Paco Rassat delivered a breakthrough victory in Adelboden, winning a razor-thin men’s World Cup slalom ahead of Atle Lie McGrath and Henrik Kristoffersen. With the fastest second run and shifting slalom standings, the Chuenisbärgli once again proved why slalom remains the most unpredictable and thrilling discipline this winter.

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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.

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The cancellation of the Zauchensee women’s World Cup super-G has tightened the Olympic-season speed calendar, with Tarvisio now the most likely venue to replace the lost race.

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The women’s World Cup super-G is in Zauchensee, Austria, as Olympic selection pressure builds. Full start list, daily program, and viewing instructions.

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Men’s slalom has been the most unpredictable discipline of the 2026 World Cup season. Five races, five winners, and Olympic pressure rising as the world’s best arrive in Adelboden. How and when to watch, plus the full start list and
breakdowns.

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Marco Odermatt wins Adelboden’s men’s giant slalom for a fifth straight year as River Radamus delivers the fastest second run and charges from 30th to seventh.

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Lindsey Vonn dominates the Zauchensee Downhill, showcasing unmatched precision, speed, and control. With two Americans on the podium and strong performances across Europe, the women’s speed circuit delivered excitement, teamwork, and emerging talent.

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Marco Odermatt separated himself early on Adelboden’s demanding Chuenisbärgli, leading a tight group of seven podium contenders after a challenging first run.

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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.

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Ski racing carries inherent risk, but injury prevention and return-to-snow systems are evolving. Coaches and programs are rethinking how athletes recover, rebuild confidence, and return safely—through better communication, smarter training design, and a culture that prioritizes long-term health.

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Zauchensee hosts a pivotal women’s World Cup downhill as Olympic selection pressure builds. Full start list, daily program, start times, and how to watch included.

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The Adelboden men’s World Cup giant slalom start list is set, with Olympic stakes rising. Ski Racing Media includes the daily program and when-and-how-to-watch information.

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Marcel Hirscher has officially ruled out a return this Olympic winter, ending months of speculation. His decision sharply contrasts with Lindsey Vonn’s successful comeback and gold-medal momentum.

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Blizzard Skis expands its Firebird lineup with the new Firebird Race-Type Series for winter 2026/27, delivering World Cup–derived construction, uncompromising torsional stiffness, and a bold new purple design built for elite on-piste performance.

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BRASS begins 2026 with record fundraising success, nationwide BRASS 101 programs, and a January educational webinar led by the Utah Avalanche Center.

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Nolan Sweeney’s World Cup debut in Alta Badia marked a milestone shaped by patience, perspective, and belief. From New Hampshire roots to racing the iconic Gran Risa, the experience reaffirmed that he belongs at the sport’s highest level.

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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.

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Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley has been named Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, stepping into the role on February 1, 2026. A former elite athlete and seasoned sport executive, Fitzgerald Mosley brings decades of leadership experience across nonprofit, Olympic, and community-based sport as the Center enters its next chapter focused on athlete safety, accountability, and trust.

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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.

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Henrik Kristoffersen returns to Madonna di Campiglio’s iconic night slalom with 98 World Cup podiums, history within reach, and pressure fully exposed under the lights.

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