Slalom

The Alta Badia slalom delivered thrilling action as Clément Noël returned from injury to claim third after the first run, with Norwegians Timon Haugan and Atle Lie McGrath leading the charge. Amid icy conditions that favored precision, eight racers with bibs above 30, including Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Jett Seymour and River Radamus, qualified for the afternoon finale. Seymour’s 13th-place finish and Radamus’s 25th marked the first time this season that two North Americans advanced to a World Cup slalom second run, highlighting a day of opportunity and progress on the challenging Gran Risa course.

The Alta Badia men’s World Cup slalom on Dec. 23 brings together 72 athletes from 22 nations, with Austria leading the entries and seven skiers in the top 30. The race marks Clément Noël’s return after missing Val d'Isère due to injury, while Henrik Kristoffersen leads the standings after three events. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Ben Ritchie and Jett Seymour aim to build on early points, with Erik Read carrying momentum from his Alta Badia GS performance.

Henrik Kristoffersen claimed his first victory of the season in Val d’Isère with a commanding second run, edging teammate Atle Lie McGrath and Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard for the top spot. Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen delivered a stunning 22-position climb to tie for fourth, while Jett Seymour secured his first points of the season, finishing 21st for the U.S. Ski Team.

Steven Amiez thrilled the home crowd in Val d’Isère, delivering the fastest first-run time under flat light on the challenging Stade Olympique de Bellevarde. With six racers within a second of his lead, including Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen and Atle Lie McGrath, the stage is set for an intense afternoon finale. Jett Seymour of the U.S. earned the final qualifying spot, securing his first second run of the season.

“It’s worse than expected, and I need surgery,” AJ Ginnis told skinews.ch, confirming earlier reports of knee problems.

Gürgl Women's World Cup Slalom preview: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch

Clément Noël skied with confidence and composure to secure his second slalom victory of the season, keeping his perfect record intact. Jakobsen finished second, 0.43 seconds back, while Lie McGrath rounded out the podium in third, just 0.44 seconds behind Noël.

Clément Noël achieves an impressive first run performance in Gürgl. Atle Lie Mcgrath (+0.88) and Steven Amiez (+0.94).

The Men’s Alpine World Cup Slalom returns to Gürgl, Austria, on Nov. 24, where racers will tackle the steep and demanding Kirchenkar slope.

The 2023/24 World Cup slalom season showcased a diverse range of talent from across the globe. Among the top 30 skiers in both men's and women's categories, the average age stands at 27.6, reflecting a mix of experienced veterans and promising young athletes. Delve into the 2023/24 data

the only way Italian Federica Brignone could overtake Lara Gut-Behrami and win the GS title was to win and have Gut-Behrami finish outside the top 15. Delivering fantastic skiing, Brignone attacked both runs at her limit and won the race by an amazing (+1.36). For the fourth time this season, she became the oldest woman to win. However, because Gut-Behrami finished tenth, Brignone fell 21 points short of earning her second World Cup GS title.

Sunday, March 17th: Saalbach Austria Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami will try to lock up the season GS title. However, the only woman with a mathematical possibility of overtaking her is Italian Federica Brignone, who leads after the first run. Brignone would have to win to earn the globe, and Gut-Behrami would have to finish outside the top 15. Gut-Behrami's first run efforts have her ranked 6th (+1.67).

Who is skiing, when and how to watch the men's Sunday, March 17th Saalbach World Cup Slalom Finals

On Sunday, March 17th, the Men’s World Cup Finals Slalom (SL) in Saalbach, Austria, will showcase the best of the best in the slalom gate. Only the cream of the crop has made it to the finals.

Saturday, March 16th, Saalbach Austria, Stifel US Ski Team's shining star Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a first-run deficit to earn her seventh World Cup slalom victory of the season.

Saturday, March 16th, Saalbach Austria, the only woman not named Mikaela Shiffrin or Petra Vlhová to win a World Cup slalom this season; Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson has the first-run lead. Skiing with bib 2 in warm salted snow, the Soldeu slalom winner has put herself in the driver's seat for her career fourth victory.

Saturday’s slalom in Saalbach, Austria, marks a pivotal moment in the skiing world, with the season's top 25 skiers in slalom (SL) and the Junior World Slalom Champion invited to race in the World Cup finals. However, due to injuries only 23 will race.

As the World Cup season comes to an end, all eyes are fixed on Saalbach, Austria, where the Women’s Slalom and GS World Cup Finals will take place on March 16th and 17th. This event marks the finale of a thrilling season and celebrates the remarkable athleticism and resilience of top skiers worldwide. Let’s take a closer look at the women’s slalom and GS season journey and what awaits at the finals.

Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt has left an indelible mark on the World Cup Giant Slalom scene, clinching the season title with an extraordinary nine out of nine wins during the regular season In the slalom arena, Austria’s Manuel Feller emerges as the season’s champion, securing his first discipline globe with four wins in the regular season. Feller’s victory marks a significant achievement for Austrian skiing, ending a drought in the discipline globes since 2021.