Mikaela Shiffrin Wins the Stifel World Cup Finals Slalom and Zrinka Ljutić Captures Globe
Exciting final slalom! Zrinka Ljutić clinches the discipline globe and Mikaela Shiffrin achieves her 101st World Cup victory. Read more from the big day!
Rast Leads Swiss 1-2 in Saalbach Slalom, Shiffrin Fifth, Austria Claims Bronze
Camille Rast led a Swiss 1-2 finish in Saalbach, claiming gold ahead of Wendy Holdener, while Austria’s Katharina Liensberger secured bronze to the delight of the home crowd. Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Paula Moltzan delivered a strong performance to finish fourth, with Mikaela Shiffrin rounding out the top five in a race packed with dramatic lead changes and high-intensity action.
Camille Rast Leads Saalbach Slalom as Shiffrin Battles for Gold
Switzerland’s Camille Rast set the tone in Saalbach with a commanding first run, carving through the quick-tempo course with aggressive transitions and powerful focus. She claimed the leader’s chair with a 0.58-second advantage over Austria’s Katharina Liensberger, while Mikaela Shiffrin, making her World Championship return, landed in third, 0.72 back. The demanding course took its toll, knocking out a third of the first 30 starters, including defending champion Laurence St-Germain. With a wide time spread and opportunities for higher bibs to break into the top 30, the stage is set for a dramatic second run.
“I am living the dream” Ljutíc Victorious in Courchevel, Shiffrin’s Remarkable Return to Top 10
Zrinka Ljutíc dominates the Courchevel night slalom. Sara Hector achieves 2nd, Lena Dürr in 3rd. Mikaela Shiffrin returns with a top 10!
Zrinka Ljutić Wins the First Run at Courchevel Night Slalom, Shiffrin Returns Strong
Zrinka Ljutić leads after the first run in the Courchevel night slalom. Wendy Holdener in 2nd, Katharina Liensberger in 3rd. Mikaela Shiffrin returns and achieves a strong, aggressive run. Shiffrin heads into the second run in 5th.
Camille Rast Wins Flachau Slalom as Liensberger Falls Short
Camille Rast claimed a stunning victory at the Flachau Night Slalom, rising seven positions from her first run to secure her second career win. The Swiss skier held off teammate Wendy Holdener, who finished 0.26 seconds back in second, and Sweden’s Sara Hector in third. Katharina Liensberger, the fastest from the first run, couldn’t deliver under immense pressure, finishing fourth to the disappointment of the Austrian crowd. With the win, Rast reclaimed the lead in the slalom standings, making it a night to remember for Switzerland.
Camille Rast Wins For the First Time at Stifel Killington Cup, with Swenn-Larsson and Holdener Tying for Runner-Up Spot
Camille Rast wins her first victory at the Stifel Killington Cup. Anna Swenn-Larsson and Wendy Holdener tie for 2nd place.
First World Cup Podium for Camille Rast
Camille Rast celebrates a premiere at the first women's World Cup race in Gurgl: The 25-year-old Swiss athlete finished third in the Slalom on Saturday, taking to the podium for the first time in the World Cup. Previously, her best World Cup results have been three fourth place finishes in the Slalom. On Sunday, third place in the men's Slalom in Gurgl went to HEAD Worldcup Rebel Atle Lie McGrath.
Gürgl Highlights: Shiffrin’s 99th Win, Colturi and Rast Celebrate First Podiums
Milestones were celebrated in Gürgl as Shiffrin achieved her 99th win, and Camille Rast and Lara Colturi debuted on the podium.
Weirather Fights for Victory in Crans Montana Super-G
Olympic medalists carry momentum onto the World Cup circuit.
Swiss Ski Federation names 2017-18 national team
After a successful World Cup season, the Swiss prepare for the Olympic Games.
Third consecutive World slalom title for Shiffrin in St. Moritz
94 athletes from 52 countries took to the Suvretta slope in St. Moritz for the women’s World Championship slalom.
Holdener and Gisin treat home crowd to stunning alpine combined performances
Austria's Michaela Kirchgasser repeats her performance from 2015.
Shiffrin back on top in Maribor slalom
Slovenian downhiller Ilka Stuhec shows she could be an overall contender.
Shiffrin completes Semmering hat trick with slalom win
American wins final three races of 2016 as the World Cup moves on to 2017.
Shiffrin smokes the competition in Sestriere slalom
Slalom field still tries to catch the speedy American.
Shiffrin chased by a bear to win Slovakian slalom
Shiffrin wins by more than two seconds, but Hansdotter still secures slalom globe.
Stockholm swoons over World Cup skiers in dual slalom
Marcel Hirscher and Wendy Holdener dominate in Sweden's city event.
Hats off to Hansdotter
Swede takes the top step in Lienz, making it five podium finishes in a row.
Pinturault addresses Right to Play advocates at annual event
Defago, Weirather, Theaux, Holdener, Innerhofer and more come together in Verbier for a charitable cause.
Swiss make 2015-16 alpine team selections
Gino Caviezel leaps from the B Team to the top-ranking of national team status.
Switzerland wins team event at World Cup Finals
Only seven nations opt to participate in Friday's team race.
Fenninger shows surprise slalom form to win Bankso combined
Slalom skiers Maze and Zettel must settle for second and third, respectively.
Shiffrin’s back with big win in Kuehtai slalom
Technical specialist becomes winningest U.S. slalom skier with 10th victory.
