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With just days to go until the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, national teams are finalizing their rosters for the prestigious event. Switzerland, Austria, and Norway have all named their athletes, with Switzerland currently dominating the Nations Cup standings. The competition, running from February 4 to 16, will showcase the best alpine skiers in the world as they battle for gold on Austrian snow.
Switzerland Names World Championship Team for Saalbach 2025
Switzerland, the current leader in the Nations Cup standings by 2,422 points over Austria, has announced its 24-athlete roster for the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, which begin on Tuesday.
While the selection of 13 men was expected, one name among the 11 women stood out. Delphine Darbellay, 22, was included despite not fully meeting Swiss Ski’s selection criteria. Darbellay has yet to qualify for a second run in her three World Cup giant slalom starts this season but earned silver at the World University Games in Bardonecchia, Italy. She will compete in the team event.
Alongside Darbellay, six other Swiss athletes will make their World Championship debuts: Marco Kohler, Lars Rösti, and Franjo von Allmen on the men’s side, and Malorie Blanc, Eliane Christen, and Aline Höpli on the women’s side.
Historically, Switzerland ranks second in all-time World Championship medals with 211 (72 gold, 73 silver, and 66 bronze), trailing only Austria (309) and ahead of France (138).
Switzerland’s 2025 World Championship Team
| Men | Women |
|---|---|
| Luca Aerni | Malorie Blanc |
| Marco Kohler | Eliane Christen |
| Loic Meillard | Delphine Darbellay |
| Alexis Monney | Michelle Gisin |
| Justin Murisier | Lara Gut-Behrami |
| Tanguy Nef | Wendy Holdener |
| Marco Odermatt | Aline Höpli |
| Marc Rochat | Melanie Meillard |
| Stefan Rogentin | Priska Ming-Nufer |
| Lars Rösti | Camille Rast |
| Thomas Tumler | Corinne Suter |
| Franjo von Allmen | |
| Daniel Yule |
With a strong and balanced team, Switzerland looks to extend its dominance at the World Championships.
Austria Names World Championship Team for Saalbach 2025
Ski Austria has announced its roster for the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, taking place from February 4 to 16. The Austrian team features 11 women and 13 men, led by Vincent Kriechmayr, Manuel Feller, Marco Schwarz, Cornelia Hütter, and Katharina Liensberger.
Notably absent from the squad are double Olympic champion Johannes Strolz, Michael Matt, and Franziska Gritsch. In a highly competitive internal qualification, Dominik Raschner secured the final slalom spot, edging out Strolz and Matt.
Reflecting on his exclusion, Strolz acknowledged the fairness of the selection process but expressed deep disappointment at missing out on a home World Championships.
Austria’s 2025 World Championship Team
| Men | Women |
|---|---|
| Stefan Babinsky | Stefanie Brunner |
| Stefan Eichberger | Katharina Gallhuber |
| Stefan Brennsteiner | Ricarda Haaser |
| Manuel Feller | Katharina Huber |
| Lukas Feurstein | Cornelia Hütter |
| Patrick Feurstein | Katharina Liensberger |
| Fabio Gstrein | Mirjam Puchner |
| Raphael Haaser | Ariane Rädler |
| Daniel Hemetsberger | Katharina Truppe |
| Vincent Kriechmayr | Stephanie Venier |
| Dominik Raschner | |
| Marco Schwarz | |
| Otmar Striedinger |
With a deep and talented team, Austria aims to deliver strong performances on home snow in Saalbach.
Norway Names World Championship Team for Saalbach 2025
Norway, currently fourth in the Alpine Nations Cup standings and second in the men’s division, has announced its roster for the 2025 Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, running from February 4 to 16. Team Telenor has selected 13 athletes, including five women and seven men, who will aim to continue Norway’s strong World Cup season.
“We have had a fantastic season so far, and we look forward to fighting for top positions in the World Championships as well. It will be an exciting event in Saalbach, and we also want to showcase the depth of our team,” said Claus Johan Ryste, sports director for alpine skiing at the Norwegian Ski Federation.
Norway’s 2025 World Championship Team
| Men | Women |
|---|---|
| Henrik Kristoffersen | Thea Stjernesund |
| Alexander Steen Olsen | Mina Fürst Holtmann |
| Atle Lie McGrath | Kajsa Vickhoff Lie |
| Timon Haugan | Marte Monsen |
| Fredrik Møller | Madeleine Sylvester-Davik |
| Adrian Smiseth Sejersted | |
| Rasmus Windingstad | |
| Sebastian Johann Foss Solevåg |
With a mix of seasoned veterans and rising talent, Norway is prepared to compete for top results in Saalbach.
With powerhouse teams now officially set, the stage is ready for an intense battle in Saalbach. Switzerland enters as the Nations Cup leader, while Austria hopes to shine on home soil. Norway, currently second in the men’s standings, also brings a deep and talented squad. As the world’s best skiers prepare for the Championships, fans can expect thrilling races, unexpected surprises, and historic moments.
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