World Cup Race News

Lindsey Vonn returns to the St. Moritz slope for the second Super-G race of the weekend, building on her impressive 14th-place finish in her comeback to World Cup competition. Facing a stacked field led by today’s winner Cornelia Huetter, runner-up Lara Gut-Behrami, and third-place Sofia Goggia, Vonn aims to refine her performance on one of her most successful tracks. With snow and clouds expected, the conditions promise an unpredictable and thrilling race.

The first of two St. Moritz super-G races delivered excitement from start to finish, with Lindsey Vonn’s much-anticipated comeback adding a historic layer to the event. While Austria’s Cornelia Hütter claimed victory and a star-studded podium showcased the best in the sport, Vonn’s 14th-place finish proved she remains a formidable competitor. The race also highlighted strong performances from the Italian team, which placed four skiers in the top six, demonstrating their dominance in speed events.

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Lindsey Vonn’s highly anticipated return headlines this weekend’s Super-G races in St. Moritz, where she faces a stacked field including Lara Gut-Behrami, Sofia Goggia, and Austria’s top talent. Rising U.S. stars Lauren Macuga and Keely Cashman aim to build on strong starts, while Haley Cutler and Breezy Johnson look to make their mark. The action begins early Saturday, promising excitement on one of the World Cup’s most iconic tracks.

Italy’s Mattia Casse claimed his first World Cup victory in the Val Gardena / Gröden super-G, edging Jared Goldberg of the U.S. by just 0.01 seconds. Casse celebrated his milestone win at the same venue where he earned his first podium two years ago, crediting his love for the slope and conditions. Goldberg, fired up after his career-best finish, delivered the U.S. men’s first podium of the season, while pre-race favorite Marco Odermatt of Switzerland rounded out the top three.

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The Val Gardena / Gröden Super-G promises thrilling action on the legendary Saslong course. Known for its demanding terrain, the track features a 490-meter vertical drop over 2.1 kilometers, testing skiers with fast, sweeping turns and technical precision. Last year’s podium finishers—Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr, teammate Daniel Hemetsberger, and Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt—return to battle for the top spot. With North American standouts like James Crawford, River Radamus, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle in the mix, fans can expect intense competition on Friday, Dec. 20.

Henrik Kristoffersen claimed his first victory of the season in Val d’Isère with a commanding second run, edging teammate Atle Lie McGrath and Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard for the top spot. Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen delivered a stunning 22-position climb to tie for fourth, while Jett Seymour secured his first points of the season, finishing 21st for the U.S. Ski Team.

Steven Amiez thrilled the home crowd in Val d’Isère, delivering the fastest first-run time under flat light on the challenging Stade Olympique de Bellevarde. With six racers within a second of his lead, including Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen and Atle Lie McGrath, the stage is set for an intense afternoon finale. Jett Seymour of the U.S. earned the final qualifying spot, securing his first second run of the season.

For only the second time in history, the Women’s World Cup returns to the iconic Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek, Colorado, for a super-G race. Traditionally reserved for men’s speed events, this legendary venue promises steep pitches, blind turns, and technical challenges for the world’s best female skiers. Read the full story for course details, key athletes to watch, and what makes this event a milestone in the sport.

Austria’s Cornelia Huetter claimed victory in the first-ever women’s Birds of Prey downhill, while rising American star Lauren Macuga delivered a career-best fourth-place finish, thrilling the home crowd.

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History in the making at Beaver Creek! Women’s downhill debuts on the legendary Birds of Prey course, showcasing world-class speed skiing. Discover the top racers, iconic jumps, and U.S. Ski Team stars making waves this season.

In 2022, Haley Cutler was doing what most of the ski racing world was doing—watching the Beijing Winter Olympics. Among the competitors in the speed events were former peers, women she had either grown up racing with or encountered on the FIS circuit. She was overcome with a revelation: “We’ve all competed against each other before. Why can't we do that again? Why can't I be there with them?”

Racing for the first time on Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey downhill course, the world’s fastest women know they must enlist every tactical skill in the playbook.

VAL D’ISÈRE, France – Marco Schwarz is making his highly anticipated return to the World Cup circuit this weekend. The Austrian skier will compete in Sunday’s slalom in Val d’Isère, nearly a year after suffering a cruciate ligament tear and just three and a half months after disc surgery.

Lindsey Vonn will test out the downhill and super-G courses as a forerunner before the Stifel Birds of Prey World Cup races this weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

Swiss Sweep in Beaver Creek Ends with Tumler’s Historic Win

The final race of the weekend capped a remarkable performance for Switzerland, as Thomas Tumler claimed his first World Cup victory in Beaver Creek, making it three wins in three races for the Swiss team.