Tanguy Nef is carving his own path to Olympic contention, blending Ivy League academics with World Cup success. The 28-year-old Swiss slalom skier, now ranked among the world’s top ten, reflects on his unique journey through the NCAA system, his breakthrough season, and what it means to chase the Olympic dream.
Loïc Meillard leads the final slalom of the World Cup regular season in Hafjell after a dominant first run. With Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Fabio Gstrein close behind, the battle for the podium is set to intensify. Seven high-bib skiers broke into the top 30, while North Americans Ben Ritchie and Jett Seymour secured second runs. With season rankings and World Cup Finals spots on the line, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion.
Under a perfect sky and on a meticulously prepared slope, Switzerland’s Loic Meillard set the pace in the Kranjska Gora World Cup slalom, but the battle remains fierce with razor-thin margins. While top contenders stayed close, late starters seized their chance—Italy’s Stefano Gross and Switzerland’s Ramon Zenhäusern charged into the top 15, proving that smart, aggressive skiing was rewarded. With just 0.88 seconds separating the top eight, the second run promises an intense fight for victory.
Switzerland Sweeps Men’s Team Combined at Saalbach, USA 1 Just Misses Podium Switzerland dominated the first-ever Men’s Team Combined at the Saalbach World Championships, sweeping the podium in a historic finish. Loïc Meillard’s clutch slalom run secured gold for Switzerland 1, while Tanguy Nef’s strong performance locked in silver for Switzerland 2. Switzerland 4 completed the sweep with bronze, holding off USA 1’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Benjamin Ritchie, who finished just 0.69 seconds off gold in fourth. The race came down to the slalom, where technical precision determined the winners in a thrilling debut for this new event.
Dartmouth and UVM athletes fill up EISA podiums in New Hampshire, joined by solitary St. Michael's athlete.
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