World Cup

Breezy Johnson’s fearless run from bib 1 set the tone for a thrilling day at the Saalbach World Championships, where she secured a historic downhill gold for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Austria’s Mirjam Puchner and the Czech Republic’s Ester Ledecká completed the podium, while Lauren Macuga’s impressive fifth-place finish further highlighted North America’s strong showing. With just 33 racers on the start list and 30 finishers, the race was a true test of skill, confidence, and courage—one that Johnson conquered with power and courage.

The 2025 World Championship downhill in Saalbach will be a high-stakes, one-run showdown, where aggression, precision, and fearlessness will decide the winner. With Italy’s Brignone and Goggia leading the season standings, Austria racing on home soil, and seven nations in the mix, the fight for gold is wide open. Rising star Lauren Macuga, past Saalbach winner Cornelia Huetter, and the legendary Lindsey Vonn’s return to World Championship downhill racing add even more intrigue. On Saturday, February 8, the world's best will push the limits on the Ulli Maier Downhill, where one perfect run is all that matters.

Marco Odermatt delivered a masterclass in Saalbach, dominating the Men's Super-G at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The Swiss star attacked the course with fearless speed, building an untouchable 1.15-second lead that secured his first Super-G World Championship title. Austria’s Raphael Haaser thrilled the home crowd with a silver-medal performance, while Norway’s Adrian Smiseth Sejersted claimed his first career World Championship podium with bronze. The world’s best tried to challenge Odermatt’s time, but by the end of the race, the podium remained unchanged—his run stood as the defining performance of the day.

Top speed racers are set to battle in the Super-G World Championship in Saalbach 2025. Defending champion James Crawford faces fierce competition from Marco Odermatt and a deep field of contenders on a perfectly prepared course.

The Saalbach 2025 Men’s Super-G promises high-speed action as the world’s best skiers battle for gold on the demanding Zwölferkogel course. Marco Odermatt, the season’s top-ranked racer, leads a deep field, while defending world champion James Crawford looks to defend his title after a strong Kitzbühel downhill win. Vincent Kriechmayr, a two-time world champion, returns from injury, and Mattia Casse, Fredrik Møller, and Stefan Rogentin have all proven they can contend. With only one run to decide the champion, the race will come down to who takes the most risk and executes under pressure.

In a thrilling Women's Super-G at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, Stephanie Venier clinched gold for the host nation, while Federica Brignone secured silver. The bronze medal was shared by Norway's Kajsa Vickhoff Lie and American Lauren Macuga, both finishing with identical times.

Saalbach 2025 Women's Super-G Preview

The highly anticipated Women's Super-G at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships takes place on February 6 in Saalbach, Austria. Athletes will face the challenging Zwölferkogel course, known for its steep terrain, high-speed sections, and demanding jumps. With defending world champion Marta Bassino, recent winners Lara Gut-Behrami, Federica Brignone, and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, along with Lauren Macuga, who claimed her first World Cup victory this season, the race promises fierce competition. The U.S. and Canada bring a mix of experience and emerging stars, while six nations have multiple contenders ranked in the World Cup’s top 15.

Mikaela Shiffrin has opted out of the team combined event at the Alpine skiing world championships to focus on her preparation for the giant slalom and slalom. As she continues her comeback from injury, Shiffrin is prioritizing training to regain peak form. Her decision means she won’t team up with Lindsey Vonn, but she remains focused on competing at her highest level in her signature events.

Italy claimed gold in the Team Parallel event at the FIS World Ski Championships, edging Switzerland in a dramatic tiebreak finish. Sweden secured bronze after defeating the defending champion Stifel U.S. Ski Team 3-1. The high-intensity matchups featured clutch performances, razor-thin margins, and tiebreak drama, setting the stage for an electrifying start to Saalbach 2025.

The 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships open in Saalbach, Austria, with the Team Parallel event. Defending champions Stifel U.S. Ski Team, featuring returning stars Nina O’Brien, River Radamus, and Paula Moltzan, will battle top contenders Norway and Austria. Canada, last year’s bronze medalists, will not compete.

The Men’s Kandahar downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen has been canceled after dense fog at the bottom of the course prevented the final training run, making the race ineligible under FIS rules. Officials explored an alternative plan, but the top 15 ranked racers unanimously voted against it, leading to the event’s cancellation. The decision is a disappointment for athletes, fans, and the German Ski Federation, with financial and logistical impacts. While official racing won’t take place, U.S. and Canadian athletes have been invited to train on the historic Kandahar course ahead of the World Championships in Saalbach.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has named 21 athletes to represent the Stifel U.S. Ski Team at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, from Feb. 4-16.

Zrinka Ljutíc dominates the Courchevel night slalom. Sara Hector achieves 2nd, Lena Dürr in 3rd. Mikaela Shiffrin returns with a top 10!

Zrinka Ljutić leads after the first run in the Courchevel night slalom. Wendy Holdener in 2nd, Katharina Liensberger in 3rd. Mikaela Shiffrin returns and achieves a strong, aggressive run. Shiffrin heads into the second run in 5th.

Under the roaring lights of Schladming, Norway’s Timon Haugan delivered a clutch second run to claim victory, securing a Norwegian sweep of the Schladming night races. Austria’s Manuel Feller and Fabio Gstrein gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about, finishing second and third, while Benjamin Ritchie of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team skied his way to 9th place, marking his second career top-10 finish. With the World Championships in Saalbach just weeks away, Austria carries strong momentum, while Norway continues to dominate under the lights.

Under the glow of Schladming’s floodlights, Linus Strasser set the pace in the first run, but the race remains wide open with six skiers within 0.71 seconds. Austria’s Manuel Feller, fueled by a roaring home crowd, looks to close the gap, while Norway’s Timon Haugan and Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard remain in striking distance. Fabio Gstrein’s seventh-place run kept Austrian hopes alive, and the British team pulled off the unusual feat of qualifying all three of its racers. Meanwhile, Ben Ritchie was the lone North American to qualify, continuing his breakout season. With the reverse start order setting up early lead changes and the crowd returning louder than ever, the second run promises a thrilling battle to the finish.