Lindsey Vonn Shines in St. Moritz Super-G Comeback as Cornelia Hütter Claims Victory

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.

By | 2024-12-21T08:45:32-07:00 December 21st, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Lindsey Vonn Shines in St. Moritz Super-G Comeback as Cornelia Hütter Claims Victory

Val Gardena-Gröden Downhill Preview: Who’s Racing and How to Watch

Val Gardena-Gröden Downhill Preview: Who’s Racing and How to Watch. The Saslong downhill in Val Gardena is one of the most demanding courses on the World Cup circuit, stretching 3,446 meters with a vertical drop of 839 meters.

By | 2024-12-20T18:14:59-07:00 December 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Val Gardena-Gröden Downhill Preview: Who’s Racing and How to Watch

Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback Leads St. Moritz Super-G Showdown Against a Stacked Field

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.

By | 2024-12-20T18:11:48-07:00 December 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback Leads St. Moritz Super-G Showdown Against a Stacked Field

Casse Wins Val Gardena Super-G, Goldberg Claims Season’s First U.S. Men’s Podium

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.

By | 2024-12-20T18:10:28-07:00 December 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Casse Wins Val Gardena Super-G, Goldberg Claims Season’s First U.S. Men’s Podium

Bryce Bennett Eyes Third Victory at Val Gardena’s Iconic Saslong Downhill

Steven Nyman’s Challenge: “Tie It Up” Steven Nyman’s words of encouragement to his former U.S.

By | 2024-12-19T18:22:41-07:00 December 19th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Bryce Bennett Eyes Third Victory at Val Gardena’s Iconic Saslong Downhill

Val Gardena / Gröden Super-G Preview: Course Details, Podium Favorites, and How to Watch

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.

By | 2024-12-19T16:07:22-07:00 December 19th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Val Gardena / Gröden Super-G Preview: Course Details, Podium Favorites, and How to Watch

Kristoffersen Claims Val d’Isère Slalom Win as Seymour Scores Season’s First Points

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.

By | 2024-12-15T07:56:52-07:00 December 15th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Kristoffersen Claims Val d’Isère Slalom Win as Seymour Scores Season’s First Points

Steven Amiez Leads Tight Val d’Isère Slalom as Jett Seymour Sneaks Into Top 30

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.

By | 2024-12-15T04:44:32-07:00 December 15th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Steven Amiez Leads Tight Val d’Isère Slalom as Jett Seymour Sneaks Into Top 30

History in the Making: Women Return to Race Super-G on Birds of Prey

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.

By | 2024-12-14T19:01:53-07:00 December 14th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on History in the Making: Women Return to Race Super-G on Birds of Prey

Cornelia Huetter Wins Historic Birds of Prey Downhill as Lauren Macuga Shines with Career-Best Finish

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.

By | 2024-12-14T14:51:55-07:00 December 14th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Cornelia Huetter Wins Historic Birds of Prey Downhill as Lauren Macuga Shines with Career-Best Finish

World Cup Speed Stars on U.S. vs. European Race Culture: Odermatt, Paris, and More Weigh In

Birds of Prey Crowd Photo: Meredith Guinan World Cup Speed Stars Weigh In Marco Odermatt

By | 2024-12-13T21:32:17-07:00 December 13th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on World Cup Speed Stars on U.S. vs. European Race Culture: Odermatt, Paris, and More Weigh In

Birds of Prey Makes History: Women’s Downhill Debut and Rising U.S. Speed Stars

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.

By | 2024-12-14T06:26:34-07:00 December 13th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Birds of Prey Makes History: Women’s Downhill Debut and Rising U.S. Speed Stars

Haley Cutler’s Journey: From Sun Valley to World Cup Debut at Beaver Creek

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?”

By | 2024-12-13T10:23:08-07:00 December 13th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Haley Cutler’s Journey: From Sun Valley to World Cup Debut at Beaver Creek

Federica Brignone Shines in Birds of Prey Debut Training Run as Vonn Foreruns

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.

By | 2024-12-20T06:52:17-07:00 December 11th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Federica Brignone Shines in Birds of Prey Debut Training Run as Vonn Foreruns

Marco Schwarz Returns to World Cup Slalom After Overcoming Injury Setbacks

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.

By | 2024-12-12T12:20:24-07:00 December 11th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Marco Schwarz Returns to World Cup Slalom After Overcoming Injury Setbacks

Lindsey Vonn Set to Forerun Birds of Prey: Comeback Gains Momentum in Beaver Creek

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.

By | 2024-12-12T12:20:36-07:00 December 11th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Lindsey Vonn Set to Forerun Birds of Prey: Comeback Gains Momentum in Beaver Creek

Thomas Tumler Leads Swiss Sweep in Beaver Creek as Radamus Shines for U.S.

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.

By | 2024-12-08T15:59:33-07:00 December 8th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thomas Tumler Leads Swiss Sweep in Beaver Creek as Radamus Shines for U.S.

Thomas Tumler Leads as Patrick Kenney Qualifies in Thrilling Beaver Creek GS

Norwegian Felix McGrath, son of former U.S. Ski Team member Felix McGrath Sr., took the course wearing bib eight. Delivering a composed and technically brilliant run, McGrath crossed the finish line in third place, 1.01 seconds behind Tumler and 0.65 behind Kranjec, keeping the competition tight heading into the final run.

By | 2024-12-08T15:19:34-07:00 December 8th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thomas Tumler Leads as Patrick Kenney Qualifies in Thrilling Beaver Creek GS

Birds of Prey super-G Preview: Who’s Racing and How to Watch

The Birds of Prey super-G course at Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado, has been a cornerstone of men’s World Cup ski racing since its debut in December 1997. The last four super-G races held at Beaver Creek showcased a thrilling rivalry between Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Marco Odermatt. Odermatt claimed victories in 2019 and 2021, while Kilde won back-to-back races in 2021 and 2022.

By | 2024-12-06T18:44:16-07:00 December 6th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Birds of Prey super-G Preview: Who’s Racing and How to Watch

Stifel Birds of Prey Downhill 2024: Justin Murisier’s Stunning Victory and Marco Odermatt’s Podium Performance”

High Stakes at Birds of Prey Downhill The Stifel Birds of Prey Downhill unfolded under

By | 2024-12-06T19:44:41-07:00 December 6th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Stifel Birds of Prey Downhill 2024: Justin Murisier’s Stunning Victory and Marco Odermatt’s Podium Performance”

Can U.S. Downhillers Shine at Birds of Prey? New Coaches and Training Spark Optimism

With new coaches, new confidence and more GS training, America’s downhillers are ready to race. It’s been a while since American men have put on a decent show on home snow. This weekend, they hope to change that on the famed Birds of Prey course at Beaver Creek, Colorado. “The first time I was on Birds of Prey was 2011,” says Ryan Cochran-Siegle. “We’ve had success intermittently, but it would be nice to put forth a stronger effort this season.”

By | 2024-12-05T09:18:19-07:00 December 5th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Can U.S. Downhillers Shine at Birds of Prey? New Coaches and Training Spark Optimism

Cancellation of the 2024 Tremblant PwC World Cup due to insufficient cold weather

Despite comprehensive planning and a well-orchestrated snowmaking plan relying on a world class system, the temperatures of the last few days needed to be colder to create the snow coverage required for the PwC Tremblant World Cup scheduled for December 7 and 8, 2024. These circumstances have led the organizers to decide to cancel this edition.

By | 2024-12-04T09:12:52-07:00 December 2nd, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Cancellation of the 2024 Tremblant PwC World Cup due to insufficient cold weather

Mikaela Shiffrin Evacuated After Dramatic Fall in Killington GS as Sara Hector Wins Killington GS Race Review

With Sweden’s Sara Hector leading and Croatia’s Zrinka Ljutic in second, Shiffrin had the chance to deliver a dramatic finale. However, her run came to an abrupt end when she fell on the steep pitch, sliding hard into the safety netting. The crowd fell silent, anxiously awaiting updates. Shiffrin required a rescue sled to reach the bottom and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

By | 2024-11-30T19:22:32-07:00 November 30th, 2024 | Tags: , | Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin Evacuated After Dramatic Fall in Killington GS as Sara Hector Wins Killington GS Race Review
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