Marco Odermatt clinches the 2024 World Cup Overall: River Radamus celebrates his first podium
GEPA Pictures Switzerland's Marco Odermatt delivers a men's World Cup giant slalom victory for the
Marco Odermatt Leads Red Dog GS: Radamus Surges Into Contention
The second skier to race the first course was Marco Odermatt. Odermatt has won the last nine World Cup giant slaloms (GS). He is the best and crossed with a (-1.79) lead. The snow conditions at the Red Dog race venue in Palisades Tahoe were perfect, with blue skies and direct sunlight. After the first seven skiers had attacked the course, Odermatt's lead was (-0.15) ahead of superstar Norwegian veteran Henrik Kriostoffersen. However, in third place is Stifel US Ski Team's River Radamus. (+0.78).
Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup GS: Odermatt Dominance, North American Hopefuls Gear Up
Who is racing, when, and how to watch the February 24th men's Palisades Tahoe giant slalom
2024 Men’s World Cup Super-G Finals: A Thrilling Showdown Beckons
The 2024 Alpine World Cup super-G season has been a rollercoaster of exhilarating races and intense competition. The battle for the super-G title continues for the March 22nd finals in Saalbach, Austria.
World Cup Finals Athletes: Men’s Downhill Showdowns Await
The men's downhill Alpine World Cup regular season has concluded. As the season has ended, the stage is now set for a spectacle of speed, skill, and sheer determination at the upcoming Saalbach men's downhill finals.
Kvitfjell Finale: Men’s World Cup Super-G Showdown!
Get ready for the thrilling conclusion of the Men’s World Cup super-G season as we head to Kvitfjell, Norway, on Sunday, February 18th. With just one race left before the top 25 are determined for the finals in Saalbach, Austria, tension is high among the competitors.
Crans-Montana Women’s Downhill: Gut-Behrami and More, February 17th Schedule & How to Watch
Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami skied into victory today, clinching her first downhill win of the season and snatching the active skier lead from Austria's Stephanie Venier. In an exciting showdown, Gut-Behrami's triumph not only propelled her to the forefront of the downhill standings but also injected new excitement into the upcoming races.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Road to Recovery: Latest Updates and Hope for Ski Racing Fans
Since Mikaela Shiffrin's fall in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on January 26th while racing downhill, injuries have sidelined the superstar, but she is on the path to recovery. Here are the updates on her recovery journey.
Chamonix Cancelation to Tuscan Retreat: Inside the Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Journey
“It sucks because we would have loved Chamonix,” said Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed skier
Anna Swenn Larsson Claims Victory: Paula Moltzan’s Podium Highlighting Thrilling Finale
The veteran Swede Anna Swenn Larson skied with confidence, attacking the steep long pitch and delivering the fastest time of the morning. Using a similar approach, the racer with the second-fastest time was delivered by Stiflel US Ski Team member Paula Moltzan (+0.14). The only other skier within a half second of Swenn Larson is Croatian Zrinka Ljutic (+0.42).
Swenn Larson Leads Soldeu Slalom; Moltzan Eyes Podium in Tight Race
The veteran Swede Anna Swenn Larson skied with confidence, attacking the steep long pitch and delivering the fastest time of the morning. Using a similar approach, the racer with the second-fastest time was delivered by Stiflel US Ski Team member Paula Moltzan (+0.14). The only other skier within a half second of Swenn Larson is Croatian Zrinka Ljutic (+0.42).
Mikaela Shiffrin Speaks: The Road to Comeback after Recent Injury
Despite her progress in rehabilitation, Shiffrin announced her decision not to compete in Andorra due to her knee injury. She reassured fans that while her recovery is progressing positively, patience remains crucial for her return to competitive skiing.
American Ryder Sarchett Clinches Gold at Junior World GS Championship in France
American ski racer Ryder Sarchett took home the men’s giant slalom gold medal and the Junior World GS Champion title. The competition was held on the Esserailloux race course at St. Jean d’Aulps resort, a challenging track that saw only 57 finishers out of a field of 152 entered.
Recovering Strong: Inside the Women’s Team Rehab – Inspiring Comeback Stories from Stifel US Ski Team
If there was a soundtrack to this year’s World Cup, it might be Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust.” As the rash of injuries among ski racing’s high-profile athletes escalates, every major ski team is feeling the pain.
FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships: Four Races in One Day Make for Thrilling Action
Portes du Soleil, France, Jan. 31, 2024 — Today was a big day of racing at the 2024 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Portes du Soleil, France, a weeklong event that brings together the best under-21 ski racers in the world. In the morning, athletes raced men’s and women’s Super G events at the Linga venue in Châtel, marking a second day of speed events
Junior Worlds Kicks off in Portes du Soleil
The 43rd FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships kicked off on January 29 with the opening ceremonies in Morzine, France, in the Haute Savoie region
Odermatt Shines: Super-G Drama Unfolds with Von Allmen’s Breakthrough Performance
Skiing with bib eight, Marco Odermatt became the first man to earn his second World Cup super-G victory of the season. Odermatt used the harder race surface to push the entire course and cross with the lead. Undoubtedly, the season's super-G leader was determined to avoid missing his second consecutive podium. Yesterday, he ended his streak of 12 straight super-G races, finishing among the fastest three.
A Day of Surprises includes France’s Nils Allegre Securing Career-First Victory at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Super-G
Nils Allegre: GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner The two men standing atop the Saturday Garmisch-Partenkirchen super-G stage
Linus Strasser’s Sensational Double Win: Schladming Night Slalom Sparks 2024 Season Excitement
Linus Strasser is on a roll. He won his first World Cup of the season in Kitzbühel on Sunday, and on Wednesday night, he did it again in Schladming. He increased his advantage to (-0.28) during the second run. There are no bigger races in slalom skiing than those two. No matter what the rest of the season brings, he will consider 2024 his most successful. There are six slaloms left in the season, but it is clear there is a battle brewing for the title.
Thrilling Men’s Slalom in Schladming: Strasser leads and USA’s Seymour Qualifies 17th.
After the first seven racers completed their first runs, it was apparent that Germany's Linus Strasser had the hot hand in men's slalom. Strasser won the night slalom in 2022 and his third World Cup slalom on Sunday in Kitzbühel. Will his efforts tonight bring him his fourth? He has a (-0.10) advantage over Norway's Timon Haugan.
Odermatt’s Triumph: A Dazzling Comeback in Schladming’s World Cup GS
The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.
GS Showdown: Feller Leads the Pack in Schladming Night Race with Odermatt’s Surprise Twist
The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.
