Downhill

The Lauberhorn Downhill in Wengen, Switzerland, is the longest and most grueling race on the World Cup circuit, testing racers’ endurance over its 4.5-kilometer course. Known for breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, this iconic race features extreme challenges like the 87% incline “Hundschopf” jump and speeds exceeding 160 km/h on the “Haneggschuss” straight. With the first men’s downhill of 2025 set for January 18, fans can expect intense competition as Swiss racers aim to maintain their dominance while North American athletes, led by Cochran-Siegle and Alexander, look to make their mark.

The Olympia delle Tofane: A Stage Set for Drama The Olympia delle Tofane in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, will host the Women’s World Cup downhill on January 18, 2025, offering a thrilling blend of speed, precision, and history. With Lindsey Vonn’s much-anticipated return and a field of competitors ranging from rising stars to seasoned veterans, this iconic course promises high stakes and unforgettable moments. As a preview for next season’s Olympic downhill, the race also carries added significance. Don’t miss the action as 54 athletes from 14 nations tackle one of Alpine skiing’s most legendary tracks.

At 34 years old, Federica Brignone claimed her first-ever World Cup downhill win in St. Anton, becoming the oldest woman to achieve this feat. Swiss rookie Malorie Blanc stunned the field, skiing into second place from bib 46, just 0.07 seconds behind Brignone. Lindsey Vonn, in her highly anticipated return, finished sixth, only 0.58 seconds back, leading a strong U.S. team performance with Lauren Macuga in ninth and Breezy Johnson in 11th.

Breezy Johnson is back on the World Cup circuit, aiming to rediscover "the old Breezy" after a 14-month suspension for a USADA whereabouts violation. The Wyoming native, who last stood on the podium at St. Anton, has been working on her technical skiing and is ready to fight her way back to the top.

The Karl Schranz downhill course in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, will host the first Women’s World Cup downhill of 2025, featuring elite athletes from around the globe. With a storied history and technical challenges, this iconic venue sets the stage for a thrilling competition. Among the racers, Lindsey Vonn makes her much-anticipated downhill return, joining a strong field that includes Austria's Cornelia Huetter, Italy's Sofia Goggia, and the rising talent of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team led by Lauren Macuga.

The Bormio Stelvio's Carcentina and San Pietro Jump demand precision, power, and endurance. Last year, Canada’s Cameron Alexander earned a podium finish, while Wiley Maple led the U.S. racers with 12th. North American standouts like Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Bryce Bennett, James Crawford, and Brodie Seger are poised to showcase their skills on this formidable course this season.

Austria’s Cornelia Huetter claimed victory in the first-ever women’s Birds of Prey downhill, while rising American star Lauren Macuga delivered a career-best fourth-place finish, thrilling the home crowd.

History in the making at Beaver Creek! Women’s downhill debuts on the legendary Birds of Prey course, showcasing world-class speed skiing. Discover the top racers, iconic jumps, and U.S. Ski Team stars making waves this season.

In 2022, Haley Cutler was doing what most of the ski racing world was doing—watching the Beijing Winter Olympics. Among the competitors in the speed events were former peers, women she had either grown up racing with or encountered on the FIS circuit. She was overcome with a revelation: “We’ve all competed against each other before. Why can't we do that again? Why can't I be there with them?”

Racing for the first time on Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey downhill course, the world’s fastest women know they must enlist every tactical skill in the playbook.

High Stakes at Birds of Prey Downhill The Stifel Birds of Prey Downhill unfolded under

Sunday, March 24th, the men's World Cup season began with a mid-race cancellation in Sölden, Austria, and ended with a cancellation of the Sunday, March 24th Saalbach, Austria, finals downhill. The Saalbach team was able to provide good racing for the seven prior races, but today, Mother Nature provided too big of a challenge.

The 33-year-old Italian veteran shows little sign of slowing down as the oldest competitor on tour. Add Brignone’s mantra along with proficient coaching from her brother Davide and it’s a homemade Italian recipe for success.

The list of racers competing, when, and how to watch the women's World Cup downhill finals on Saturday, March 23rd, in Saalbach, Austria.

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled World Cup finals women's downhill race on Saturday, March 23rd, in Saalbach, Austria. This highly anticipated event and final women's race of the season will showcase the skills of top racers and promise intense and thrilling competition for spectators and fans alike.

As the dust settles on the thrilling regular season of women's downhill skiing, the stage is set for a nail-biting finale at the World Cup finals in Saalbach, Austria, on March 23rd. With the last regular season downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, canceled, the anticipation for the showdown in Saalbach is at an all-time high.

22-year-old Franjo von Allmen impresses with a rare feat during his first World Cup season: Ranking among the top 25 in the world in the speed events and placing top-5 in super-G and downhill World Cup competitions. Ski Racing Media spoke with the young Swiss racer, who you can follow in the super-G and downhill World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria, on March 22 and 24.

Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami skied into victory today, clinching her first downhill win of the season and snatching the active skier lead from Austria's Stephanie Venier. In an exciting showdown, Gut-Behrami's triumph not only propelled her to the forefront of the downhill standings but also injected new excitement into the upcoming races.

The Men's World Cup Downhill is heating up as the season inches closer to its finale. With only two races left in the calendar, the title is up for grabs between France's Cyprien Sarrazin and Switzerland's Marco Odermatt. Sarrazin has clinched three victories this season, while Odermatt closely follows with two wins. Currently, Odermatt leads the downhill standings with 516 points, but Sarrazin is nipping at his heels with just 6 points behind at 510. Italy's Dominik Paris trails in a distant third with 329 points, while last season's title winner, Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, is out due to injury.