World Cup

Marco Schwarz captured his first career World Cup super-G victory as Livigno hosted its first Alpine World Cup race. Swiss skiers packed the top of the results, Austria’s top-ranked speed racers struggled, and an unusually tight race saw 11 high-bib athletes score points.

Sara Hector of Sweden leads a tight top three after a thrilling Run 1 in Semmering, Austria. Julia Scheib and Lara Colturi remain close, while early exits by Alice Robinson and Nina O’Brien shook up the standings. North Americans delivered strong performances, with Paula Moltzan, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Justine Lamontagne making moves to set up an exciting second run.

Livigno hosts its first-ever men’s Alpine World Cup race as the super-G returns at a critical point in the Olympic season. Four of the top five athletes in the current super-G standings are entered, with full start lists, bib numbers, and viewing details set for Saturday’s race.

The women’s World Cup giant slalom returns in Semmering as Alice Robinson and Julia Scheib lead the Olympic-season rivalry. Full start list, standings, podium table, and how and when to watch.

With only a limited number of races completed and Olympic selection looming, the World Cup super-G entered the Christmas break under mounting pressure. From breakout performances and emotional podiums to depleted fields and tightening calendars, both the women’s and men’s disciplines are already taking shape in an Olympic season.

The World Cup giant slalom season hits the Christmas break with momentum building on both sides. On the women’s side, Alice Robinson and Julia Scheib are locked in a rising rivalry. On the men’s side, Stefan Brennsteiner leads while Marco Odermatt remains the standard as Olympic pressure intensifies.

At the Christmas break of the pre-Olympic slalom calendar, Mikaela Shiffrin has seized control of the women’s standings while the men’s remains wide open, defined by new winners, deep competition, and constant pressure.

With the holiday break underway, the World Cup downhill standings are already taking shape in an Olympic season. Preseason injuries, Swiss dominance, and a front-loaded schedule are defining the women’s and men’s races as the road to Cortina d’Ampezzo and Bormio begins to narrow.

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.

The men’s World Cup slalom continues on Gran Risa in Alta Badia with the fourth race of the season. See the full daily program, start list, standings context, and how and when to watch before the short 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.

Sofia Goggia claimed her eighth World Cup super-G victory in Val d’Isère as Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium in third. Alice Robinson finished second and retained the season discipline lead.

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.

The Alta Badia Gran Risa marks its 40th anniversary this weekend, celebrating four decades of legendary World Cup racing on one of the sport’s most technical and iconic slopes.

The men return to Alta Badia on Sunday for a World Cup giant slalom on the demanding Gran Risa. Please review the complete start list, podium leaders, North American entries, and details on when and how to watch live.