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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The women’s North American Cup kicked off at Copper Mountain on the World Cup race hill with a condensed five-race series that demanded consistency and focus. From Mary Bocock’s Super-G sweep to strong international showings and emerging talent, the week showcased athletes pushing for early-season momentum and valuable Nor-Am points.

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The men’s World Cup speed season continues Thursday with a shortened sprint downhill in Val Gardena. With Olympic implications already in play, the start list shows who races where — plus when and how to watch.

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Mikaela Shiffrin crushed the field in the Courchevel night slalom, extending her slalom winning streak as dramatic lead changes and big second-run moves defined the night.

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Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a commanding first run in the Courchevel night slalom, separating herself from the field as warm conditions and a demanding course led to a high number of DNFs among 67 starters.

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From skiing the woods of Québec to standing atop the World Championship podium, Laurence St-Germain’s journey is built on resilience, creativity, and quiet determination. This is the story behind Canada’s slalom world champion.

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The Men’s NorAm circuit raced six days on Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey World Cup hill immediately after the World Cup departed, with Isaiah Nelson leading a deep international field across speed and technical events.

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The women’s World Cup slalom returns Tuesday night in Courchevel with Mikaela Shiffrin chasing another win and Lara Colturi aiming to stay perfect on the podium. See the full start list, season standings, and North American and British entries.

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Winning at the highest level of ski racing isn’t about playing it safe. Dr. Jim Taylor breaks down why courage, commitment, and smart risk-taking separate champions from those who finish “almost there.” This piece explores the decision-points that define races — and how athletes can train the mindset to charge with confidence.

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Mikaela Shiffrin said her return to speed in the St. Moritz super-G delivered exactly what she hoped for: confidence, clarity, and motivation to keep pushing forward during the Olympic season.

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Swiss ski star Michelle Gisin will need another surgery after a serious training fall in St. Moritz left her with knee, spine, and wrist injuries. Her recovery is underway, and the ski racing community is sending support.

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