World Cup

Dive into the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Super-G, packed with exciting details about the legendary course, key racers, and the intense fight for World Championship spots and season points!

Lindsey Vonn and her fellow American downhillers found plenty to appreciate about Cortina d’Ampezzo’s iconic Olympia delle Tofane course, which will host the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. While Jackie Wiles led the U.S. team with a strong seventh-place finish in the downhill, Vonn continued her remarkable comeback, finding positives despite two crashes. The athletes praised the course’s flow and challenge, describing it as a perfect stage for Olympic glory, with Bella Wright calling it 'our Kitzbühel' for the excitement it promises in February.

Mikaela Shiffrin is set to return to World Cup racing next week in Courchevel after a grueling recovery from a life-threatening injury sustained in Killington. A crash left her with severe oblique trauma and a puncture wound dangerously close to her colon, requiring weeks of intense physical therapy and mental resilience. Shiffrin, supported by her Stifel U.S. Ski Team staff, is focused on progression rather than chasing records, viewing this return as a vital step in her journey back to peak form.

This morning, Shiffrin announced her return to the World Cup stage on Instagram, with her participation in the slalom race in Courchevel on January 30th.

Tommy Ford, the last American male to win a World Cup giant slalom, has suffered a tibial head fracture in his right leg during training at Adelboden's Chuenisbärgli race venue. This injury, which required surgery in Vail, Colorado, has prematurely ended his 2024-25 World Cup season1. Ford, who has a complex history with Adelboden, including a severe crash in 2021, expressed disappointment but gratitude in an Instagram post1. This setback halts Ford's hopes of competing in his sixth World Championship and continues his challenging relationship with the Swiss venue.

Switzerland has reasserted its dominance in alpine skiing, led by Marco Odermatt, who recently surpassed Pirmin Zurbriggen’s record with his 41st World Cup win. Odermatt leads the overall standings and all disciplines except slalom, while veterans like Justin Murisier and rising talents like Alexis Monney add depth. On the women’s side, Lara Gut-Behrami shines as a two-time Overall World Cup champion.

Two of the top three Super-G skiers, including a rising Norwegian star, will miss this weekend’s Hahnenkamm Super-G in Kitzbühel. Injuries from last week’s downhill in Wengen have shaken up the field, leaving a golden opportunity for others to climb the standings.

Alice Robinson claimed her first World Cup win since 2021 in a dramatic Kronplatz giant slalom, while Paula Moltzan made history with her first-ever GS podium. Robinson’s aggressive second run secured victory, with Lara Gut-Behrami finishing second. Moltzan’s stellar performance electrified the crowd and earned her a career-defining third place.

Italy’s Federica Brignone leads after the first run of the Kronplatz GS, holding a narrow 0.19-second advantage over Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami. With seven skiers within a second of her time and standout performances from North Americans Valérie Grenier and Britt Richardson, the stage is set for an exciting second run.

The Kronplatz Women’s World Cup Giant Slalom on January 21, 2025, marks the final GS race before the World Championships in Saalbach. With Sara Hector of Sweden leading the standings and Italy’s Federica Brignone tied for second with New Zealand’s Alice Robinson, the race promises high-stakes competition on the demanding Erta slope. This pivotal event also offers skiers on the bubble a last chance to secure their spot for Saalbach, ensuring a thrilling showdown among the world’s best.

Liv Moritz, a standout on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and University of Denver athlete, is making her World Cup debut in Kronplatz after impressing coaches with a strong Europa Cup performance in Puy St. Vincent. Balancing a 4.0 GPA, NCAA skiing and soccer, and Europa Cup races, Moritz credits her success to a supportive network of family, teammates, and coaches. The 20-year-old environmental studies major is embracing the challenge with a goal to push out of her comfort zone and soak in the moment alongside her twin sister and teammates.

Petra Vlhová, one of Alpine skiing’s brightest stars and Mikaela Shiffrin’s fiercest rival, will miss the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach as she continues her recovery from a serious knee injury sustained last season. Despite positive progress in her rehabilitation, Vlhová and her coach, Mauro Pini, confirmed she is not yet ready to compete for medals. The Slovakian champion is now setting her sights on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.

Norway dominated the Wengen slalom with a stunning podium sweep, led by Atle Lie McGrath, who claimed his first victory of the season. Teammates Henrik Kristoffersen and Timon Haugen completed the historic achievement, showcasing Norway's strength in the discipline.

The Cortina super-G was an exciting day full of emotion. Italian, Federica Brignone achieves her first victory in Cortina. Lara Gut-Behrami earns 2nd and Corinne Suter 3rd. Lindsey Vonn goes out, but was in contention for a top result.

Norway dominated the first run of the Wengen slalom as Atle Lie McGrath led the field with an impressive performance, followed by teammate and season leader Henrik Kristoffersen in second, 0.43 seconds behind. Swiss fans had plenty to cheer about on home soil, with Daniel Yule initially holding third before Tanguy Nef surged ahead, pushing Yule to fourth. Benjamin Ritchie of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team impressed as the only North American to qualify for the second run, finishing eighth. Meanwhile, late starters faced tough odds, with only three skiers outside the top 30 advancing, including Belgium’s Sam Maes and Germany’s Anton Tremmel.

Vincent Kriechmayr, Austria's top speed skier, strained his medial ligament in a high-speed crash at Wengen's Lauberhorn downhill. With Kitzbühel ruled out, his participation in the Saalbach World Championships hangs in the balance.