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.
As Mikaela Shiffrin arrives in Cortina d’Ampezzo for the Olympic Games, the most decorated skier in history isn’t focused on medals or legacy. Instead, she’s embracing the work, the pressure, and the privilege of continuing a journey defined by gratitude, resilience, and relentless attention to detail.
The 44th Junior World Alpine Ski Championships (JWSC) continued with exciting super-G races, a Team Combined, and a Team Parallel event. The USA succeeded in back-to-back bronze medals.
The Men’s Team Combined debuts at Saalbach 2025, introducing a fresh test of speed and technical skill in Alpine skiing. This new event pairs downhill and slalom specialists, with their combined times determining the winner. As athletes and fans experience the format for the first time, its success could shape the future of multi-discipline competition at the sport’s highest level.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson of the Stifel US Ski Team win in the debut Team Combined at the 2025 World Championships.
Lauren Macuga of the Stifel US Ski Team wins the downhill, setting her team for a U.S. gold in the first Team Combined.
The Women's Team Combined makes its World Championships debut on Feb. 9 in Saalbach, introducing a format that pairs a downhill skier and a slalom skier from each nation, with their combined time determining the winner. This event, set to feature at the 2026 Olympics, replaces the Mixed Team Parallel and aims to boost TV viewership. While its World Cup future remains uncertain, this week’s competition will test its appeal and competitiveness. The downhill starts at 4:00 a.m. Eastern, followed by slalom at 7:15 a.m. Eastern, with live coverage on Ski and Snowboard Live in the U.S. and CBC Sports in Canada.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most successful ski racer in history, has made the tough decision to skip giant slalom at the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, citing the need for more time to recover from injury. However, she will compete in the team combined event alongside newly crowned downhill World Champion Breezy Johnson, embracing the opportunity to race with her longtime friend. Shiffrin remains committed to slalom and continues working toward her full return.
Mikaela Shiffrin has opted out of the team combined event at the Alpine skiing world championships to focus on her preparation for the giant slalom and slalom. As she continues her comeback from injury, Shiffrin is prioritizing training to regain peak form. Her decision means she won’t team up with Lindsey Vonn, but she remains focused on competing at her highest level in her signature events.
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