Vincent Kriechmayr wins the World Cup downhill in Courchevel to end Austria’s 23-race drought, while Marco Odermatt secures the downhill crystal globe and his fifth straight overall title.
With only a limited number of races completed and Olympic selection looming, the World Cup super-G entered the Christmas break under mounting pressure. From breakout performances and emotional podiums to depleted fields and tightening calendars, both the women’s and men’s disciplines are already taking shape in an Olympic season.
Marco Odermatt opened the Olympic season with a powerful win at the Copper Mountain super-G, highlighted by six late-bib scorers and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s emotional World Cup return.
The Saalbach-Hinterglemm World Championships have ignited passion among Austrian athletes and fans, blending history, home-snow advantage, and fierce competition. With roaring crowds of up to 22,500 fueling their performances, Austria’s top racers have delivered standout moments, from Stephanie Venier’s golden super-G run to Vincent Kriechmayr’s inspiring comeback. While injuries sidelined key athletes, the team continues to fight for podiums, and the next generation watches closely, inspired by their heroes on Zwölferkogel’s demanding slopes.
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.
The first-ever Men's Team Combined World Championship title is on the line in Saalbach, where skiers battled shifting fog and challenging conditions in the downhill. Switzerland’s Alexis Monney set the fastest time, giving teammate Tanguy Nef a slight edge heading into the slalom. Franjo Von Allmen of Switzerland 1 finished just 0.02 seconds behind, setting up a showdown with Loïc Meillard. Italy’s Dominik Paris left Alex Vinatzer with 0.46 seconds to make up, while Austria’s Daniel Hemetsberger gave Fabio Gstrein a 0.95-second deficit. Norway’s Timon Haugan and France’s Clément Noël will need to charge hard, with 1.05 and 1.15 seconds to erase, respectively. With the start order reversed from the downhill, the race will come down to execution under pressure. Every turn matters, and the fight for gold is about to begin.
Von Allmen seized his moment, proving that the next generation of Swiss downhill racers is ready to dominate. With fearless precision and relentless aggression, he attacked every section of the Schneekristall/Zwölfer course, pushing to the absolute limit. As he crossed the line in first, the Swiss fans erupted, celebrating yet another World Championship gold. Even the Austrian crowd, despite their heartbreak, acknowledged the brilliance of his run—a performance that cemented Switzerland’s grip on the speed events and left no doubt that Von Allmen is a force to be reckoned with.
Two of the top three Super-G skiers, including a rising Norwegian star, will miss this weekend’s Hahnenkamm Super-G in Kitzbühel. Injuries from last week’s downhill in Wengen have shaken up the field, leaving a golden opportunity for others to climb the standings.
Vincent Kriechmayr, Austria's top speed skier, strained his medial ligament in a high-speed crash at Wengen's Lauberhorn downhill. With Kitzbühel ruled out, his participation in the Saalbach World Championships hangs in the balance.
Franjo Von Allmen, a 23-year-old Swiss rising star, earned his first World Cup victory in the Wengen Super-G. With a near-flawless run on the iconic Lauberhorn, he thrilled the home crowd and showcased his potential among ski racing’s elite.
After the serious injuries endured in Stelvio this season, athletes tell their opinions on the World Cup race. Also, despite the crashes, several racers expressed enthusiasm and curiosity about the track for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Norweigian Fredrik Moeller earns his first World Cup victory on the challenging Stelvio super-G track. Vincent Kriechmayr finished 2nd and Alexis Monney in 3rd.
High Stakes at Birds of Prey Downhill The Stifel Birds of Prey Downhill unfolded under
The 2024 Alpine World Cup super-G season has been a rollercoaster of exhilarating races and intense competition. The battle for the super-G title continues for the March 22nd finals in Saalbach, Austria.
A day of milestones at the World Cup super-G in Kvitfjell, Norway. In the final super-G of the 2024 season before WC finals, Kriechmayr won, Jeffrey Read 2nd, Odermatt and Paris 3rd.
Get ready for the thrilling conclusion of the Men’s World Cup super-G season as we head to Kvitfjell, Norway, on Sunday, February 18th. With just one race left before the top 25 are determined for the finals in Saalbach, Austria, tension is high among the competitors.
Gear up for an electrifying showdown in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, as the men's Kandahar World Cup super-G takes center stage on Saturday, January 27th.
Gear up for an electrifying showdown in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, as the men's Kandahar World Cup super-G takes center stage on Saturday, January 27th.
Wegen GEPA pictures/ Mario Buehner-Weinrauch Who is racing, when, and how to watch the Friday,
After a heart-pounding day of downhill racing, the men are transitioning into super-G at the Bormio World Cup event.
Race Preview: The men take on the Stelvio World Cup course in Bormio, Italy. They will race downhill and a super-G on December 28th and 29th.
The World Cup Zermatt-Cervinia downhill course is debuting this weekend on November 11th and 12th! Can Aleksander Aamodt Kilde remain on top?
Austrians carry a deep roster of 107 athletes from the national team down to the C squad.
Kilde takes over lead in discipline standings heading into finals as Weibrecht jumps to fifth.
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