Robinson Takes Tremblant GS as Canada’s Grenier Celebrates Podium
Robinson dominated the Tremblant GS, Ljutic returned to form, and Grenier delivered a home-snow podium.
Robinson dominated the Tremblant GS, Ljutic returned to form, and Grenier delivered a home-snow podium.
Exciting final slalom! Zrinka Ljutić clinches the discipline globe and Mikaela Shiffrin achieves her 101st World Cup victory. Read more from the big day!
Mikaela Shiffrin of the Stifel US Ski Team dominates first run of the Stifel World Cup Finals slalom. Dürr in second and Holdener in 3rd. Globe still on the line!
Two slalom globes, decades of history, and one final day to decide it all—Thursday’s Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals promise thrilling, all-out battles on Greyhawk. With slalom legends of the past echoing through the venue and both men’s and women’s titles still up for grabs, the drama will go gate by gate to the finish. Get the full preview: start times, title contenders, course setters, and North Americans chasing glory.
Lara Gut-Behrami made history with a powerful win at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, while Italy’s Federica Brignone clinched the women’s giant slalom globe with a fearless second run. All three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes finished inside the top 15 and scored World Cup points on home snow.
A fierce course, major crashes, and a globe still hanging in the balance. The first run of the women’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals delivered drama from the start — and the title fight is far from over.
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, will bring together the top 25 skiers in downhill and super G for a final showdown. Italy’s Federica Brignone leads both disciplines, with Cornelia Huetter and Sofia Goggia chasing in downhill, while Lara Gut-Behrami remains in contention for the super G title. With only a handful of points separating the leaders, the race for the crystal globes promises high-stakes drama as the fastest women in the world push their limits one last time this season. Click on the images to see which athletes have qualified for the Women's World Cup Finals in downhill and super G, as the world's fastest skiers prepare for a thrilling showdown in Sun Valley!
The 2025 Women’s World Cup Finals field is set, with the top 25 skiers in slalom and giant slalom earning their spots in Sun Valley, Idaho. Zrinka Ljutić and Alice Robinson lead the standings, but they'll face tough competition from some of the sport’s biggest names. Which countries qualified the most skiers? How many North Americans made the cut? Find out the full list of finalists and key takeaways as the season heads toward its thrilling conclusion! Click to see who’s in!
Austria dominated the final regular-season slalom in Åre, with Katharina Truppe securing her first-ever World Cup victory and teammate Katharina Liensberger finishing second in a statement performance. Mikaela Shiffrin rounded out the podium in third, while Paula Moltzan placed sixth, giving the Stifel U.S. Ski Team two top-six finishes. With the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley up next, the stage is set for an intense battle for the season title.
Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a dominant performance in the first run of the World Cup slalom in Åre, Sweden, posting a leading time of 51.27 seconds. Germany's Lena Dürr followed closely, trailing by 0.43 seconds, while Sweden's Sara Hector delighted the home crowd by securing third place, just 0.48 seconds behind Shiffrin. This strong showing positions Shiffrin favorably as she aims for her seventh slalom victory at this Swedish resort.
Mikaela Shiffrin returns to one of her strongest venues as the World Cup slalom season nears its climax in Åre, Sweden. With just two races left, the battle for the crystal globe is heating up, while skiers on the bubble face their last chance to qualify for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley. Åre’s legendary slalom hill has tested the best for decades, and with podium contenders from multiple nations in the mix, high-stakes drama is guaranteed on March 9.
Federica Brignone dominated the Åre giant slalom, securing her 17th career and fifth season win by 1.36 seconds. Alice Robinson took second, keeping her season lead, while 18-year-old Lara Colturi claimed her second career podium. North Americans shined, with Valérie Grenier finishing fifth, Paula Moltzan sixth, and Nina O’Brien charging 18 spots to 11th with the second-fastest second run.
Federica Brignone set the pace in the first run of the World Cup giant slalom in Åre, leading a tight battle with Sofia Goggia and Thea Louise Stjernesund. With warm conditions and a shortened course, eight racers finished within a second of the lead, setting up a thrilling second run. Mikaela Shiffrin, still searching for her best giant slalom form since returning from injury, failed to finish, missing another chance to regain confidence in the discipline.
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.
The Saalbach 2025 Women’s Slalom promises a thrilling battle on the Ulli Maier course. Mikaela Shiffrin returns to individual World Championship racing, while Zrinka Ljutić leads the season’s top contenders. With a deep field and gold on the line, this race will be one to watch.
Zrinka Ljutíc dominates the Courchevel night slalom. Sara Hector achieves 2nd, Lena Dürr in 3rd. Mikaela Shiffrin returns with a top 10!
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.
With Germany’s Lena Dürr leading the race, all eyes turned to 20-year-old Croatia’s Zrinka Ljutic, the fastest skier from the first run, to decide the winner. Benefiting from her father setting the first run course, Ljutic entered the second run with a 0.51-second advantage over Dürr. Despite Dürr’s impressive second run, which included a significant mistake, Ljutic extended her lead to 1.75 seconds, clinching her first World Cup victory. The win was historic, marking the first time in 22 years that a Croatian woman claimed a World Cup victory, following in the footsteps of skiing legend Janica Kostelić. Ljutic, who had previously earned three slalom podiums, finally stood atop the podium in a breakthrough moment for her career.
Zrinka Ljutic holds a commanding lead after the first run of the Semmering slalom, with Germany’s Lena Dürr and Switzerland’s Camille Rast in pursuit. North Americans Amelia Smart and AJ Hurt aim to climb the ranks in an exciting afternoon finale.
In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing Podcast, Matt and Alan spoke with last season's FIS Rising Star, tech specialist Zrinka Ljutić.
Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 95th World Cup in the Jasná slalom. She is simply the best and has now accumulated 630 World Cup Slalom points this season. Now that Vlhová is out for the rest of the season, her lead over the next-best active skier is 228 points. It is her fifth slalom victory of the season. The woman has a fantastic feeling for winning; today, she used her first run advantage to perfection.
In the absence of her Slovakian rival Petra Vlhová, the stage was set for Mikaela Shiffrin to showcase her unparalleled prowess in women's slalom. As the first run unfolded, Shiffrin's dominance became evident, leaving a significant gap between her and the competition. The absence of Vlhová, coupled with Shiffrin's exceptional skills, promises an intriguing narrative for the day's race