Fredrik Møller’s Stunning Rise: Bormio Victory and World Cup Dreams

Fredrik Møller’s remarkable victory on the icy, demanding Stelvio course in Bormio has catapulted him into contention for the super-G World Cup title, trailing leader Marco Odermatt by just five points. In an exclusive interview, the 24-year-old Norwegian reflected on his calm approach, tactical strengths, and the confidence gained from earlier top finishes. As he prepares for the Lauberhorn and Hahnenkamm classics, Møller’s focus remains steady, embodying a blend of skill and mental resilience that signals a bright future on the World Cup circuit.

By | 2025-01-17T08:52:25-07:00 January 16th, 2025 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Fredrik Møller’s Stunning Rise: Bormio Victory and World Cup Dreams

Breezy Johnson Aims to Reclaim ‘the Old Breezy’ at St. Anton Downhill

Breezy Johnson is back on the World Cup circuit, aiming to rediscover "the old Breezy" after a 14-month suspension for a USADA whereabouts violation. The Wyoming native, who last stood on the podium at St. Anton, has been working on her technical skiing and is ready to fight her way back to the top.

By | 2025-01-10T13:05:50-07:00 January 10th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Breezy Johnson Aims to Reclaim ‘the Old Breezy’ at St. Anton Downhill

Shiffrin’s Journey to 100 Wins: A Career Like No Other

In 2010, Mikaela Shiffrin was a rising talent few insiders predicted would make history. She had already won the prestigious Trofeo Topolino and the Whistler Cup, but her true potential remained under the radar. By January 2011, whispers of a “ski prodigy” reached Europe. At just 15, Shiffrin had started her NorAm Cup campaign with two victories in December 2010. She finished that season third overall and topped the slalom standings in the continental competition. That breakout year marked the beginning of her extraordinary career.

By | 2024-11-29T11:33:29-07:00 November 29th, 2024 | Tags: , | Comments Off on Shiffrin’s Journey to 100 Wins: A Career Like No Other

Unstoppable Marco Odermatt: Pre-Season Highlights and New Goals

Marco Odermatt is one of the biggest favorites heading into the men’s World Cup season opener in Sölden, Austria. Here is a peek into the top skier's pre-season preparations.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:11-07:00 October 19th, 2024 | Tags: , | Comments Off on Unstoppable Marco Odermatt: Pre-Season Highlights and New Goals

Rising Star Lara Colturi Shines with Strategic Training in New Zealand

"This season started differently than usual," Lara says, her voice filled with excitement. "We chose New Zealand for our training, which was a new place for me. Although the snow is scarce, the training is going well. Adapting to less favorable conditions is part of the process, and I’m trying to make the most of the available slopes."

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:41-07:00 August 26th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Rising Star Lara Colturi Shines with Strategic Training in New Zealand

New (Zealand) Vibes: Marcel Hirscher Finds Happiness On The Other Side Of The World

Marcel Hirscher's life as an athlete in the isolation of New Zealand's South Island revolves around testing, training, eating, sleeping and not much else. The Fact Finding Mission may be focused on developing material, his setup and assessing his current level, but it is just as much about finding happiness for him on the other side of the world, as he faces the Herculean task of returning to ski racing. Here’s an update after his first ski sessions.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:46-07:00 August 14th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on New (Zealand) Vibes: Marcel Hirscher Finds Happiness On The Other Side Of The World

David Ryding: Britain’s Unstoppable Slalom Star

Ryding believed the 2023-24 season would be his last. He shares his thought process: "I always saw the 2023-24 season as a fitting finale. After the last Olympics, each year felt like a bonus. But something changed last season. The results continued and the fire in me didn't go out."

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:47-07:00 August 12th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on David Ryding: Britain’s Unstoppable Slalom Star

The Unforgettable Journey of Team Kostelić: A Family’s Triumph in Alpine Skiing

Croatian Ivica Kostelić’s journey in skiing began at a very young age in an unlikely place: Macedonia. "I started skiing in Macedonia when I was three years old because my dad was a handball coach there," Ivica recalls. However, his ski racing career didn't begin until he joined Zagreb Ski Club, where his dad was a coach, at seven. "My dad took over my training when I was ten, and that’s when our family program started," he says.

By | 2024-11-08T14:43:03-07:00 July 3rd, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on The Unforgettable Journey of Team Kostelić: A Family’s Triumph in Alpine Skiing

Ski Gossip: AJ Ginnis and Christina Födermayr’s Romance Heats Up

June 30th, The ski world is celebrating a new couple: Greek skier AJ Ginnis (29) and Austrian ski crosser Christina Födermayr (23). AJ Ginnis, a former US Ski Team member, has found success since starting to ski for his native country of Greece. Last season, he won the men's slalom silver at the 2023 World Championship.

By | 2024-11-08T14:43:03-07:00 July 3rd, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Ski Gossip: AJ Ginnis and Christina Födermayr’s Romance Heats Up

Charging Tiger: Federica Brignone’s Italian Recipe for Skiing Success at 33

The 33-year-old Italian veteran shows little sign of slowing down as the oldest competitor on tour. Add Brignone’s mantra along with proficient coaching from her brother Davide and it’s a homemade Italian recipe for success.

By | 2024-03-25T10:07:17-06:00 March 22nd, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Charging Tiger: Federica Brignone’s Italian Recipe for Skiing Success at 33

Saalbach Austria Men’s World Cup SL Finals: Feller’s Triumph and Global Showdown

Who is skiing, when and how to watch the men's Sunday, March 17th Saalbach World Cup Slalom Finals On Sunday, March 17th, the Men’s World Cup Finals Slalom (SL) in Saalbach, Austria, will showcase the best of the best in the slalom gate. Only the cream of the crop has made it to the finals.

By | 2024-03-16T13:43:36-06:00 March 16th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Saalbach Austria Men’s World Cup SL Finals: Feller’s Triumph and Global Showdown

Lucas Braathen Returns to World Cup Racing

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen announced Thursday that he will return to World Cup ski racing – representing Brazil. During a news conference live-streamed on Red Bull’s platforms, the Norwegian-Brazilian alpine skiing superstar highlighted his reasons to return, the current relationship with the Norwegian Ski Team, his FIS-point status after changing nations, and the hope to leave a positive legacy.

By | 2024-03-07T15:33:11-07:00 March 7th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Lucas Braathen Returns to World Cup Racing

Building Success: Franjo von Allmen

22-year-old Franjo von Allmen impresses with a rare feat during his first World Cup season: Ranking among the top 25 in the world in the speed events and placing top-5 in super-G and downhill World Cup competitions. Ski Racing Media spoke with the young Swiss racer, who you can follow in the super-G and downhill World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria, on March 22 and 24.

By | 2025-05-15T12:16:10-06:00 February 28th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Building Success: Franjo von Allmen

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.

By | 2024-02-03T13:27:32-07:00 February 3rd, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Recovering Strong: Inside the Women’s Team Rehab – Inspiring Comeback Stories from Stifel US Ski Team

Resilience Reignited: Sabrina Wanjiku Simader Returns to Speed in Cortina

Kenyan, Sabrina Wanjiku Simader is a World Cup racer returning to snow after her injury. Her first race will be at Cortina. She has made a name for herself and embraced diversity along the way.

By | 2024-01-25T07:58:21-07:00 January 25th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Resilience Reignited: Sabrina Wanjiku Simader Returns to Speed in Cortina

Exciting Night Slalom in Schladming: Feller Leads, North American Talent Shines, and the Race for the Title Heats Up!

Who is skiing, when and how to watch Wednesday's Schladming Planai nigh Slalom Get ready for an exhilarating Wednesday night Slalom (SL) in Schladming, Austria, on January 24th. With four Men's World Cup slaloms already contested this season, including the upcoming Schladming night slalom, there are seven more thrilling races.

By | 2024-01-24T03:24:17-07:00 January 23rd, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Exciting Night Slalom in Schladming: Feller Leads, North American Talent Shines, and the Race for the Title Heats Up!

Changing Gears: The Preview for the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Slalom

In the Hahnenkamm Kitzbühel World Cup the event is switching gears on Sunday to slalom on the Ganslernhang. Will Feller hold onto the lead?

By | 2024-01-20T11:03:42-07:00 January 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Changing Gears: The Preview for the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Slalom

Toko Wax Room: Insights from World Cup Speed Skier and Serviceman Sam Morse Waxing for Crucial Sections

World Cup speed skier and serviceman, Sam Morse here, reporting on my experiences on which part of the race is most crucial for your wax call!

By | 2024-01-25T12:35:31-07:00 January 19th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Toko Wax Room: Insights from World Cup Speed Skier and Serviceman Sam Morse Waxing for Crucial Sections

Shiffrin’s Race Prep Amidst Kilde’s Injury: Updates on Flachau Night Slalom and Recovery

Mikaela Shiffrin is gearing up for the Flachau Austria Night Slalom on Tuesday, January 16th. However, her focus isn't solely on the race; it's also on her boyfriend, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, a world-class skier who recently faced a challenging downhill crash at the Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland.

By | 2024-01-15T14:56:03-07:00 January 15th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Shiffrin’s Race Prep Amidst Kilde’s Injury: Updates on Flachau Night Slalom and Recovery

Mikaela Shiffrin: Aiming to Smash Giant Slalom Records at the Kranjska Gora World Cup!

This weekend, the women move to Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, for a weekend of tech racing. Mikaela Shiffrin has her sights set on beginning 2024 by continuing her winning record in the World Cup.

By | 2024-01-05T10:10:10-07:00 January 5th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin: Aiming to Smash Giant Slalom Records at the Kranjska Gora World Cup!

Wiley Maple: Triumphs, Trials, and a Skiing Resurgence

Wiley Maple's ski racing journey reads like a gripping novel, filled with highs, lows, and unexpected twists. A seasoned skier with a seven-season World Cup stretch on the US Ski Team, Maple left an indelible mark with his best result on February 21st, 2015, in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria – a 17th place.

By | 2024-01-03T09:56:21-07:00 January 3rd, 2024 | Comments Off on Wiley Maple: Triumphs, Trials, and a Skiing Resurgence
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