McGrath Leads Wild Gurgl Slalom as High-Bib Skiers Surge Into Contention

1 month ago
Peter Lange

The first run in Gurgl delivered one of the tightest slalom leaderboards in years. Atle Lie McGrath leads, while Tanguy Nef and Edvard Hallberg share second and seven high-bib skiers — including Austria’s Simon Rueland — crashed into the top 30. Britain qualified two for the afternoon, but no North Americans made the cut.

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Gürgl Slalom Preview: Shiffrin Defends as Young Challengers Rise

1 month ago
Peter Lange

Mikaela Shiffrin returns to Gürgl as the defending winner, leading a confident Stifel U.S. Ski Team that tops the Nations Cup after Sölden and Levi. Rising challengers like Lara Colturi, Emma Aicher, Camille Rast, and Zrinka Ljutić aim to pressure the field in the second women’s slalom of the Olympic season.

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SHRED. Partners with SNØ to Elevate Safety and Training in Norway

1 month 1 week ago
Press Release

Norway’s indoor ski arena SNØ has partnered with eyewear and protective gear brand SHRED., equipping instructors and ski patrol with goggles, helmets, and back protectors. The collaboration brings SHRED. into Norway for the first time, highlighting innovative safety technology like Contrast Boosting Lens™ 2.0 and promoting safer, higher-performance skiing.

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Braathen Wins Levi Men’s Slalom, Hallberg Shines for Finland

1 month 1 week ago
Katie Twible

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history at Levi, claiming Brazil’s first-ever men’s World Cup slalom victory. Eduard Hallberg electrified the home crowd with a breakthrough finish for Finland, while Britain’s Laurie Taylor and Dave Ryding shone in the second run. Cooper Puckett earned his first World Cup points in his debut slalom, making it a day of milestones and surprises on the Arctic slopes.

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Lucas Leads the Charge: Braathen Sets the Pace in Levi Men’s Slalom Opener

1 month 1 week ago
Katie Twible

Lucas Braathen dominates the first run of the Levi Men’s Slalom World Cup opener, with Clement Noël and Timon Haugan rounding out the top three. Standout performances from young gun Eduard Hallberg and depth from Norway and France set the stage for an exciting second run.

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Shiffrin Owns Levi Slalom; Colturi Second on Birthday, Aicher Earns First SL Podium

1 month 1 week ago
Peter Lange

Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season with a dominant win in Levi, sweeping both runs. Lara Colturi charged to second on her 19th birthday, and Emma Aicher claimed her first World Cup slalom podium. Paula Moltzan surged 15 places with the second-fastest run to finish fourth.

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