World Cup Athlete interview

Freddy Carrick-Smith climbed from a tie for 21st to 12th in Sölden, earning his first World Cup points and making British men’s GS history.

After winning the Sölden World Cup opener, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen explains how Olympic gold transformed his motivation, renewed his curiosity and inspired his pursuit of super-G and the overall World Cup title.

Seven years after her breakthrough Sölden win, Alice Robinson returns to the Rettenbach with a super-G victory behind her and giant slalom in focus.

After surgery for chronic jumper’s knee ended his Olympic season, the 2024 Sölden winner returns to World Cup racing with adjusted expectations and a new training mindset.

Marco Odermatt believes he may have reached his peak. After Olympic disappointment and losing his giant slalom title, the Swiss champion is chasing a sixth overall World Cup crown.

After finishing second in giant slalom at the 2026 World Cup Finals, Mina Fürst Holtmann heads to Sölden with renewed confidence and a focus on consistency.

Olympic and World Downhill champion Breezy Johnson says summer testing hasn't shown any difference with the new lighter ski setups. She says racers will need to reach World Cup courses and surfaces to understand how they perform.

The women’s World Cup returns to Jasná, Slovakia, Jan. 23-24, 2027. Mikaela Shiffrin, Sara Hector, Zrinka Ljutić and others explain why Petra Vlhová’s orange-clad supporters create an atmosphere unlike any other.

Kiara Derks’ path from indoor slopes in the Netherlands to European Cup and World Cup racing has been anything but conventional. After missing the 2026 Olympics, she rediscovered the joy that first drew her to skiing, and the results followed.

A devastating knee injury ended Katharina Liensberger’s Olympic season. Now, the Austrian champion is finding patience, perspective and renewed love for skiing on her road back.

Elena Curtoni will return for one final World Cup season after overcoming another difficult summer marked by injury and uncertainty. The Italian speed veteran says the 2026-27 campaign will be the last of a career defined by resilience, perseverance, and four World Cup victories.

Swedish World Cup speed skier Felix Monsén reflects on overcoming injuries, building his own independent program, joining the Austrian Ski Team for a new chapter, and giving back to the next generation through his Speed Swedes mentorship program.

Giovanni Franzoni's breakthrough season brought World Cup victories, Olympic silver and a new perspective on life after the loss of teammate Matteo Franzoso. In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, the Italian star discusses success, family, education and the experiences that shaped his remarkable rise.

Olympic medalist Ramon Zenhäusern opens up about his enduring passion for ski racing, his surprising move to Völkl Marker, and the dream that continues to drive him forward.

Eduard Hallberg’s sensational 2025/26 season transformed the Finnish skier from emerging talent into one of the World Cup’s most exciting slalom contenders.

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After a breakout World Cup season, Swiss speed talent Alessio Miggiano is pushing toward the 2027 home World Championships in Crans-Montana.

Christof Innerhofer will race on HEAD equipment next season after ending a long partnership with Rossignol. The Italian veteran, Olympic medalist and former world champion still believes he can compete near the front of the World Cup speed field at age 41.