Atle Lie McGrath pushed the second run to the limit to win a wildly dramatic Alta Badia slalom on Gran Risa, where eight lead changes reshaped the race and Clément Noël settled for second.

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Clément Noël leads a compressed men’s World Cup slalom field after the first run in Alta Badia, with the top 30 separated by just 1.77 seconds. Thirteen skiers remain within a second of the lead, setting up a dramatic second run on Gran Risa before the Christmas break.

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The men’s World Cup slalom continues on Gran Risa in Alta Badia with the fourth race of the season. See the full daily program, start list, standings context, and how and when to watch before the short Christmas break.

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Marco Schwarz claimed victory at Alta Badia’s Gran Risa giant slalom, with Lucas Braathen and Stefan Brennsteiner completing the podium. The race highlighted precision, composure, and tactical skiing, while Fabian Gratz’s impressive climb and North American efforts added excitement to a challenging second run.

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Sofia Goggia claimed her eighth World Cup super-G victory in Val d’Isère as Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium in third. Alice Robinson finished second and retained the season discipline
lead.

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After a terrifying training crash, Czech World Cup skier Tereza Nová is focused on one goal: independence. Supported by family, fans, and the ski racing community, her journey is a powerful reminder that life — and purpose — continue after injury.

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Marco Schwarz set the standard in Run 1 of the Alta Badia Gran Risa, delivering a precise and aggressive run to take the lead. River Radamus and Stefan Brennsteiner chased with confidence, while top favorites like Marco Odermatt and Henrik Kristoffersen were caught off guard by the course. North Americans Bridger Gile and Radamus impressed, setting the stage for a dramatic Run 2.

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The Alta Badia Gran Risa marks its 40th anniversary this weekend, celebrating four decades of legendary World Cup racing on one of the sport’s most technical and iconic slopes.

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The men return to Alta Badia on Sunday for a World Cup giant slalom on the demanding Gran Risa. Please review the complete start list, podium leaders, North American entries, and details on when and how to watch live.

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The women’s World Cup super-G moves to Val d’Isère as the Olympic season pressure continues to build. See the full start list, USA and Canadian rosters, and when and how to watch one of speed skiing’s key early tests.

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Franjo von Allmen edged Marco Odermatt to win the Saslong Classic downhill as Switzerland swept the top two spots again and Italy earned its third podium in three days on home snow.

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Cornelia Huetter of Austria dominated the Val d’Isère downhill, taking the win with a near two-second advantage. Kira Weidle Winkelmann and Lindsey Vonn completed the podium while North Americans showed depth with strong top 30 performances, including Breezy Johnson in seventh and Valérie Grenier 23rd.

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Jan Zabystran shocked the alpine world with a historic super-G victory in Val Gardena, earning the first men’s World Cup win for the Czech Republic and denying Marco Odermatt late on the Saslong.

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The women’s World Cup downhill returns to Val d’Isère with added Olympic selection and seeding on the line. Lindsey Vonn leads a deep field as speed racing resumes on the Oreiller-Killy.

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The men return to the full-length Saslong for the final day of racing in Val Gardena / Gröden. See the downhill start list, season podiums, and Olympic-season storylines as the World Cup speed week concludes in the Dolomites.

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Freddy Carrick-Smith skied to a breakthrough Europa Cup giant slalom victory in Valloire, becoming the first British man to win a men’s EC GS. The two-day race block also reshaped the season standings.

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Fredrik Moeller is recovering after a severe crash during the Val Gardena World Cup downhill. He suffered spinal fractures and lost two front teeth but is in stable condition and expected to start moving again in 30 days.

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The men’s World Cup super-G returns to Val Gardena on Friday with a stacked start list and no margin for error. Marco Odermatt leads the field again, but Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr and a deep group of challengers are ready to test him on the Saslong.

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Marco Odermatt claimed his 50th career World Cup victory and fifth win of the season in Thursday’s Val Gardena sprint downhill. Switzerland went 1–2, while Italy thrilled the home crowd by placing four skiers inside the top 10 amid fog delays, dramatic crashes, and standout high-bib performances.

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Off-season training builds more than strength. It develops the balance, rhythm, and force control that young ski racers rely on when skis hit snow. Learn how movement, play, and strength work together to create better skiing.

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