Full men’s World Cup Finals downhill start list from Kvitfjell plus how to watch, top contenders, and race analysis.

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Four skiers can still win the downhill crystal globe. Here’s the Kvitfjell Finals start order—plus how and when to watch the race that will decide the title.

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Three Paralympic Games and a gold medal later, Andrew Kurka has become one of the most fearless athletes in para alpine skiing. Raised on a remote Alaskan homestead, Kurka built a career defined by grit, resilience, and relentless work ethic. From charging lines others would not attempt to inspiring the next generation of athletes, his journey reflects a legacy built on perseverance and purpose both on and off the slopes.

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At just 19, Audrey Crowley is emerging as one of the most exciting young athletes in Para Alpine skiing. The Eagle, Colorado native has already earned multiple World Cup podiums and a World Championships bronze medal while balancing competition in both para and able-bodied racing. With the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a new chapter ahead at the University of Denver, Crowley’s rise on the international stage is only just beginning.

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Salomon is returning to North American alpine racing with a grassroots strategy focused on athlete development, product evolution, and rebuilding trust within the racing community. Former racer Lauren Samuels is leading the effort, bringing the brand back to the start gate with a long-term vision rooted in youth programs and coach relationships.

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Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) is hiring an Alpine Program Director and a Marketing & Communications Manager in Aspen, Colorado. Join a world-class organization leading athlete development and storytelling in competitive skiing.

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Resi Stiegler joins the Fresh Corduroy Podcast to reflect on her World Cup career, sharing insights on slalom specialization, racing mindset, injury resilience, and the joy that defined her time in ski racing.

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Complete World Junior Alpine Championships results from Narvik, including giant slalom, slalom, and team parallel. Trocker dominates, Sweden wins team gold, and Fux delivers under pressure.

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USA’s Paul Epstein shuts down the Global Racing Ski Team, a proven pathway that helped develop and return World Cup skiers.

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Discover the top ski racing camps for 2026, from glacier training in Europe to summer sessions at Mt. Hood and academy programs across North America. This guide highlights upcoming spring, summer, and fall training opportunities to help athletes build skills, gain experience, and prepare for the next race season.

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Team Palisades Tahoe is hiring a Head Coach & FIS Alpine Program Manager (U19) to lead athlete development, coaching staff, and high-performance programming at one of North America’s premier ski racing venues.

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Fitness testing in alpine ski racing can improve training decisions, track adaptation, and support athlete development when coaches use data with context. This article explains how Skills Quest-Fitness helps programs apply standardized testing effectively without overinterpreting results.

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Loveland Ski Club is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Director to lead operations, staff, and program delivery for one of the Rocky Mountain region’s premier ski training organizations. This full-time leadership role will guide athlete development programs, oversee on-mountain operations, and build strong partnerships within the ski community.

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French alpine legend Alexis Pinturault will retire after the 2026 World Cup Finals in Hafjell, ending one of the greatest careers in ski racing.

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Twelve Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes head to the 2026 World Cup Finals in Lillehammer as Shiffrin, Aicher and McGrath lead the Crystal Globe races.

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Ikon Pass has launched sales for the 2026/27 season with a new partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, offering a discount on Ikon Session Passes and exclusive fan access to athletes, events, and a World Cup sweepstakes experience at Deer Valley in 2027.

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The women’s technical fields for the World Cup Finals in Hafjell are now set. Mikaela Shiffrin dominated slalom while Julia Scheib secured the giant slalom crystal globe heading into the final races of the season.

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The men’s speed discipline fields for the World Cup Finals in Hafjell are now set. Marco Odermatt has already secured the downhill and super-G crystal globes, while the Top-25 qualifiers prepare for the final races of the season. The slalom and giant slalom Finals preview is covered in a separate article.

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Mikaela Shiffrin wins the women’s World Cup slalom in Åre for her 72nd career slalom victory and strengthens her lead over Emma Aicher in the overall race.

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Mikaela Shiffrin led the first run of the Women’s World Cup slalom in Åre, while Emma Aicher stayed close and kept pressure on the overall title race.

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