After more than a decade on Rossignol skis, Paula Moltzan is making a major equipment change by joining Marcel Hirscher’s VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports race program as its first female athlete.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mikaela Shiffrin of the Stifel US Ski Team dominates first run of the Stifel World Cup Finals slalom. Dürr in second and Holdener in 3rd. Globe still on the line!
Lara Gut-Behrami made history with a powerful win at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, while Italy’s Federica Brignone clinched the women’s giant slalom globe with a fearless second run. All three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes finished inside the top 15 and scored World Cup points on home snow.
A fierce course, major crashes, and a globe still hanging in the balance. The first run of the women’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals delivered drama from the start — and the title fight is far from over.
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!
Austria dominated the final regular-season slalom in Åre, with Katharina Truppe securing her first-ever World Cup victory and teammate Katharina Liensberger finishing second in a statement performance. Mikaela Shiffrin rounded out the podium in third, while Paula Moltzan placed sixth, giving the Stifel U.S. Ski Team two top-six finishes. With the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley up next, the stage is set for an intense battle for the season title.
Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a dominant performance in the first run of the World Cup slalom in Åre, Sweden, posting a leading time of 51.27 seconds. Germany's Lena Dürr followed closely, trailing by 0.43 seconds, while Sweden's Sara Hector delighted the home crowd by securing third place, just 0.48 seconds behind Shiffrin. This strong showing positions Shiffrin favorably as she aims for her seventh slalom victory at this Swedish resort.
Federica Brignone dominated the Åre giant slalom, securing her 17th career and fifth season win by 1.36 seconds. Alice Robinson took second, keeping her season lead, while 18-year-old Lara Colturi claimed her second career podium. North Americans shined, with Valérie Grenier finishing fifth, Paula Moltzan sixth, and Nina O’Brien charging 18 spots to 11th with the second-fastest second run.
Federica Brignone set the pace in the first run of the World Cup giant slalom in Åre, leading a tight battle with Sofia Goggia and Thea Louise Stjernesund. With warm conditions and a shortened course, eight racers finished within a second of the lead, setting up a thrilling second run. Mikaela Shiffrin, still searching for her best giant slalom form since returning from injury, failed to finish, missing another chance to regain confidence in the discipline.
The Women’s World Cup giant slalom season reaches a crucial moment in Åre, Sweden, on March 8, as the final regular-season race sets the stage for the World Cup Finals. With Alice Robinson leading the GS standings, Federica Brignone surging with back-to-back wins, and Sara Hector looking to shine on home snow, the battle for the Crystal Globe is wide open. Every point counts as top contenders fight for victory and skiers on the bubble push to qualify for the Finals in Sun Valley.
The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup returns to Sestriere for the second of back-to-back giant slalom races, with Alice Robinson, Sara Hector, and Federica Brignone locked in a tight battle for the Crystal Globe. With only three GS races remaining after this event, every point is crucial. Thea Louise Stjernesund surged into the top four after her third-place finish in Sestriere Race 1, while North American contenders like Paula Moltzan and Valérie Grenier look to climb the standings. Expect another high-intensity showdown on one of Italy’s most historic courses.
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.
Mikaela Shiffrin returns to World Cup giant slalom competition in Sestriere, Italy, joining newly crowned World Champion Federica Brignone, silver medalist Alice Robinson, and bronze medalist Paula Moltzan in a highly anticipated showdown. With four GS races left, the battle for the Crystal Globe remains intense, as Robinson and Sara Hector lead the standings. The United States, Switzerland, and Italy continue to dominate the Nations Cup, while rising stars Lara Colturi, Zrinka Ljutić, and Robinson push the sport’s next generation forward.
Camille Rast led a Swiss 1-2 finish in Saalbach, claiming gold ahead of Wendy Holdener, while Austria’s Katharina Liensberger secured bronze to the delight of the home crowd. Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Paula Moltzan delivered a strong performance to finish fourth, with Mikaela Shiffrin rounding out the top five in a race packed with dramatic lead changes and high-intensity action.
Switzerland’s Camille Rast set the tone in Saalbach with a commanding first run, carving through the quick-tempo course with aggressive transitions and powerful focus. She claimed the leader’s chair with a 0.58-second advantage over Austria’s Katharina Liensberger, while Mikaela Shiffrin, making her World Championship return, landed in third, 0.72 back. The demanding course took its toll, knocking out a third of the first 30 starters, including defending champion Laurence St-Germain. With a wide time spread and opportunities for higher bibs to break into the top 30, the stage is set for a dramatic second run.
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