World Cup Athlete interview

Emma Aicher’s 2026 season included 41 races across four disciplines, Olympic silver medals, and a season-long battle with Mikaela Shiffrin.

Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on her 2026 season, from Olympic gold to the overall title, and explains how curiosity, adaptation and team connection keep her at the top.

Olympic champion Breezy Johnson, Jacqueline Wiles and Allison Mollin share insights on training, confidence and the road ahead after the World Cup Finals.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Federica Brignone is in Soldeu, but the Italian star admits she is still battling pain from her 2025 leg fractures. Living “very much day-by-day,” Brignone faces tough decisions about racing, recovery and what comes next.

Bradshaw Underhill’s long-awaited World Cup debut came under the Planai lights in Schladming. The American reflects on nerves, conditions and his path from NCAA skiing to the sport’s biggest stage.

From frozen Latvian fields to World Cup slalom start gates, Dženifera “Jenny” Ğērmane’s rise has been anything but easy. Shaped by family sacrifice, repeated injuries, and a leap of faith that saved her career, the 22-year-old Latvian is now a consistent World Cup point scorer—and quietly moving into the Olympic conversation.

World Cup giant slalom leader Julia Scheib takes on her first super-G of the season this weekend in Zauchensee, testing whether her GS dominance and growing confidence can translate to speed — and potentially elevate her overall World Cup ambitions.

Nolan Sweeney’s World Cup debut in Alta Badia marked a milestone shaped by patience, perspective, and belief. From New Hampshire roots to racing the iconic Gran Risa, the experience reaffirmed that he belongs at the sport’s highest level.

From skiing the woods of Québec to standing atop the World Championship podium, Laurence St-Germain’s journey is built on resilience, creativity, and quiet determination. This is the story behind Canada’s slalom world champion.

Mikaela Shiffrin said her return to speed in the St. Moritz super-G delivered exactly what she hoped for: confidence, clarity, and motivation to keep pushing forward during the Olympic season.

Breezy Johnson enters this Olympic season with renewed purpose after climbing back from injury, a USADA ban, and the heartbreak of missing the 2022 Games. Her world championship triumph last winter reshaped her belief in what’s possible, and now the downhiller sees a rare chance for a full-circle moment in Cortina—the hill that once ended her Olympic dream. With momentum restored and perspective sharpened, she knows nothing is guaranteed, but everything is still within reach.

Erik Arvidsson shares the most honest look yet at his long recovery and why the fire is back as he returns to the Beaver Creek downhill. A powerful comeback story.

Kjersti Moritz steps into her first World Cup start on Saturday at the Stifel Copper Cup, launching her dream on the Colorado snow she grew up skiing. Her path, her mindset, and why this debut feels so special.

Lauren Macuga opens her Olympic season with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team at the Copper Cup, carrying confidence, speed, and her trademark bucket-hat energy into Saturday’s giant slalom.

Joan Verdú opens up about new skis, summer training, youth camps, and the mindset driving him into the Olympic season. Click the image to read the full profile.

Cassidy Gray is stepping into a breakthrough season, building confidence in both giant slalom and speed disciplines. With GS as her foundation and growing comfort in Super-G and downhill, she’s ready to take on Copper and Tremblant — and the energy of a home crowd.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is hopeful he’ll return to racing in Thursday’s Copper Mountain super-G, but he won’t make the final decision until tomorrow.

Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle opens his season at Copper Mountain with a calm, day-to-day focus. He breaks down pressure, confidence, and what he expects from Thursday’s super-G.