Sölden Women’s GS 2026: Start List, Rankings, Times & How to Watch
The 2026-27 women’s World Cup opens in Sölden with Julia Scheib defending, eight U.S. starters, Petra Vlhová returning and a 67-racer field.
Julia Scheib tests super-G at Zauchensee as World Cup GS leader eyes bigger goals
World Cup giant slalom leader Julia Scheib takes on her first super-G of the season this weekend in Zauchensee, testing whether her GS dominance and growing confidence can translate to speed — and potentially elevate her overall World Cup ambitions.
World Cup Giant Slalom at the Christmas Break | Olympic Picture Takes Shape
The World Cup giant slalom season hits the Christmas break with momentum building on both sides. On the women’s side, Alice Robinson and Julia Scheib are locked in a rising rivalry. On the men’s side, Stefan Brennsteiner leads while Marco Odermatt remains the standard as Olympic pressure intensifies.
Scheib Ends Austria’s Drought; Moltzan Second, Shiffrin Fourth in Sölden
Julia Scheib ended Austria’s nine-year women’s GS drought with a home victory in Sölden. Paula Moltzan finished second, Mikaela Shiffrin fourth, and the Stifel U.S. Ski Team dominated — three in the top six and all North Americans in the top 20.
Julia Scheib: Overcoming Challenges to Compete with the Giant Slalom Elite
Julia Scheib’s journey from a small Styrian ski hill to World Cup podiums embodies determination and resilience. After breaking Austria’s five-year giant slalom podium drought with third place in Sölden, Scheib now sets her sights on her home race in Semmering. Reflecting on her career, she acknowledges setbacks like injuries and DNFs but highlights her evolution into a consistent contender through focus and hard work. With ambitious goals, including the giant slalom globe, Scheib’s racing story inspires young skiers to dream big, persevere, and prove doubters wrong—one turn at a time.
