Petra Vlhová hires new coach as former Mikaela Shiffrin rival targets World Cup return
Petra Vlhová has hired Mario Rafetzeder as head coach as the Olympic champion continues her comeback toward a return to World Cup skiing.
Petra Vlhová has hired Mario Rafetzeder as head coach as the Olympic champion continues her comeback toward a return to World Cup skiing.
Elena Curtoni thrilled the home crowd in Val di Fassa with a commanding victory in Sunday’s Women’s Super-G. In a tightly contested race where just 0.34 seconds separated the top five, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie secured second while Italy’s Asja Zenere surged from bib 33 to claim her first Super-G World Cup podium.
Sofia Goggia delivered a commanding performance in Soldeu, winning the Aliga Super-G ahead of Emma Aicher and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie while strengthening her lead in the discipline standings.
Emma Aicher delivered a commanding performance to win the Aliga Women’s Super G in Soldeu, charging from bib 12 to victory by .88 seconds. With Alice Robinson and Corinne Suter joining her on the podium, the Super G standings battle continues to tighten heading into the next race.
Franjo von Allmen thrilled the home crowd with a dominant downhill victory on the legendary Nationale piste in Crans-Montana, edging Dominik Paris and Ryan Cochran-Siegle in a full-throttle final race before the Olympic Games. With momentum building across the Swiss, Italian, and North American teams, the men now turn their focus to Bormio as Olympic downhill training begins.
Malorie Blanc thrilled the Swiss crowd with a breakthrough Super-G victory in Crans-Montana, while Breezy Johnson delivered a massive first career Super-G podium for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.
Lindsey Vonn was injured in a violent crash as the women’s World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana was canceled after multiple early accidents and worsening visibility.
Giovanni Franzoni claims his first World Cup downhill victory on the Streif in Kitzbühel as Marco Odermatt reaches a historic 100th career podium.
Emma Aicher mastered the fog in Tarvisio to claim Super G victory, while Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium, Keely Cashman delivered a breakthrough performance, and Sofia Goggia seized the red leader bib in a dramatic World Cup showdown.
Marco Odermatt dominated a shortened Lauberhorn downhill to earn his fourth straight Wengen DH victory as Swiss power ruled again.
Nicol Delago delivered a historic first World Cup victory in front of a home crowd in Tarvisio, mastering foggy conditions in a race loaded with Olympic qualification pressure. With Lindsey Vonn and Kira Weidle-Winkelmann completing a dramatic podium, the fifth downhill of the season produced powerful performances, emotional comebacks, and major implications on the road to the Olympic Games.
Lindsey Vonn dominates the Zauchensee Downhill, showcasing unmatched precision, speed, and control. With two Americans on the podium and strong performances across Europe, the women’s speed circuit delivered excitement, teamwork, and emerging talent.
Sofia Goggia claimed her eighth World Cup super-G victory in Val d’Isère as Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium in third. Alice Robinson finished second and retained the season discipline lead.
Franjo von Allmen edged Marco Odermatt to win the Saslong Classic downhill as Switzerland swept the top two spots again and Italy earned its third podium in three days on home snow.
Cornelia Huetter of Austria dominated the Val d’Isère downhill, taking the win with a near two-second advantage. Kira Weidle Winkelmann and Lindsey Vonn completed the podium while North Americans showed depth with strong top 30 performances, including Breezy Johnson in seventh and Valérie Grenier 23rd.
Jan Zabystran shocked the alpine world with a historic super-G victory in Val Gardena, earning the first men’s World Cup win for the Czech Republic and denying Marco Odermatt late on the Saslong.
Marco Odermatt claimed his 50th career World Cup victory and fifth win of the season in Thursday’s Val Gardena sprint downhill. Switzerland went 1–2, while Italy thrilled the home crowd by placing four skiers inside the top 10 amid fog delays, dramatic crashes, and standout high-bib performances.
Alice Robinson claimed her first-ever Super-G World Cup victory in St. Moritz with a fearless, attacking run, holding off Romane Miradoli and Sofia Goggia in a tight battle. The day also saw strong performances from the U.S. team, including first Super-G points for Haley Cutler and Mary Bocock. A thrilling race on a challenging course rewarded bravery, precision, and speed.
Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium in St. Moritz, finishing second in the women’s World Cup downhill, while Germany’s Emma Aicher stole the spotlight with a breakout performance. The U.S. team showed depth and momentum, and with key names absent, tomorrow’s Super-G promises more high-speed excitement.
Lindsey Vonn opened the 2026 Olympic World Cup season with a historic downhill victory in St. Moritz, delivering a dominant performance that rewrote the record books and showcased the depth of the U.S. women’s speed team.
Canadian rookie Kendra Giesbrecht makes her World Cup debut with grit, confidence, and a steady rise shaped by years of hard work and trust in her team. Her first weekend on the circuit shows she’s a rising force in Canada’s GS pipeline.
Swiss skier Michelle Gisin suffered injuries to her right wrist, left knee, and cervical spine after a crash during the second downhill training in St. Moritz. She has been transferred to Zurich for cervical spine surgery and is able to move her arms and legs normally.
Marco Odermatt dominated the opening downhill at Beaver Creek, while Ryan Cochran-Siegle thrilled the home crowd with a second-place finish. Norway’s Adrian Smiseth Sejersted rounded out the podium, and North American athletes showed strong performances as the stage is set for an exciting Super-G tomorrow.
Paco Rassat stormed from bib 21 to win his first World Cup in a chaotic Gurgl men’s slalom, with Armand Marchant earning his debut podium and Atle Lie McGrath in third. Relive the second-run drama, the surprise podium, and the big movers in our full race report.