The Kitzbühel Slalom Preview highlights everything you need to know about this legendary World Cup event on the challenging Ganslernhang slope. Discover the current standings, top athletes to watch, and how to tune in as the world’s best skiers battle for glory in one of the most iconic races of the season.
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.
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.
The Wengen Men’s Slalom on the historic Männlichen slope is the seventh race of the season and a key stop before the World Championships. Top contenders like Henrik Kristoffersen, Clément Noël, and Loïc Meillard lead the charge, while North Americans Benjamin Ritchie and Jett Seymour aim to build on strong performances. Don’t miss the action on this iconic natural terrain course in the Bernese Alps.
Marco Odermatt thrills his hometown crowd with a stellar second run that secured his 4th victory in Adelboden. Loïc Meillard 2nd and Luca De Aliprandini 3rd. River Radamus was the top North American, concluding the day in 10th place.
The Adelboden Men’s Slalom, set for January 11th, 2025, is the sixth World Cup slalom of the season and promises fierce competition on the legendary Chuenisbärgli slope. Known for its steep and technical demands, the race will feature top-ranked athletes like Loïc Meillard, Henrik Kristoffersen, and Clément Noël battling for crucial points ahead of the World Championships. With podium earners from seven nations and exciting talent from the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and Canadian contenders, this iconic event is a must-watch for ski racing fans.
The iconic 3Tre Madonna di Campiglio Night Slalom returns on January 8, 2025, kicking off the new year with high-stakes action on the legendary Canalone Miramonti slope. Austria’s Marco Schwarz, last year’s champion at this venue, headlines a stacked field that includes favorites Clément Noël, Henrik Kristoffersen, and Loïc Meillard. With North American hopefuls like Jett Seymour and Erik Read also in the mix, this fifth slalom of the season promises thrilling competition under the lights. Don’t miss the world’s best battling for glory in one of alpine skiing’s most prestigious events.
Henrik Kristoffersen claimed his first victory of the season in Val d’Isère with a commanding second run, edging teammate Atle Lie McGrath and Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard for the top spot. Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen delivered a stunning 22-position climb to tie for fourth, while Jett Seymour secured his first points of the season, finishing 21st for the U.S. Ski Team.
Ben Ritchie in Levi: GEPA pictures The second run of a tech event is the
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Jett Seymour Stifel Aspen Winternational; GEPA pictures After the first slalom run on Sunday, March
Sunday, February 15th, Austrian Manuel Feller, the leader of the 2024 slalom standings, delivered his fourth victory of the season. Although the warm temperatures and a complex course made it difficult for the last men to be fast he skied brilliantly to overcome France's Clement Noel and Germany's Linus Strasser. However, all three men finished on the podium.
After the first run of the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup Slalom, Germany's Linus Strasser is the race leader. However, there are three others within a second of his time. French star Clement Noel is second (+0.40), and the season slalom leader Austrian Manuel Feller was the third fastest (+0.46). The only other racer within a second of Strasser is Norwegian Timon Haugan, who was second in Palisades Tahoe a year ago.
GEPA Pictures Switzerland's Marco Odermatt delivers a men's World Cup giant slalom victory for the
Who is skiing, when and how to watch Sunday's February 4th Chamonix slalom Six slaloms down, six to go. The slalom season's halfway point is here, with plenty of chances left for athletes to shine. Yet only the top 25 will make it to the finals in Saalbach, Austria.
The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.
The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.
Get ready for the thrill of the Tuesday, January 23rd Night Giant Slalom in Schladming, Austria – a historic event that rivals even the renowned Kitzbühel race. The Schladming night slalom attracted massive crowds in the past before the completion of the impressive finish stadium in 2013. With around 48,000 attendees annually, the village transforms into a giant party.
Kristoffer Jakobsen leads after first run in the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm-Rennen World Cup. North Americans do not qualify for second run.
Manuel Feller in Wengen, GEPA pictures/Mario Buehner-Weinrauch Austria's Manuel Feller ended last season discouraged and
Alte Lie McGrath GEPA pictures/Mario Buehner-Weinrauch Repeating the outcome of the Adelboden slalom a week
Wengen finish arena GEPA photos Who is skiing, when and how to watch Sunday's Wengen
The World Cup slalom men will battle for the leaderboard in an epic Gurgl race premiere. Henrik Kristoffersen looks to defend his title.
Marcel Hirscher took his 51st win in a challenging GS at Adelboden.
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