Petra Vlhová Announces Olympic Comeback Bid for Milano–Cortina 2026
Petra Vlhová says she has been cleared to ski at full intensity and will fight for a return at the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic Games after a long injury layoff.
Olympic Champion Petra Vlhová Returns to Snow After Injury
After months of recovery and two knee surgeries, Slovak ski star Petra Vlhová is back on snow. Training under new head coach Matej Gemza, she begins her comeback on Italy’s Stelvio Glacier—an important step toward returning to World Cup form.
Petra Vlhová Returns to Skiing After Knee Surgery
Petra Vlhová, the remarkable Slovakian Olympic Champion, has been the only athlete to challenge the slalom dominance of the Stifel US Ski Team's superstar Mikaela Shiffrin. Vlhová’s fierce competitiveness and immense skill made her a strong contender for the 2024 season slalom title. However, her season took an unexpected turn when she suffered a devastating injury while racing giant slalom in her home World Cup race in Jasná, Slovakia.
Soldeu Showdown: New Slalom Winner Will Emerge as Shiffrin and Vlhová Absent – How to Watch!
Who is skiing, when and how to watch the Sunday, February 11th Women's Soldeu Andorra World Cup Slalom As anticipation builds for the Women’s World Cup Slalom in Soldeu, Andorra, on Sunday, February 10th, ski racing fans expect a riveting competition. With the absence of superstars Petra Vlhová and Mikaela Shiffrin, the race takes on a new dynamic, offering a unique opportunity for emerging talents and competitive veterans to shine.
Mikaela Shiffrin Secures 95th World Cup Victory in Jasná Slalom
Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 95th World Cup in the Jasná slalom. She is simply the best and has now accumulated 630 World Cup Slalom points this season. Now that Vlhová is out for the rest of the season, her lead over the next-best active skier is 228 points. It is her fifth slalom victory of the season. The woman has a fantastic feeling for winning; today, she used her first run advantage to perfection.
Shiffrin’s Jasná Slalom Supremacy: A Recap and Emerging Talents in Women’s Skiing
In the absence of her Slovakian rival Petra Vlhová, the stage was set for Mikaela Shiffrin to showcase her unparalleled prowess in women's slalom. As the first run unfolded, Shiffrin's dominance became evident, leaving a significant gap between her and the competition. The absence of Vlhová, coupled with Shiffrin's exceptional skills, promises an intriguing narrative for the day's race
World Cup Slalom: Shiffrin Continues as Vlhová’s Season Ends – Jasná 2024 Preview
Who is racing in Levi, when, and how to watch the women's second World Cup Slalom of the new season
Sara Hector Triumphs in Jasná World Cup GS – Shiffrin Falls Short, Vlhová’s season ends
Today, the women welcomed their 5th World Cup GS winner of the season. The Swedish Olympic Champion Sara Hector, who recently earned her first slalom podium, dominated the day, winning by (-1.52).
Sara Hector Dominates in Jasná World Cup GS: Tragedy and Triumph on the Slopes
Sara Hector GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner Between the significant disappointments, the Swedish Olympic GS champion Sara
Shiffrin Triumphs in Flachau Slalom, Overcoming Challenges for Fifth Victory
Mikaela Shiffrin Flachau GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a (+0.07)
Exciting Flachau Night Slalom Unfolds: Vlhová and Shiffrin Battle for Dominance
Petra Vlhová first run Flachau GEPA pictures There is nothing more exciting in ski racing
Shiffrin’s Return: Previewing the Flachau Women’s World Cup Night Slalom
As the Flachau Austria Women's World Cup night slalom approaches, Tuesday, January 16th, all eyes are on Mikaela Shiffrin, who is set to start her first race since the Kranjska Gora, Slovenia Slalom on January 7th. Who is racing in Flachau, when, and how to watch the women's World Cup night slalom on January 16th.
Vlhová Wins the Golden Fox, AJ Hurt Achieves First World Cup Podium in Kranjska Gora
Slovakian Petra Vlhová reigns victory in the 2024 Kranjska Gora slalom! The day was filled with exhilarating surprises, grit and immaculate competition. AJ Hurt achieves first World Cup Podium!
Vlhová Wins First Run, Shiffrin Straddles a Gate in the Kranjska Gora Slalom
Petra Vlhová Wins the First Run and Mikaela Shiffrin Straddles a Gate in the Kranjska Gora Slalom. Two tie for the 2nd-place result.
Shiffrin and Vlhová Will Battle for the Golden Fox in the Kranjska Gora Slalom
Tomorrow in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, the women will transition to slalom. Currently, Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhová lead the pack and will battle for the Gold Fox tomorrow.
The Golden Fox: Valérie Grenier Reigns Victory Again in Kranjska Gora!
Valérie Grenier became the Golden Fox by earning her second World Cup victory! Both of her World Cup victories have been on this hill.
First Run in Kranjska Gora: Petra Vlhová Takes the Lead!
Petra Vlhová of Slovakia trusted the ski through the challenging conditions, confidently pushing her way into the first-place position. Brignone in 2nd and Lara Gut-Behrami 3rd going into second run.
Vlhová Triumphs in Epic World Cup: Shiffrin Takes Second
The women's last first run of 2023 was spectacular. The current World Cup discipline leader, Mikaela Shiffrin skied as she has for most of the year, which is inspirational. Although her lifelong rival, Slovakia's Petra Vlhová, skied brilliantly, she could not execute through the most challenging hairpin with the skill of the world's best. Stifel US Ski Team's Shiffrin will ski last again on the second run and poetically close out 2023. Although Shiffrin was only (-0.17) faster than Vlhová, the Slovakian finished the first run (-1.06) faster than third-place Austrian Katharina Liensberger.
Team USA Returns To Whistler Cup
Philosophical shift exposes young athletes to elite international competition in Canada for the first time since 2011.
Vlhova wins final slalom as Shiffrin collects globe
The American has officially locked up the season overall title.
Velez Zuzulova crowned Snow Queen in Zagreb
Slovakia lands two on the podium as Shiffrin exits early.
Who needs visibility? Rebensburg wins first GS of the new year despite flat light
German takes home her first World Cup win in two years at Flachau giant slalom.
Zuzulova lights up the night with double win in Flachau
'Zuzu' earns second win of the week as fellow countrywoman Vlhova joins her on the podium.
Hats off to Hansdotter
Swede takes the top step in Lienz, making it five podium finishes in a row.
