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With new coaches, new confidence and more GS training, America’s downhillers are ready to race. 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.”
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.
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Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during the second run of Saturday's Killington giant slalom. She shared her thoughts from her hospital bed.
Killington Women's World Cup GS: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch. Shiffrin, the all-time winningest World Cup skier with 99 career victories, can secure her 100th win on home soil. To put her record into perspective, she surpassed the legendary Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden, who held the previous record with 86 wins. A victory at Killington would mark an extraordinary milestone in her career and electrify the crowd in Vermont, where she attended school and has a deep connection to the region.
Mikaela Shiffrin is taking the quest for her 100th career World Cup victory to North America. The American ski star might even get the one win she needs for the milestone in what is like a home race for her in Killington, Vermont, which hosts a giant slalom and a slalom next weekend.
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).
Gürgl Women's World Cup Slalom preview: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed that the men’s Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup will proceed as scheduled Dec. 6-8, 2024, at Beaver Creek Resort. The FIS announced the course has passed “snow control” and is ready to host the downhill, super G, and giant slalom races.
The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team and title partner Stifel Financial together announce the Stifel HERoic Cup, part of the organization’s HERoic initiative celebrating women’s sports.
After five years away from the World Cup circuit, Lindsey Vonn is training for a highly anticipated return to ski racing. The 40-year-old former speed queen, who now competes with an artificial knee joint, has set her sights on competing at the highest level once again. With 82 World Cup victories and an array of Olympic and World Championship titles, Vonn’s return is not just about participating—it’s about winning.
Ben Ritchie in Levi: GEPA pictures The second run of a tech event is the
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In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, Shiffrin spoke about the impact of her competition with Vlhová, the evolution of her mindset, and her thoughts on the current women’s World Cup field.
In a letter to the editor, Erik Schlopy, a former ski racer with an impressive track record, shares his insight into the recent success of Stifel U.S. Ski Team members returning from injury.
Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated alpine ski racers in history, is officially set to return to the slopes with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team!
As the 2024-25 season begins, U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt reflects on the organization’s new initiatives, partnerships and ambitions. From pioneering domestic events to expanding partnerships and sustainability efforts, Goldschmidt shares a comprehensive “state of the union,” illustrating how the organization is creating a more robust, more accessible, and inclusive snow sports community in the U.S.
The U.S. Ski & Snowboard team, led by Chief of Sport Anouk Patty, has unveiled a new approach to team selection criteria that aims to broaden the athlete base, promote multi-discipline skills, prioritize club and regional collaboration, and align with the realities of American alpine skiing. Through countless hours of research, discussions with clubs, in-depth analysis and personal experience, Patty and her team have crafted a set of criteria to balance long-term athlete development with immediate performance goals.
Tommy Ford and River Radamus Sölden press conference, GEPA pictures The Stifel US Men's Alpine
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As Sölden approaches, the Stifel U.S. Ski Women's Tech Team is ready to rip it up. Nina O'Brien comes back to the World Cup stage and is feeling strong and confident! Read more.
With the 2024-25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup just days away, Paula Moltzan is charging into the new season with focus and determination. Read more about her mindset heading into the season and her goals.