World Cup Athlete profiles
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.
Peter Gerber PlechJul 03, 2024From Olympian to mom to columnist, Edie Thys Morgan continues to make her mark in
Shauna FarnellApr 30, 2024Lucas Pinheiro Braathen announced his new team for the upcoming ski season 2024/25 at the World Cup Races under the Brazilian flag.
Press ReleaseApr 11, 2024The 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.
Brian PinelliMar 22, 2024Who 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.
Peter LangeMar 16, 2024Lucas 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.
Bente Bjørnsen SherlockMar 07, 202422-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.
Bente Bjørnsen SherlockFeb 28, 2024If 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.
Edie Thys MorganFeb 03, 2024Kenyan, 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.
Ellie HartmanJan 25, 2024Who 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.
Peter LangeJan 23, 2024In the Hahnenkamm Kitzbühel World Cup the event is switching gears on Sunday to slalom on the Ganslernhang. Will Feller hold onto the lead?
Ellie HartmanJan 20, 2024World 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!
Sam MorseJan 19, 2024Mikaela 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.
Peter LangeJan 15, 2024This 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.
Ellie HartmanJan 05, 2024Wiley 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.
Peter LangeJan 03, 2024Race Preview: The men take on the Stelvio World Cup course in Bormio, Italy. They will race downhill and a super-G on December 28th and 29th.
Ellie HartmanDec 27, 2023GEPA pictures/ Mathias Mandl James “Jack” Crawford once scored a game-winning goal assisted by National
Brian PinelliDec 27, 2023Breezy Johnson, a world-class U.S. downhill racer and prominent Stifel US Ski Team member, is under scrutiny by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after missing three whereabouts tests in a year.
SR Staff ReportDec 09, 2023








