Twelve Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes head to the 2026 World Cup Finals in Lillehammer as Shiffrin, Aicher and McGrath lead the Crystal Globe races.
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.
Mikaela Shiffrin recently shared a positive update on her recovery journey following her injury in Killington. In an Instagram post, she revealed three milestones: "I can laugh, I could start driving this week, and my abs are starting to come back." While her progress is encouraging, the timeline for her return to the World Cup remains uncertain, leaving fans eager for more news.
Norwegian champion Aleksander Aamodt Kilde made a surprise appearance at the Beaver Creek World Cup downhill race on Friday, mingling with teammates and fellow racers but in town primarily to spend time with fiancé Mikaela Shiffrin.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the celebrated alpine ski champion, has been navigating a challenging path of recovery and comeback. In a recent interview, she shed light on her journey. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, Shiffrin's unwavering resolve shines through as she shares her experiences of battling injury and supporting her boyfriend through his own recovery.
As the dust settles on the thrilling regular season of women's downhill skiing, the stage is set for a nail-biting finale at the World Cup finals in Saalbach, Austria, on March 23rd. With the last regular season downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, canceled, the anticipation for the showdown in Saalbach is at an all-time high.
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