Loïc Meillard set the pace in the first run of the men’s World Cup slalom in Val d’Isère, but the story quickly expanded. Laurie Taylor became the only skier outside the elite start group to crack the top seven, Britain placed three athletes inside the top 15, and eight high-bib racers fought their way into the qualifiers, reshaping the race heading into the second run.

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The men’s World Cup slalom season continues in Val d’Isère with race No. 3 after Levi and Gurgl. Here’s the full start list context, the season podium table, updated standings, and every USA, CAN, and GBR entry—including Stifel U.S. Ski Team starters and independent racers.

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The women open the World Cup super-G season in St. Moritz with Mikaela Shiffrin listed for her first super-G start since December 2023. Raced on the same slope used for the Friday and Saturday downhills, the season opener features a reshaped field and early Olympic-season intrigue.

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Loïc Meillard delivered under pressure to win the Val d’Isère men’s giant slalom, powering a Swiss sweep on the demanding Bellevarde. Luca Aerni claimed the first World Cup GS podium of his career, Marco Odermatt seized sole possession of the season standings lead, and River Radamus stormed from deep in the field to sixth with the fastest second run.

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Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium in St. Moritz, finishing second in the women’s World Cup downhill, while Germany’s Emma Aicher stole the spotlight with a breakout performance. The U.S. team showed depth and momentum, and with key names absent, tomorrow’s Super-G promises more high-speed excitement.

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Stefan Brennsteiner leads a tightly packed men’s giant slalom after the first run in Val d’Isère, with seven skiers within a second and strong late-bib performances on the demanding Bellevarde.

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The men’s Alpine World Cup returns to Europe with Saturday’s Val d’Isère giant slalom. View the full start list, updated podiums, and entries from the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain.

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Saturday brings the second women’s World Cup downhill of the season in St. Moritz. After Lindsey Vonn’s historic win in Friday’s opener, season standings, bib order, and North American depth shape the story heading into Downhill No. 2.

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Lindsey Vonn opened the 2026 Olympic World Cup season with a historic downhill victory in St. Moritz, delivering a dominant performance that rewrote the record books and showcased the depth of the U.S. women’s speed team.

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Lindsey Vonn World Cup Victory 83 / GEPA pictures What a sensational start to the season for Lindsey Vonn. The American star won the first of two women’s World Cup downhills in St. Moritz on Friday by almost a full second. It marked her 83rd career World Cup victory and her first in nearly eight

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Canadian rookie Kendra Giesbrecht makes her World Cup debut with grit, confidence, and a steady rise shaped by years of hard work and trust in her team. Her first weekend on the circuit shows she’s a rising force in Canada’s GS pipeline.

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The men return to Val d’Isère for the first European World Cups since leaving the U.S., with tight standings, rising contenders, and Olympic-season pressure shaping a dramatic GS and slalom weekend.

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SHRED. introduces the 2ND SKIN™ Back Protector Lite line, combining ultra-light, ultra-thin design with EN 1621-2 Level 1 certification. Designed for comfort and everyday use, it encourages skiers and riders to wear certified back protection without bulk.

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The first women’s speed event of the 2026 season opens in St. Moritz. Here is the complete downhill start list and program, including all U.S. and Canadian starters and the top WCSL athletes.

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Swiss skier Michelle Gisin suffered injuries to her right wrist, left knee, and cervical spine after a crash during the second downhill training in St. Moritz. She has been transferred to Zurich for cervical spine surgery and is able to move her arms and legs normally.

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Breezy Johnson enters this Olympic season with renewed purpose after climbing back from injury, a USADA ban, and the heartbreak of missing the 2022 Games. Her world championship triumph last winter reshaped her belief in what’s possible, and now the downhiller sees a rare chance for a full-circle moment in Cortina—the hill that once ended her Olympic dream. With momentum restored and perspective sharpened, she knows nothing is guaranteed, but everything is still within reach.

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Lindsey Vonn enters the 2025–26 speed season in St. Moritz stronger and more prepared than ever. After a summer focused on strength, stability, and dialing in her equipment, Vonn arrives with confidence, experience, and a world-class support team. With the Olympics in Cortina on the horizon, she’s ready to race—not just to participate, but to compete.

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At 16, Logan Grosdidier joins the Stifel U.S. Ski Team as its youngest athlete. Her journey is just beginning, and Ski Racing Media is looking forward to following her season as she navigates the highs, lows, and learning moments of elite ski racing.

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The Olympic-season speed tour opens in St. Moritz with two downhills and a super-G — and early contenders will emerge fast as injuries reshape the field.

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Ski racers at every level hit performance plateaus. Dr. Jim Taylor explains why progress stalls and how athletes can break through with better mindset, risk, and training habits.

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