RMISA Giant Slalom Results: Aspen GS Recap, Jan. 14–15
Two days of RMISA giant slalom racing in Aspen produced four competitive races, with Utah, Colorado, and Denver sharing wins and podiums.
Two days of RMISA giant slalom racing in Aspen produced four competitive races, with Utah, Colorado, and Denver sharing wins and podiums.
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Noa Szőllős made history as the first Israeli woman to score World Cup points in alpine skiing. At just 21, the slalom specialist is proving she belongs on the world stage, combining mental resilience, technical skill, and growing confidence as she eyes the Olympics and more Europa Cup and World Cup success.
The 2026 EISA collegiate ski season kicks off January 16 at Sugarloaf Mountain, featuring 13 teams and a host of athletes ready to make their mark. From Dartmouth’s dominant squad to rising stars across the league, this season promises thrilling races and standout performances.
The Women’s Nor-Am circuit delivered high-level racing across Quebec, with Giant Slalom battles at Mont-Tremblant followed by a historic slalom debut at Mont-Saint-Sauveur. With World Cup points, Olympic quotas, and international rankings at stake, the events drew a deep global field and highlighted the Nor-Am’s role as a key pathway to the World Cup.
Camille Rast secures her first World Cup victory in Kranjska Gora, with Julia Scheib and Paula Moltzan rounding out a thrilling podium. Standout second runs from Sofia Goggia, Sara Hector, and Elisabeth Bocock, along with strong performances from North American skiers, made for a race full of tactical brilliance and attacking skiing.
Due to snow conditions at Eldora, the RMISA has moved the giant slalom races for the Denver and Colorado Invitationals to Aspen Highlands. Slalom events will still take place at Loveland Ski Area, kicking off the 2026 collegiate alpine season.
Julia Scheib dominated the Women’s Giant Slalom at Semmering, claiming victory with a masterful second run, while Camille Rast and Sara Hector rounded out the podium. Standout performances from Nina Astner, Maryna Gasienica-Daniel, and North American skiers like Valérie Grenier and Mikaela Shiffrin highlighted an exciting, bumpy race ahead of the next stop in Kranjska Gora.
Atle Lie McGrath pushed the second run to the limit to win a wildly dramatic Alta Badia slalom on Gran Risa, where eight lead changes reshaped the race and Clément Noël settled for second.
Clément Noël leads a compressed men’s World Cup slalom field after the first run in Alta Badia, with the top 30 separated by just 1.77 seconds. Thirteen skiers remain within a second of the lead, setting up a dramatic second run on Gran Risa before the Christmas break.
Marco Schwarz claimed victory at Alta Badia’s Gran Risa giant slalom, with Lucas Braathen and Stefan Brennsteiner completing the podium. The race highlighted precision, composure, and tactical skiing, while Fabian Gratz’s impressive climb and North American efforts added excitement to a challenging second run.
Marco Schwarz set the standard in Run 1 of the Alta Badia Gran Risa, delivering a precise and aggressive run to take the lead. River Radamus and Stefan Brennsteiner chased with confidence, while top favorites like Marco Odermatt and Henrik Kristoffersen were caught off guard by the course. North Americans Bridger Gile and Radamus impressed, setting the stage for a dramatic Run 2.
From skiing the woods of Québec to standing atop the World Championship podium, Laurence St-Germain’s journey is built on resilience, creativity, and quiet determination. This is the story behind Canada’s slalom world champion.
Timon Haugan pushed his limits while staying within his ability to win Sunday’s men’s World Cup slalom in Val d’Isère. Norway placed four skiers in the top six as the race demanded tactical skiing and nerve from start to finish.
Loïc Meillard set the pace in the first run of the men’s World Cup slalom in Val d’Isère, but the story quickly expanded. Laurie Taylor became the only skier outside the elite start group to crack the top seven, Britain placed three athletes inside the top 15, and eight high-bib racers fought their way into the qualifiers, reshaping the race heading into the second run.
Loïc Meillard delivered under pressure to win the Val d’Isère men’s giant slalom, powering a Swiss sweep on the demanding Bellevarde. Luca Aerni claimed the first World Cup GS podium of his career, Marco Odermatt seized sole possession of the season standings lead, and River Radamus stormed from deep in the field to sixth with the fastest second run.
Stefan Brennsteiner leads a tightly packed men’s giant slalom after the first run in Val d’Isère, with seven skiers within a second and strong late-bib performances on the demanding Bellevarde.
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.
Marco Odermatt claims victory as the Stifel Birds of Prey GS concludes! Italy's Alex Vinatzer achieves his first career podium, Henrik Kristoffersen earns third, and the U.S. men make significant moves in the final standings.
Julia Scheib delivered another powerful finish in Mont-Tremblant, winning a dramatic second run as the women wrapped up their North American World Cup tour. The podium fight, the late-run charge, and the season-title pressure now follow the field back to Europe.
The men returned to the start of the giant slalom, ready to wrap up the action-packed Stifel Birds of Prey World Cup in Beaver Creek, CO. Marco Odermatt dominates first run, Pinheiro-Braathen and Kristoffersen tie for second. Three U.S. men make the flip!
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Vincent Kriechmayr mastered chaotic weather to win a shortened Birds of Prey super-G as the race was canceled after 31 starters. Racers battled fog, wind, holds, and had hero moments—especially River Radamus with a thrilling run.
Two women’s GS races in Tremblant on December 6–7 will shape early Olympic-season standings for the U.S., Canada, and the rising international field.