Henrik Kristoffersen leads after a tight Run 1 on the Chuenisbärgli in Adelboden, with Atle Lie McGrath and Eduard Hallberg separated by mere hundredths. The top 10 is packed within 0.67 seconds, setting the stage for a thrilling second run. Veterans and rising stars alike delivered precision and aggression, while racers from the USA, Great Britain, and Canada had mixed results.
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.
Clément Noël mastered a punishing night slalom in Madonna di Campiglio as rising stars Eduard Hallberg and Paco Rassat delivered podium performances on a course that claimed nine DNFs.
Eduard Hallberg leads an unusually tight men’s slalom in Madonna di Campiglio, with seven skiers within half a second after run one. The surface held perfectly under the lights, setting up a volatile second run with major movement from high bibs. Full start list, analysis, and how and when to watch.
Camille Rast edged Mikaela Shiffrin by 0.14 seconds to win the Kranjska Gora women’s World Cup slalom, completing a GS–SL double in a no-DNF second run decided purely by execution.
Camille Rast leads Mikaela Shiffrin by a tenth after the first run of the women’s World Cup slalom in Kranjska Gora, with four skiers within a second and Shiffrin poised to chase a seventh straight victory.
Camille Rast secures her first World Cup victory in Kranjska Gora, with Julia Scheib and Paula Moltzan rounding out a thrilling podium. Standout second runs from Sofia Goggia, Sara Hector, and Elisabeth Bocock, along with strong performances from North American skiers, made for a race full of tactical brilliance and attacking skiing.
Great Britain delivered one of its most successful alpine ski racing seasons in 2025, combining World Cup top-10s, historic junior results, and breakthrough performances across every major international circuit.
Mikaela Shiffrin erased a first-run deficit with the fastest second run of the night to win the Semmering women’s World Cup slalom by 0.09 seconds, surviving a race transformed by improved conditions and 12 lead changes.
Camille Rast sets the pace in Semmering as Mikaela Shiffrin sits fourth after a brutal slalom first run that sees only 40 of 73 starters reach the finish.
Julia Scheib dominated the Women’s Giant Slalom at Semmering, claiming victory with a masterful second run, while Camille Rast and Sara Hector rounded out the podium. Standout performances from Nina Astner, Maryna Gasienica-Daniel, and North American skiers like Valérie Grenier and Mikaela Shiffrin highlighted an exciting, bumpy race ahead of the next stop in Kranjska Gora.
With only a limited number of races completed and Olympic selection looming, the World Cup super-G entered the Christmas break under mounting pressure. From breakout performances and emotional podiums to depleted fields and tightening calendars, both the women’s and men’s disciplines are already taking shape in an Olympic season.
With the holiday break underway, the World Cup downhill standings are already taking shape in an Olympic season. Preseason injuries, Swiss dominance, and a front-loaded schedule are defining the women’s and men’s races as the road to Cortina d’Ampezzo and Bormio begins to narrow.
Atle Lie McGrath pushed the second run to the limit to win a wildly dramatic Alta Badia slalom on Gran Risa, where eight lead changes reshaped the race and Clément Noël settled for second.
Clément Noël leads a compressed men’s World Cup slalom field after the first run in Alta Badia, with the top 30 separated by just 1.77 seconds. Thirteen skiers remain within a second of the lead, setting up a dramatic second run on Gran Risa before the Christmas break.
Marco Schwarz claimed victory at Alta Badia’s Gran Risa giant slalom, with Lucas Braathen and Stefan Brennsteiner completing the podium. The race highlighted precision, composure, and tactical skiing, while Fabian Gratz’s impressive climb and North American efforts added excitement to a challenging second run.
Marco Schwarz set the standard in Run 1 of the Alta Badia Gran Risa, delivering a precise and aggressive run to take the lead. River Radamus and Stefan Brennsteiner chased with confidence, while top favorites like Marco Odermatt and Henrik Kristoffersen were caught off guard by the course. North Americans Bridger Gile and Radamus impressed, setting the stage for a dramatic Run 2.
Mikaela Shiffrin crushed the field in the Courchevel night slalom, extending her slalom winning streak as dramatic lead changes and big second-run moves defined the night.
Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a commanding first run in the Courchevel night slalom, separating herself from the field as warm conditions and a demanding course led to a high number of DNFs among 67 starters.
Timon Haugan pushed his limits while staying within his ability to win Sunday’s men’s World Cup slalom in Val d’Isère. Norway placed four skiers in the top six as the race demanded tactical skiing and nerve from start to finish.
Loïc Meillard set the pace in the first run of the men’s World Cup slalom in Val d’Isère, but the story quickly expanded. Laurie Taylor became the only skier outside the elite start group to crack the top seven, Britain placed three athletes inside the top 15, and eight high-bib racers fought their way into the qualifiers, reshaping the race heading into the second run.
Loïc Meillard delivered under pressure to win the Val d’Isère men’s giant slalom, powering a Swiss sweep on the demanding Bellevarde. Luca Aerni claimed the first World Cup GS podium of his career, Marco Odermatt seized sole possession of the season standings lead, and River Radamus stormed from deep in the field to sixth with the fastest second run.
Stefan Brennsteiner leads a tightly packed men’s giant slalom after the first run in Val d’Isère, with seven skiers within a second and strong late-bib performances on the demanding Bellevarde.
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