Lindsey Vonn

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.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has named 21 athletes to represent the Stifel U.S. Ski Team at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, from Feb. 4-16.

Lara Gut-Behrami wins in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Super G, marking her 46th World Cup win. Vickhoff Lie in 2nd and Brignone in 3rd. Keely Cashman was the top North American, earning a personal-best result.

Get ready for the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Women’s Super-G, a thrilling stop on the Alpine Ski World Cup circuit. With key contenders like Federica Brignone, Lara Gut-Behrami, and rising U.S. star Lauren Macuga, this race promises excitement on the legendary Kandahar course. Lindsey Vonn, returning after retirement, adds to the drama as she takes on one of her favorite venues. Find out who to watch, when it starts, and how to tune in!