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Under a perfect sky and on a meticulously prepared slope, Switzerland’s Loic Meillard set the pace in the Kranjska Gora World Cup slalom, but the battle remains fierce with razor-thin margins. While top contenders stayed close, late starters seized their chance—Italy’s Stefano Gross and Switzerland’s Ramon Zenhäusern charged into the top 15, proving that smart, aggressive skiing was rewarded. With just 0.88 seconds separating the top eight, the second run promises an intense fight for victory.

Henrik Kristoffersen holds a narrow lead after the first run of the Kranjska Gora Men’s World Cup Giant Slalom, with Marco Odermatt and Joan Verdu in close pursuit. With the top ten separated by just over a second and late starters shaking up the standings, the second run promises an intense showdown. Follow live updates as the race for the podium reaches its thrilling conclusion.

The second World Cup downhill in Kvitfjell promises another fierce battle as Cornelia Hütter looks to secure back-to-back victories. Breezy Johnson, fresh off her first World Cup podium since 2021, aims to carry momentum into another top finish. Emma Aicher, who claimed her first career podium on Friday, will fight to prove she belongs among the best. With only two regular-season downhills left, every point is crucial in the race for the season title and World Cup Finals qualification.

Bridger Gile's breakthrough at the World Champs in Saalbach marked a turning point in his career. With a top-20 finish and renewed confidence, he now sets his sights on the World Cup, determined to build on his momentum.

Cornelia Hütter powered to victory in the Kvitfjell downhill, holding off a stunning late charge from Emma Aicher, who claimed her first career World Cup podium. Breezy Johnson returned to the podium for the first time since 2021, finishing third in a race filled with lead changes and high-speed drama.

The 44th Junior World Alpine Ski Championships competition began today, February 27th, with a unique two-run downhill event. Seven North Americans achieve top 15.

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The Women's World Cup downhill returns to Kvitfjell for only the second time, with a deep field battling for crucial points in the downhill crystal globe race. Federica Brignone leads the standings, but Sofia Goggia, Cornelia Hütter, and top Swiss and Norwegian contenders remain in striking distance. The U.S. squad, led by Lauren Macuga and Breezy Johnson, looks to capitalize on strong performances, while Lindsey Vonn continues her comeback. With just three downhills left before the World Cup Finals, expect high speeds, tight margins, and fierce competition on the Olympiabakken course.

The 2025 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships kicked off in Tarvisio, Italy, with the first official downhill training run and an opening ceremony.

Ski racing demands more than technical skills—it calls for an attitude that embraces risk and shuns regret. I have worked with racers from juniors to World Cuppers and consistently see that those who commit fully, even in the face of uncertainty, avoid the lasting sting of regret that comes from playing it safe.

The World Pro Ski Tour (WPST) is set to host its Tenney Mountain event from March 13-16, 2025, featuring dual super slalom races for men and women with equal prize money. Registration is now open, with a bib name deadline of Feb. 27 and general registration closing March 6. The event will include live streaming, athlete meetings, and prize payouts via ACH, ensuring a competitive and well-organized race weekend.

The Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) headed into the final two days of regular season racing, battling for top spots in slalom. February 21st was the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Invitational, and the series concluded with the 76th Annual RMISA Championships on the 22nd.

The EISA regular season wrapped up on Saturday with the Regional Championships hosted by the University of New Hampshire at Cannon Mountain. Dartmouth raced to another Carnival win.

The United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) held its 6th week of the alpine season in the Midwest, Mideast, Southwest, Southeast, Atlantic Highlands, Allegheny, Northwest, Northern California, and Eastern Conferences from February 7th to 9th.

Mikaela Shiffrin made history with her 100th World Cup victory, but she’s using the milestone to give back. Through "MIK100: Reset the Sport," she’s partnering with Share Winter Foundation to raise $100,000, helping 200 kids learn to ski and snowboard. Shiffrin kick-started the campaign with a $10,000 donation and challenged her sponsors to match. “Winning 100 races is about me, but this is bigger,” she said. “Helping Share Winter bring more kids to the mountain makes this victory truly meaningful.” Fans can support the initiative at sharewinterfoundation.org/mik100.

Mikaela Shiffrin's historic day, achieving 100 World Cup victories and matching the record of the most WC podiums! Zrinka Ljutić 2nd and Paula Moltzan 3rd.

RMISA competed GS in University of Alaska Anchorage Invitational and RMISA Champs. Magdalena Luczak was the standout performance of the two days, achieving back-to-back victories. Her teammates, Jacob Dilling and Louis Gistav Fausa, also secured individual wins. 

Switzerland delivered a statement performance in Crans-Montana, sweeping the podium and further cementing its dominance in downhill skiing. Franjo Von Allmen, the newly crowned World Champion, claimed his first career World Cup downhill victory, holding off Marco Odermatt, who charged late but settled for second. Alexis Monney completed the perfect Swiss 1-2-3, as thousands of home fans waved their flags in celebration. Vincent Kriechmayr led the non-Swiss skiers in fourth, while James Crawford finished sixth as the top North American. With just two more downhills in Kvitfjell before the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, the battle for season-long standings remains intense—though after today, the Swiss now own the top three spots in the rankings.