14T16:34:42-06:00 March 21st, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Kristoffersen takes first GS win at last race of the season

Controlled run for Shiffrin earns race win, third slalom globe

Overall standings heat up between Fenninger and Maze — to be determined in Sunday's GS.

By | 2015-04-14T16:23:20-06:00 March 21st, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Controlled run for Shiffrin earns race win, third slalom globe

Switzerland wins team event at World Cup Finals

Only seven nations opt to participate in Friday's team race.

By | 2015-04-14T16:16:39-06:00 March 20th, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Switzerland wins team event at World Cup Finals

Vonn’s comeback season capped off with 19th globe

Canadian Dustin Cook wins his first ever World Cup race in the men's super G.

By | 2015-04-14T16:09:40-06:00 March 19th, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Vonn’s comeback season capped off with 19th globe
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