World Cup Athlete Press Conference

Brazil’s Lucas Braathen eyes Olympic glory after a remarkable comeback season. The 25-year-old star, once a rising talent for Norway, now races under his mother’s flag and carries the weight of 200 million fans. In Milan, he declared his bold vision for 2026, vowing to bring Brazil its first alpine skiing anthem while inspiring a new generation.

Lindsey Vonn’s return to the U.S. women’s speed team has brought renewed energy and inspiration. Teammates praise her leadership, mentorship, and passion, highlighting her seamless integration and lasting impact on and off the slopes.

Prior to the races on the Rettenbach Glacier course, the star-studded quintuplet of Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI), Manuel Feller (AUT), Conny Huetter (AUT), Mikaela Shiffrin (USA), and Marco Odermatt (SUI), gathered for an innovative new event hosted by FIS.

Tommy Ford and River Radamus Sölden press conference, GEPA pictures The Stifel US Men’s Alpine

One year after his emotional retirement from Alpine ski racing, Lucas Braathen returns to the sport in Sölden, Austria.