Atle Lie McGrath wins the Kranjska Gora slalom by 0.01 seconds over Henrik Kristoffersen as the podium is separated by just 0.04.

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Elena Curtoni thrilled the home crowd in Val di Fassa with a commanding victory in Sunday’s Women’s Super-G. In a tightly contested race where just 0.34 seconds separated the top five, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie secured second while Italy’s Asja Zenere surged from bib 33 to claim her first Super-G World Cup podium.

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Atle Lie McGrath leads the Kranjska Gora World Cup slalom after the first run, with Lucas Pinheiro Braathen close behind and several racers still in podium contention.

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The Kranjska Gora slalom start list is set. See how and when to watch the Podkoren field and the tightest World Cup title race.

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Mikaela Shiffrin makes a rare Super-G start in Val di Fassa as Sofia Goggia leads the globe race and racers chase World Cup Finals qualification.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins the Kranjska Gora giant slalom, beating Loïc Meillard and Stefan Brennsteiner as the GS crystal globe race heads to the World Cup Finals.

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Laura Pirovano thrilled the home crowd in Val di Fassa, edging Austria’s Cornelia Huetter by just .01 seconds to claim her second downhill victory of the weekend. Switzerland’s Corinne Suter completed a tightly contested podium in third, while Breezy Johnson led the Americans in fourth. The dramatic finish also reshaped the race for the women’s Downhill World Cup globe heading toward Finals.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the Kranjska Gora giant slalom after the first run as six skiers sit within one second and three Stifel U.S. Ski Team racers qualify.

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The women’s World Cup returns to Val di Fassa for the second downhill of the weekend. See the official start list, race preview, and how to watch.

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Marco Odermatt leads the men’s giant slalom start list in Kranjska Gora on Podkoren 3. See when and how to watch, the downloadable start list, standings, and WCSL seed.

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British slalom prospect Zak Carrick-Smith will make his World Cup debut in Kranjska Gora, joining his brothers and marking a rare moment for GB Snowsport.

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The NCAA announces the alpine field for the 2026 Skiing Championships in Park City featuring top collegiate racers from around the world.

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Early success in alpine skiing is often treated as a predictor of future greatness. Yet large-scale research shows that most Olympic and World Cup champions were not standout performers in their youth. In a sport where peak performance often arrives in the late twenties, early talent identification may reward early maturation rather than long-term potential. The challenge for skiing systems is not predicting champions at fourteen, but ensuring they remain in the sport long enough for their true potential to emerge.

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Team Summit Colorado athletes Stanley Buzek and Jevin Palmquist have been named to the U.S. roster for the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, highlighting the program’s continued success in developing top junior talent.

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Laura Pirovano captured her first World Cup podium and victory in the Val di Fassa downhill, edging Emma Aicher by 0.01 seconds while Breezy Johnson led the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in third.

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A field of 55 skiers from 15 nations will race the La VolatA downhill in Val di Fassa, as Emma Aicher leads the World Cup downhill standings.

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The Estrie Elite Alpine Team (ÉÉAE) in Quebec is hiring a full-time FIS Coach starting June 2026. The role focuses on leading athlete development, planning on-snow and dryland training, and supporting high-performance alpine racers within the LTAD and Alpine Canada Ascension pathways.

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The Alberta ski racing community is mourning the loss of 15-year-old Lake Louise Ski Club athlete Emilio, whose passion, talent, and spirit left a lasting impact on teammates, coaches, and the broader alpine community.

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Alpine Canada announced that President and CEO Therese Brisson will step down at the end of summer 2026 after nearly six years leading the organization through major growth, new World Cup events, and improved athlete performance.

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Ikon Pass will go on sale for the 2026–27 season on March 12 with access to 76 global destinations, new Midwest resorts, expanded Colorado access, and new perks including renewal rewards and risk-free purchase options.

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