The men return to the full-length Saslong for the final day of racing in Val Gardena / Gröden. See the downhill start list, season podiums, and Olympic-season storylines as the World Cup speed week concludes in the Dolomites.
The men’s World Cup speed season continues Thursday with a shortened sprint downhill in Val Gardena. With Olympic implications already in play, the start list shows who races where — plus when and how to watch.
Italy’s Mattia Casse claimed his first World Cup victory in the Val Gardena / Gröden super-G, edging Jared Goldberg of the U.S. by just 0.01 seconds. Casse celebrated his milestone win at the same venue where he earned his first podium two years ago, crediting his love for the slope and conditions. Goldberg, fired up after his career-best finish, delivered the U.S. men’s first podium of the season, while pre-race favorite Marco Odermatt of Switzerland rounded out the top three.
The Val Gardena / Gröden Super-G promises thrilling action on the legendary Saslong course. Known for its demanding terrain, the track features a 490-meter vertical drop over 2.1 kilometers, testing skiers with fast, sweeping turns and technical precision. Last year’s podium finishers—Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr, teammate Daniel Hemetsberger, and Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt—return to battle for the top spot. With North American standouts like James Crawford, River Radamus, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle in the mix, fans can expect intense competition on Friday, Dec. 20.
The Val Gardena/Gröden World Cup is gearing up for a nail-biting showdown tomorrow as the top racers prepare to tackle the legendary Saslong downhill from the challenging top start. Saturday, December 16th, promises to add around 30 seconds to Thursday's race times, setting the stage for an exhilarating and much more tiring battle.
Norwegians go 1-2 with Jansrud and Kilde topping the podium in tight race.
Val Gardena/Groeden Organizing Committee to make safety and TV improvements to World Cup course.
Flight school pays off for Steven Nyman.
The American dominates in Val Gardena to earn third career win behind Jansrud.
In an arrangement where Norwegian and Canadian teams work together at speed events, the alliance placed five skiers in the top 10 down the Saslong.
Canadian Jan Hudec finishes second and Bode Miller eighth on a foggy day in Italy.
Erik Guay topped the final training run in Val Gardena followed by teammate Manny Osborne-Paradis in third. American Travis Ganong was fifth.
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