As the US women’s alpine technical team arrives in Cortina, confidence and belief define the group. Led by Nina O’Brien, Paula Moltzan, and AJ Hurt, the team brings momentum, depth, and resilience into the Olympic Games, embracing success on their own terms while racing for one another on the sport’s biggest stage.
The U.S. finalized its women’s Olympic alpine ski team for Cortina 2026. Here’s the full roster, event schedule, and medal outlook.
The Stifel U.S. Ski Team has named its first athletes to the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic team, led by Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle, with the Olympic alpine program opening February 7 in Bormio.
Katie Hensien and Nina O’Brien powered a North American slalom surge at the ANC series in New Zealand, combining for five wins as Eleri Smart added three Canadian podiums.
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.
North American women made major gains in World Cup giant slalom this season, with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team finishing second in the Nations Cup GS standings and Alpine Canada Alpin’s Valérie Grenier returning strong. With podiums from Paula Moltzan, breakout performances from Katie Hensien and Britt Richardson, and a growing list of point scorers, both teams look primed for Olympic success in 2026.
North American slalom women built momentum this season with standout performances, key comebacks, and growing depth on both the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and Alpine Canada Alpin. With Olympic hopes in sight, staying healthy will be the key to converting potential into podiums in 2026.
Home snow. Big wins. Rising stars and veteran comebacks. See how Radamus and Bocock delivered in Vail—and why these GS titles meant more than just gold.
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, will bring together the top 25 skiers in downhill and super G for a final showdown. Italy’s Federica Brignone leads both disciplines, with Cornelia Huetter and Sofia Goggia chasing in downhill, while Lara Gut-Behrami remains in contention for the super G title. With only a handful of points separating the leaders, the race for the crystal globes promises high-stakes drama as the fastest women in the world push their limits one last time this season. Click on the images to see which athletes have qualified for the Women's World Cup Finals in downhill and super G, as the world's fastest skiers prepare for a thrilling showdown in Sun Valley!
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Finals field is set, with the top 25 skiers in slalom and giant slalom earning their spots in Sun Valley, Idaho. Zrinka Ljutić and Alice Robinson lead the standings, but they'll face tough competition from some of the sport’s biggest names. Which countries qualified the most skiers? How many North Americans made the cut? Find out the full list of finalists and key takeaways as the season heads toward its thrilling conclusion! Click to see who’s in!
Federica Brignone dominated the Sestriere giant slalom, building speed with each sector to take a commanding victory on home snow. Alice Robinson skied with power and determination but finished 0.40 seconds back in second, while Norway’s Louise Stjernesund secured third, earning her third career World Cup podium. With another GS race set for tomorrow on the same slope, the battle for the top step is far from over.
Alice Robinson claimed her first World Cup win since 2021 in a dramatic Kronplatz giant slalom, while Paula Moltzan made history with her first-ever GS podium. Robinson’s aggressive second run secured victory, with Lara Gut-Behrami finishing second. Moltzan’s stellar performance electrified the crowd and earned her a career-defining third place.
Camille Rast claimed a stunning victory at the Flachau Night Slalom, rising seven positions from her first run to secure her second career win. The Swiss skier held off teammate Wendy Holdener, who finished 0.26 seconds back in second, and Sweden’s Sara Hector in third. Katharina Liensberger, the fastest from the first run, couldn’t deliver under immense pressure, finishing fourth to the disappointment of the Austrian crowd. With the win, Rast reclaimed the lead in the slalom standings, making it a night to remember for Switzerland.
Mikaela Shiffrin Shines with Confidence, Leading after the first run. Six North Americans Secure Top 30 in Sölden heading into second run.
As Sölden approaches, the Stifel U.S. Ski Women's Tech Team is ready to rip it up. Nina O'Brien comes back to the World Cup stage and is feeling strong and confident! Read more.
Fleckenstein and Merryweather distance themselves from the field.
Danioth backs up Youth Olympic Gold with World Junior title in hotly contested race.
Arvidsson and McJames take wins in super G and alpine combined.
After a successful 2015 campaign, both young ladies were nominated directly to the C Team.
NASJA-East selects Drew Duffy and Nina O'Brien for prestigious junior award.
American athletes get topped at Burke Mountain and Waterville Valley.
British skier claims three out of four technical victories in Canada.
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