World Cup

Competing in her first races in more than five years, Lindsey Vonn crossed the finish line of a pair of FIS downhill races at Copper Mountain, Colo., on Saturday, shaking her head.

Marco Odermatt was victorious in the first super-G at the Stifel Birds of Prey. Cyprien Sarrazin in 2nd and Lukas Feurstein in 3rd. River Radamus was the top North American with an 8th-place result.

Norwegian champion Aleksander Aamodt Kilde made a surprise appearance at the Beaver Creek World Cup downhill race on Friday, mingling with teammates and fellow racers but in town primarily to spend time with fiancé Mikaela Shiffrin.

The Birds of Prey super-G course at Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado, has been a cornerstone of men’s World Cup ski racing since its debut in December 1997. The last four super-G races held at Beaver Creek showcased a thrilling rivalry between Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Marco Odermatt. Odermatt claimed victories in 2019 and 2021, while Kilde won back-to-back races in 2021 and 2022.

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On the outside looking in, independent Wiley Maple still hopes for a solid season. Maple, 34, has yet to find a smooth path at Beaver Creek, but hope springs eternal. On Thursday, the zipper on his speed suit broke at the race start, a distraction that probably contributed to what he called a “bumpier than expected” course. In 2022, just before Birds of Prey, a broken hand and a dislocated elbow the following year sidelined Maple.

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It’s been a while since American men have put on a decent show on home snow. This weekend, they hope to change that on the famed Birds of Prey course at Beaver Creek, Colorado.

“The first time I was on Birds of Prey was 2011,” says Ryan Cochran-Siegle. “We’ve had success intermittently, but it would be nice to put forth a stronger effort this season.”

Henrik Von Appen of the Chilean National World Cup Speed Team is diligently working to make his comeback this season to the circuit. Von Appen considers himself “One of the earliest athletes to adopt anti-cut technology,” and relies on Diston because of his confidence in its high-quality protective undergarments, which boast a 3-FIS Star rating and exceptional comfort.

The U.S. veteran Tommy Ford, is making a point not to force anything as he approaches the site of his most triumphant day on skis at the Beaver Creek World Cup.

Marcel Hirscher’s highly anticipated return to alpine ski racing has ended prematurely due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The eight-time overall World Cup champion sustained the injury during a training session on Monday at Reiteralm, Austria. The injury, described as a "harmless slip" caused by an inside ski error, also included minor damage to the outer capsule of his knee but did not involve a fall.

Despite comprehensive planning and a well-orchestrated snowmaking plan relying on a world class system, the temperatures of the last few days needed to be colder to create the snow coverage required for the PwC Tremblant World Cup scheduled for December 7 and 8, 2024. These circumstances have led the organizers to decide to cancel this edition.

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Camille Rast wins her first victory at the Stifel Killington Cup. Anna Swenn-Larsson and Wendy Holdener tie for 2nd place.

The day after her fall in the giant slalom in Killington, Mikaela Shiffrin's diagnosis has been announced. The US ski star is temporarily out of action.

Lena Dürr Delivers Stellar Performance in Stifel Killington Cup's First Run; Shiffrin Healing after Incident. Anna Swenn Larsson not far behind the lead (+0.11) and Camille Rast 3rd (+0.12). 3 North Americans advance to second run.