Saturday brings the second women’s World Cup downhill of the season in St. Moritz. After Lindsey Vonn’s historic win in Friday’s opener, season standings, bib order, and North American depth shape the story heading into Downhill No. 2.
Lindsey Vonn opened the 2026 Olympic World Cup season with a historic downhill victory in St. Moritz, delivering a dominant performance that rewrote the record books and showcased the depth of the U.S. women’s speed team.
The first women’s speed event of the 2026 season opens in St. Moritz. Here is the complete downhill start list and program, including all U.S. and Canadian starters and the top WCSL athletes.
Lindsey Vonn enters the 2025–26 speed season in St. Moritz stronger and more prepared than ever. After a summer focused on strength, stability, and dialing in her equipment, Vonn arrives with confidence, experience, and a world-class support team. With the Olympics in Cortina on the horizon, she’s ready to race—not just to participate, but to compete.
Lindsey Vonn reflects on Erich Sailer’s lasting influence, her inspiring comeback, and the mission of her foundation in a new Skiing is Believing podcast episode with hosts Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka.
Lindsey Vonn has enlisted fellow Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal as her coach and equipment strategist for her 2026 Olympic comeback. The longtime friends and Head Ski athletes are joining forces to chase one more shot at Olympic glory in Cortina.
ChatGPT said: With six medal contenders in giant slalom—including Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin—and four downhill stars like World Champion Breezy Johnson and comeback legend Lindsey Vonn, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team faces an Olympic selection puzzle ahead of Cortina 2026, where fierce internal competition will make every start spot hard-earned.
Lindsey Vonn has earned yet another ESPY nomination, this time for Best Comeback Athlete, following her remarkable return to the World Cup circuit this year. Learn more about other ESPYS she has won and was nominated for and a recap on her comeback.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has nominated 49 athletes to the 2025–26 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, led by Olympic medalists Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle, alongside world champion Breezy Johnson, Lauren Macuga, who took super-G bronze at the 2025 World Championships, and Paula Moltzan, who claimed giant slalom bronze. The roster blends experience and emerging talent as the team builds toward the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.
The U.S. women’s downhill team delivered a stronger season in 2025, with Lauren Macuga and Breezy Johnson earning back-to-back World Cup podiums in Kvitfjell and Johnson also claiming World Championship gold. With Jacqueline Wiles adding key points and Lindsey Vonn returning to form, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team enters the Olympic year with momentum and depth.
Lindsey Vonn capped her first season back on the World Cup tour with a podium finish in Sun Valley, showing she’s still a force at 40 — and not done yet. With the 2026 Olympics in Cortina on her mind, Vonn is already planning her next move.
Lara Gut-Behrami achieves her sixth consecutive World Cup super-G globe. Brignone ends the season in second on the super-G standings, and Vonn throws down a podium finish! Read more.
Led by Jon Rucker, president of HEAD USA Wintersports, HEAD has shown up this week as a major player in the World Cup Finals, expressing the company’s enthusiasm for highlighting these iconic races in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Tomorrow’s La Thuile super-G marks the last regular season race of the Women's World Cup season, and for most, this will be the end of their World Cup season. While the top 25 skiers will qualify for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, the 200 points up for grabs are most crucial for the three skiers still in contention for the season super-G title. Beyond the title race, athletes will also be fighting to secure a top 30 finish for preferred start positions next season. This is the final opportunity for athletes to make a move before the regular season ends, as most will not make it to the World Cup Finals.
The Women's World Cup Super-G races in La Thuile are pivotal for the season title fight and World Cup Finals qualification. With only two regular-season races left, Lara Gut-Behrami leads the standings, but Italy’s Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia are in pursuit. Rising star Lauren Macuga looks to continue her breakout season, while skiers on the bubble fight for their Finals spots. La Thuile’s steep course promises high-stakes action as the world’s best speed skiers push for glory.
Federica Brignone achieves victory in the Kvitfjell super-G. Lara Gut-behrami 2nd and Sofia Goggia 3rd. Three North Americans race into the top 30.
The Women’s World Cup super G in Kvitfjell is set for March 2, with top contenders battling for crucial points in the season standings. Lara Gut-Behrami leads the discipline, but Federica Brignone, Sofia Goggia, and World Championship medalists Stephanie Venier, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, and Lauren Macuga are all in the mix. Lindsey Vonn returns to Kvitfjell for her first career World Cup super G at the venue, while strong North American and international fields add to the excitement.
A close second day of downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway. Emma Aicher merely edges out Lauren Macuga by -0.03 for her first World Cup victory. Macuga achieves first downhill World Cup podium and Cornelia Hütter rounds out the podium.
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.
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.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson of the Stifel US Ski Team win in the debut Team Combined at the 2025 World Championships.
Lauren Macuga of the Stifel US Ski Team wins the downhill, setting her team for a U.S. gold in the first Team Combined.
Saalbach 2025 Women's Super-G Preview The highly anticipated Women's Super-G at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships takes place on February 6 in Saalbach, Austria. Athletes will face the challenging Zwölferkogel course, known for its steep terrain, high-speed sections, and demanding jumps. With defending world champion Marta Bassino, recent winners Lara Gut-Behrami, Federica Brignone, and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, along with Lauren Macuga, who claimed her first World Cup victory this season, the race promises fierce competition. The U.S. and Canada bring a mix of experience and emerging stars, while six nations have multiple contenders ranked in the World Cup’s top 15.
Mikaela Shiffrin has opted out of the team combined event at the Alpine skiing world championships to focus on her preparation for the giant slalom and slalom. As she continues her comeback from injury, Shiffrin is prioritizing training to regain peak form. Her decision means she won’t team up with Lindsey Vonn, but she remains focused on competing at her highest level in her signature events.
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