North America’s top men’s giant slalom skiers faced setbacks in 2025, but River Radamus led the charge with another top-15 season, while Erik Read, Patrick Kenney, and Bridger Gile added depth behind him. George Steffey returns after a year of recovery, aiming to rejoin the fight for Olympic selection in 2026.
Tommy Ford, the last American male to win a World Cup giant slalom, has suffered a tibial head fracture in his right leg during training at Adelboden's Chuenisbärgli race venue. This injury, which required surgery in Vail, Colorado, has prematurely ended his 2024-25 World Cup season1. Ford, who has a complex history with Adelboden, including a severe crash in 2021, expressed disappointment but gratitude in an Instagram post1. This setback halts Ford's hopes of competing in his sixth World Championship and continues his challenging relationship with the Swiss venue.
Marco Odermatt thrills his hometown crowd with a stellar second run that secured his 4th victory in Adelboden. Loïc Meillard 2nd and Luca De Aliprandini 3rd. River Radamus was the top North American, concluding the day in 10th place.
Loïc Meillard Takes Charge After Initial Adelboden GS Run. Henrik Kristoffersen in 2nd and Marco Odermatt in 3rd. Three Swiss men in the top 5. Tommy Ford is the top North American heading into second run!
Beaver Creek Men’s World Cup GS: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch. The Birds of Prey Giant Slalom (GS) returns to Beaver Creek for the first time since Dec. 8, 2019.
With new coaches, new confidence and more GS training, America’s downhillers are ready to race. It’s been a while since American men have put on a decent show on home snow. This weekend, they hope to change that on the famed Birds of Prey course at Beaver Creek, Colorado. “The first time I was on Birds of Prey was 2011,” says Ryan Cochran-Siegle. “We’ve had success intermittently, but it would be nice to put forth a stronger effort this season.”
The U.S. veteran Tommy Ford, is making a point not to force anything as he approaches the site of his most triumphant day on skis at the Beaver Creek World Cup.
Tommy Ford and River Radamus Sölden press conference, GEPA pictures The Stifel US Men's Alpine
To mark the 30th episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast’s summer series, Alan and Matt welcomed Stifel US Ski Team giant slalom athlete to the show, Tommy Ford.
Get ready for the thrill of the Tuesday, January 23rd Night Giant Slalom in Schladming, Austria – a historic event that rivals even the renowned Kitzbühel race. The Schladming night slalom attracted massive crowds in the past before the completion of the impressive finish stadium in 2013. With around 48,000 attendees annually, the village transforms into a giant party.
Austrian superstar claims race win and season globe in Aspen.
Frenchman surpasses Jean-Claude Killy for winningest French skier.
Austrian claims first GS win of the season on legendary track.
Americans sweep the discipline titles and take five of six World Cup spots for next season.
Despite late Austrian charge, Frenchman holds on for fourth GS win in a row.
Kristoffersen takes first ever Norwegian podium as Ligety lands in fourth.
Americans mark historic day as Ligety and Weibrecht both reach the podium.
Chased by a trio of Attacking Vikings, American bests deep field for second victory in as many days.
American leaps from 14th after opening run to best World Cup regulars.
Two women, six men set to start at the World Cup opener.
Neureuther and Raich round out the podium, Ligety takes fourth.
Swiss World Cup athletes hunt for low point results in Canada.
Canadian Ford Swette and Norwegian Henrik Roea win giant slalom races to close out the series.
Free of the steel rod in his leg from an injury suffered in 2013, Ford hopes to jump back into some races this coming winter.
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