Mikaela Shiffrin Nominated for 2026 ESPY After Historic Olympic and World Cup Season

15 hours 31 minutes ago
SR Staff Report

Mikaela Shiffrin has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Athlete – Women's Sports following one of the most dominant seasons in alpine skiing history. The three-time Olympic champion earned Olympic gold, won nine World Cup slaloms, and extended her record as the winningest skier of all time.

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Giovanni Franzoni Opens Up About Loss, Olympic Silver and Success

1 day 16 hours ago
Bente Bjørnsen Sherlock

Giovanni Franzoni's breakthrough season brought World Cup victories, Olympic silver and a new perspective on life after the loss of teammate Matteo Franzoso. In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, the Italian star discusses success, family, education and the experiences that shaped his remarkable rise.

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Fortis Partners With Ski Racing Media to Support Free Alpine Ski Racing Coverage

2 days 1 hour ago
SR Staff Report

Fortis, a national leader in commercial roof warranties and asset life extension, has partnered with Ski Racing Media to support free alpine ski racing coverage. The collaboration highlights the shared principles of preparation, performance, risk management, and long-term success that drive both elite sport and commercial real estate, while bringing new stories, insights, and perspectives to the ski racing community.

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Team Summit Colorado Announces 2026 Wall of Fame Inductees

2 days 22 hours ago
Press Release

Team Summit Colorado announced its 2026 Wall of Fame class, honoring alpine coach Tiania Tutt Adams, freeskiing pioneer Ian Borgeson, Nordic skiing leader Jon “Zeke” Zdechlik, and snowboarding trailblazer Elise Sather Radebaugh for their lasting contributions to snow sports and the Summit County community.

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Opportunity Knocks: U.S. Collegiate Skiers Invited to Pursue 2027 Winter World University Games in China

3 days 22 hours ago
SR Staff Report

The 2027 Winter World University Games in China offer U.S. collegiate alpine skiers a unique opportunity to compete on an international stage, gain valuable Games experience, and represent Team USA in giant slalom, slalom, and team parallel events.

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Triple Olympic champion Franjo von Allmen signs contract with HEAD Rebels until 2030

1 week ago
Matt Garcka

Franjo von Allmen has committed his future to HEAD Rebels, signing a contract extension through 2030. The Olympic and World champion has enjoyed a meteoric rise in alpine skiing, collecting five World Cup victories, multiple world and Olympic gold medals, and establishing himself as one of the sport’s premier speed specialists.

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Stifel U.S. Ski Team Coaches and Athletes Share Insights at Rocky Mountain Division Roundtable

1 week ago
SR Staff Report

The Second Annual Rocky Mountain Division Roundtable at Copper Mountain brought together Stifel U.S. Ski Team coaches, athletes, and development coaches for an open discussion on athlete development, coaching philosophy, and the pathway to elite ski racing.

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Inside SNØ: How Norway’s Indoor Ski Center is Shaping the Future of Ski Racing

1 week ago
Katie Twible

As weather variability and shrinking glacier access create new challenges for summer ski training, more clubs, academies, and national teams are turning to indoor facilities like Norway's SNØ. With race-quality snow, dedicated training lanes, advanced coaching technology, and predictable conditions year-round, SNØ is becoming an increasingly important tool for athlete development and preseason preparation.

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FIS Approves 2026-27 Alpine Ski World Cup Calendars Ahead of Crans-Montana Worlds

1 week 1 day ago
SR Staff Report

FIS has officially finalized the 2026-27 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar, featuring 43 men's races and 40 women's races across Europe and North America. Highlights include the 2027 World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, the return of Killington and Copper Mountain, and a season-ending showdown at the Sun Valley Finals.

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Northwood School Seeks Director of Ski Operations and Communications

1 week 1 day ago
Press Release

Northwood School is seeking a Director of Ski Operations and Communications to support its snow sports programs through athletic operations, student-athlete support, communications, and brand development. The role includes travel logistics, academic coordination, social media management, content creation, and residential life responsibilities.

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Alexander Ospelt Elected FIS President After Historic One-Vote Victory

2 weeks ago
SR Staff Report

Alexander Ospelt was elected FIS president by a single vote at the 57th FIS Congress in Belgrade, defeating incumbent Johan Eliasch 65-64. In his first press conference, Ospelt outlined plans to strengthen Alpine skiing through improved television presentation, greater athlete visibility, increased prize money, and expanded opportunities for smaller nations.

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