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  Petra Vlhová hires new coach as former Mikaela Shiffrin rival targets World Cup return

Petra Vlhová hires new coach as former Mikaela Shiffrin rival targets World Cup return

Petra Vlhová has hired Mario Rafetzeder as head coach as the Olympic champion continues her comeback toward a return to World Cup skiing.

By Darka Sefcik Starnova & Matt Garcka | 2026-05-28T18:57:57-06:00 May 22nd, 2026 | Tags: Mario Rafetzeder, newtemp, Petra Vlhova, PetraVlhova, Return from Injury, Slovakia, worldcup | Comments Off on Petra Vlhová hires new coach as former Mikaela Shiffrin rival targets World Cup return

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  How a Ski Simulator Is Keeping Alpine Ski Racing Alive in Eastern Slovakia

How a Ski Simulator Is Keeping Alpine Ski Racing Alive in Eastern Slovakia

What began as one mother’s search for summer ski training in Košice evolved into a year-round hub for alpine racers, adaptive athletes and rehabilitation programs.

By Darka Sefcik Starnova | 2026-05-14T18:35:06-06:00 May 8th, 2026 | Tags: Košice, newtemp, Širillová, Skytech, SkyTechSport, Slovakia | Comments Off on How a Ski Simulator Is Keeping Alpine Ski Racing Alive in Eastern Slovakia

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  Billa Žampa Cup Delivers World Cup Experience to Youth Ski Racing

Billa Žampa Cup Delivers World Cup Experience to Youth Ski Racing

A free, live-broadcast youth ski series is redefining alpine development. The Billa Žampa Cup delivers World Cup-level production, elite inspiration, and unforgettable experiences for the next generation of racers.

By Darka Sefcik Starnova | 2026-01-15T19:18:25-07:00 January 12th, 2026 | Tags: Billa Žampa Cup Delivers World Cup Experience to Youth Ski Racing, newtemp, Slovakia, Žampa | Comments Off on Billa Žampa Cup Delivers World Cup Experience to Youth Ski Racing

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• A long haul to the finish: Eva-Maria Brem wins GS in Jasna

A long haul to the finish: Eva-Maria Brem wins GS in Jasna

Lara Gut overtakes Lindsey Vonn in the overall standings.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-03-07T09:47:30-07:00 March 7th, 2016 | Tags: Eva-Maria Brem, Federica Brignone, giant slalom, GS, Jasna, race, racing, ski, skiing, Slovakia, Viktoria Rebensburg, World Cup | Comments Off on A long haul to the finish: Eva-Maria Brem wins GS in Jasna

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• Shiffrin chased by a bear to win Slovakian slalom

Shiffrin chased by a bear to win Slovakian slalom

Shiffrin wins by more than two seconds, but Hansdotter still secures slalom globe.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-03-06T10:32:21-07:00 March 6th, 2016 | Tags: FIS Alpine, Jasna, Mikaela Shiffrin, race, racing, Resi Stiegler, ski, skiing, slalom, Slovakia, U.S., U.S. Ski Team, US, USSA, Veronika Velez Zuzulova, Wendy Holdener, World Cup | Comments Off on Shiffrin chased by a bear to win Slovakian slalom

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• Jasna giant slalom canceled due to excessive wind

Jasna giant slalom canceled due to excessive wind

Nature proves too strong for the World Cup yet again.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-03-05T07:57:41-07:00 March 5th, 2016 | Tags: canceled, giant slalom, Jasna, race, racing, ski, skiing, slalom, Slovakia | Comments Off on Jasna giant slalom canceled due to excessive wind

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• Zuzulova lights up the night with double win in Flachau

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.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-01-16T13:15:16-07:00 January 15th, 2016 | Tags: Austria, FIS Alpine World Cup, Flachau, Frida Hansdotter, night slalom, Petra Vlhova, race, racing, Resi Stiegler, ski, skiing, slalom, Slovakia, U.S. Ski Team, US Ski Team, Veronika Velez Zuzulova, World Cup | Comments Off on Zuzulova lights up the night with double win in Flachau

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• ANC titles awarded at Coronet Peak

ANC titles awarded at Coronet Peak

Season finale proves exciting as Continental Cup racing concludes in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Higgins | 2015-09-05T18:14:10-06:00 September 4th, 2015 | Tags: 2015, Audi, Austria, Dartmouth, Denver, FIS, giant slalom, gold, GS, medal, NCAA, Norway, race, racing, ski, skiing, SL, slalom, Slovakia, team, U.S., U.S. Ski Team, USSA, Utah, World, World Cup | Comments Off on ANC titles awarded at Coronet Peak

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• Austria, Slovakia claim slalom gold at Winter Games NZ

Austria, Slovakia claim slalom gold at Winter Games NZ

Paula Moltzan and Erik Read finish just off the podium in fourth.

By SR Staff Report | 2015-08-29T07:23:05-06:00 August 29th, 2015 | Tags: Austria, Erik Read, New Zealand, NZ, Paula Moltzan, slalom, Slovakia, Winter Games | Comments Off on Austria, Slovakia claim slalom gold at Winter Games NZ

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Canadians send 13 to Junior World Championships in Slovakia

Of the 13 selected athletes, 10 are members of Alpine Canada’s development team and four have had World Cup starts this season.

By SR Staff Report | 2014-02-27T13:22:56-07:00 February 24th, 2014 | Tags: Championship, FIS, Jasna, Junior, Slovakia, World | Comments Off on Canadians send 13 to Junior World Championships in Slovakia

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Alpine skiers set to represent U.S. at Junior World Championships in Slovakia

Headlining the U.S. team of 16 athletes is Katie Ryan who just secured her second straight NorAm downhill title.

By SR Staff Report | 2014-02-23T21:20:09-07:00 February 18th, 2014 | Tags: Championships, FIS, Jasna Resort, Junior, NorAm, Patrick Riml, roster, Slovakia, U.S. Ski Team, World | Comments Off on Alpine skiers set to represent U.S. at Junior World Championships in Slovakia

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New Mexico’s Rasanen wins World University Games slalom

2013 NCAA slalom champion repeats the feat in Italy.

By C.J. Feehan | 2014-09-29T00:31:47-06:00 December 24th, 2013 | Tags: Brooke Wales, Czech Republic, Europa Cup, Finland, Fredrik Landstedt, giant slalom, GS, Hig Roberts, Italy, Jessica Honkonen, Joonas Rasanen, Krystof Kryzl, Lauren Samuels, Middlebury College, NCAA, NCAA championships, Norway, Olympics, Pozza di Fassa, ski race, SL, slalom, slalom champion, Slovakia, Team USA, Thea Grosvold, Trentino, University of Colorado, University of New Mexico, University of Utah, World Cup, World University Games | Comments Off on New Mexico’s Rasanen wins World University Games slalom

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No ACL, no problem?

Veronika Velez Zuzulova will forgo knee surgery and take a stab at the season.

By Geoff Mintz | 2013-10-24T14:16:42-06:00 October 18th, 2013 | Tags: Roman Velez, Slovakia, Veronika Velez Zuzulova | Comments Off on No ACL, no problem?

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