Marc Girardelli, born on July 18, 1963, in Lustenau, Austria, defied the odds to become one of the greatest alpine ski racers ever. Although he grew up in a relatively flat town, Lustenau lies within sight of the Vorarlberg Alps. Girardelli's passion and determination fueled his rise to the pinnacle of the sport. His career is a unique story marked by resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
GEPA pictures/ Mathias Mandl James “Jack” Crawford once scored a game-winning goal assisted by National
In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, Stifel U.S. Ski Team member Sam Morse sheds light on the influence of past success on his mindset approaching the Val Gardena/Gröden series. “Success on a track means you've definitely figured out a few sections, dialed in the race line and your plan,” Morse shares. This familiarity instills a sense of confidence that lets him push the limits, a stark contrast to approaching a track where success has been elusive.
Idependent SYNC Team athlete Simon Fournier is entering his next chapter as a ski racer in new situation, with a university degree in hand. Notably, he kicked off the 2023-24 season with a victory in the Beaver Creek, Birds of Prey NorAm giant slalom.
It’s a serious step to add downhill to one’s repertoire. Still, for Radamus, who lives in nearby Edwards and grew up racing with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, it seemed only appropriate for the World Cup’s one-stop at his home hill to be the place for his inaugural downhill race. However, with both downhill races canceled at Beaver Creek due to the weekend's inclement weather, River Radamus’ World Cup downhill debut will have to wait.
Luke Winters leads the Stifel US Ski Team's men's slalom program, boasting the most experience and achievements among its current members. Over the past three seasons, Winters, alongside his close friends and teammates Jett Seymour and Ben Ritchie, has formed the core of the men's slalom team.
When asked if Ford is back to feeling like his old self before the horrific crash in January 2021 that knocked him out and left him with torn ligaments in his knee, wrist and a broken leg, Tommy Ford responds with a definitive “no.”
Capturing his first World Cup victory last February at age 21 and his first full season at the sport's highest level, Alexander “Sander” Steen Olsen became the latest Norwegian “wonder kid.
The drama and missed medal left Manuel Feller scarred and struggling to cope with the 2023 World Championships.
Like all ski racers, Benjamin Ritchie has always relished going fast. However, what he’s always loved most about the sport is making turns.
Lila Lapanja Photo: GEPA pictures/ Harald Steiner As the 2024 season approaches, national teams are
Marco Schwarz Photo: GEPA pictures/ Johannes Friedl Marco Schwarz has had a tight schedule recently,
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Featured Photo Courtesy GEPA Fun with racing and veteran’s inspiration contributed to Aspen downhiller’s comeback
Alpine Ski RacerOlympianWorld Champion 2023Full-time Student So reads the Instagram profile of Laurence St-Germain. The
Jett Seymour Chamonix: GEPA photos Jett Seymour is not one to let an opportunity escape
USSS 2023 Rookie Camp: photo Mike Dawson The three women joining the Stifel U.S. Alpine
Jacqueline Wiles Altenmarkt-Zauchensee 2017: Photo GEPA Jackie Wiles joined the U.S. Women’s Speed Team during
It could have been the end of her career if it wasn’t for last year,
Press Release provided by Green Mountain Valley School AJ Ginnis (GRE), Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR), Alex
Henrik Kristoffersen, Lucas Braathen, Ramon Zenhaeusern: GEPA Photos The average age of the six 2023
Lara Gut-Behrami Méribel super-G: GEPA Photos For the second time in three seasons, Switzerland's 31-year-old
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Aspen: GEPA Photos For the second consecutive season, Norway's 30-year-old Aleksander Aamodt
Sofia Goggia: GEPA Photos During the 2022-23 season, Italy's 30-year-old Sofia Goggia once again revealed
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