From powder plumes and wooden start houses to jet flyovers and global broadcasts, Alta Badia’s Gran Risa has evolved into one of alpine skiing’s most iconic World Cup stages.

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Manuel Feller delivered an emotional World Cup slalom victory in Kitzbühel, ending Austria’s 21-race drought and its first men’s slalom win here since 2017.

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Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the women’s slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, winning both runs to secure her ninth career slalom Crystal Globe. A demanding course, electric crowd, and breakthrough performances from North American athletes defined a memorable World Cup race day.

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Loïc Meillard set the pace in the Kitzbühel men’s slalom first run, with six skiers packed inside half a second on the Ganslern and a wide-open podium fight heading into the second run.

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Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the first run of the women’s slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, opening a commanding lead as the fight tightened behind her. With strong performances from Wendy Holdener, Emma Aicher, and a deep American contingent, plus a breakthrough home run from Martina Bubovská, the stage is set for an intense second run.

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GB Snowsport has selected Dave Ryding, Laurie Taylor, and Billy Major to represent Great Britain in men’s slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Bormio.

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The women’s World Cup slalom is in Špindlerův Mlýn for the final slalom race before the Olympics. Full start list, standings context, and how to watch.

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The official start list is set for the Kitzbühel men’s slalom as the Hahnenkammrennen concludes on the Ganslern. Start list, standings, podium tables, and how to watch.

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Sara Hector delivered a composed and commanding performance to claim victory in the women’s Giant Slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, holding her first-run lead with a strong second run. With three Americans finishing inside the top five and momentum building toward Cortina, the race showcased both elite precision and the growing depth of women’s Giant Slalom heading into the Olympic Games.

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Giovanni Franzoni claims his first World Cup downhill victory on the Streif in Kitzbühel as Marco Odermatt reaches a historic 100th career podium.

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Sara Hector holds a narrow lead after Run One of the Women’s Giant Slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, with Camille Rast and Julia Scheib close behind. Strong performances from Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan highlight a competitive opening run as the podium remains wide open heading into Run Two.

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The 2026 Hahnenkamm Kitzbühel downhill start list previews the Streif Super Bowl, Swiss dominance, key storylines, and when and how to watch the sport’s most coveted race.

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Here’s how and when to watch the women’s World Cup giant slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, plus the full start list, standings, and key storylines.

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How Olympic weightlifting builds explosive power, coordination, and durability in youth alpine ski racers—safely and progressively.

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Marco Odermatt delivered another commanding Kitzbühel super-G victory as Switzerland went 1–2 and first-time Olympian Sam Morse surged into the top 20 from bib 50 in fading light.

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Five races. Five winners. The men’s super-G season arrives in Kitzbühel with no clear favorite, rising Olympic pressure, and the deepest speed discipline field on the World Cup calendar.

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For the first time ever, skiers can experience the iconic Olympia delle Tofane Olympic downhill before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games begin. SkyTechSport’s newest virtual course delivers elite-level realism, shared-slope skiing, and unprecedented freedom of movement—redefining what’s possible in ski simulation.

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The U.S. finalized its women’s Olympic alpine ski team for Cortina 2026. Here’s the full roster, event schedule, and medal outlook.

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The U.S. names its six-man men’s Olympic alpine team for Bormio, blending World Cup winners, podium talent, speed depth, and rising stars.

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From frozen Latvian fields to World Cup slalom start gates, Dženifera “Jenny” Ğērmane’s rise has been anything but easy. Shaped by family sacrifice, repeated injuries, and a leap of faith that saved her career, the 22-year-old Latvian is now a consistent World Cup point scorer—and quietly moving into the Olympic conversation.

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