The World Cup downhill season opens Thursday at the Stifel Birds of Prey after a schedule shift to beat an incoming storm. We’ve included the full start list and daily program for fans following the action in Beaver Creek.

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The World Cup downhill season opens Thursday at the Stifel Birds of Prey in Beaver Creek. With Aleksander Aamodt Kilde returning and the Swiss powerhouse team setting the benchmark, the race will shape early Olympic-season momentum.

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Toko athlete Annika Hunt shares what it felt like to step into a World Cup start gate for the first time in Levi, offering a candid look at the nerves, excitement, and lessons that came with her debut.

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Every racer can learn to ski faster. Here’s how athletes train the ability to handle more speed with confidence and commitment across all alpine disciplines.

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Erik Arvidsson shares the most honest look yet at his long recovery and why the fire is back as he returns to the Beaver Creek downhill. A powerful comeback story.

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Mikaela Shiffrin powered to her fourth straight World Cup slalom win in Copper Mountain, leading a landmark 100th U.S. women’s SL victory on a dramatic second run.

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Mikaela Shiffrin charged to the lead in the Copper Mountain slalom, setting up a high-pressure second run. Six North Americans advanced, and nine high-bib athletes skied into the top 30 on a demanding course.

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The women’s slalom closes the Stifel Copper Cup, the only U.S. stop for the women this season. Download the start lists and daily program and see how and when to watch as Mikaela Shiffrin leads the field into Sunday’s race.

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Alice Robinson delivered a commanding victory at the Stifel Copper Cup, winning both runs to secure her fifth World Cup GS win. Julia Scheib and Thea Louise Stjernesund completed the podium, while four North Americans finished in the top 16.

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Alice Robinson set the pace in the Copper GS first run, with Sara Hector close behind and five North Americans advancing. The chase pack is tight heading into the afternoon.

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Mikaela Shiffrin brings a perfect slalom streak home to Colorado as Copper Mountain hosts the only women’s technical World Cup race in the United States this Olympic season.

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/ GEPA picture The women return to Copper Mountain on Saturday for the second giant slalom of the Stifel Copper Cup, bringing early-season intensity and a deep international field to Colorado. This guide provides the first-run start list along with focused point lists for the top seven starters and every North American athlete in the

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Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed star Lauren Macuga suffered an ACL injury in training and will miss the rest of the season. She confirmed the news on Instagram, promising to come back strong.

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Austria’s Stephan Brennsteiner delivered the best skiing of his career to win the Copper Mountain giant slalom — his first World Cup victory — after a dramatic second run that reshuffled the standings and pushed the world’s best to their limits.

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Austria’s Stefan Brennsteiner set the pace in Copper Mountain’s opening GS run, with only six skiers within a second and five high-bib surprises breaking into the top 30. River Radamus sits 14th, while Erik Read flips from bib 46.

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Kjersti Moritz steps into her first World Cup start on Saturday at the Stifel Copper Cup, launching her dream on the Colorado snow she grew up skiing. Her path, her mindset, and why this debut feels so special.

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The World Cup remains in Copper Mountain on Friday as the men tackle the Stifel Copper Cup giant slalom. Get the full first run start list, daily program, and how to watch.

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Lauren Macuga opens her Olympic season with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team at the Copper Cup, carrying confidence, speed, and her trademark bucket-hat energy into Saturday’s giant slalom.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen’s historic victory lit up homes from Brazil to Norway, inspiring new fans and fueling a surge of excitement around Brazilian skiing.

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Lara Gut-Behrami’s season ended after a training crash left her with a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus. The two-time overall champion now faces a long recovery and an uncertain timeline for her return.

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