Whiteface Mountain debuted a new full length FIS downhill track at the 2026 NorAm Speed Series, where first year athletes stunned the field and Stefanie Fleckenstein made an emotional return to the top step of the podium. From breakthrough performances to a powerful comeback story, the week showcased the future and resilience of North American speed skiing.

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A recent Fresh Corduroy podcast episode highlights the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA), which supports nearly 5,000 athletes each winter. USCSA leaders discuss collegiate ski racing opportunities beyond the NCAA, emphasizing team scoring, accessibility, and nationwide competition in alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and freeski.

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Alpine skier Lila Lapanja has built her career on independence, resilience and belief. After narrowly missing Olympic qualification twice and facing major setbacks, she chose a new path — representing Slovenia and creating her own structure within the sport. In My Way, Lapanja shares how embracing her heritage and owning her journey brought a deeper sense of purpose, pride and peace.

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Milano Cortina 2026 delivered razor-thin finishes, historic breakthroughs, and dominant multi-medal performances. Here’s every podium across Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Team Combined — with verified times and nation medal counts

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Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a dominant performance in the final alpine race of the 2026 Milano/Cortina Winter Olympics, winning slalom gold by 1.50 seconds. The victory gives her a record third Olympic gold medal — the most ever by a U.S. alpine skier. Camille Rast took silver and Anna Swenn Larsson earned her first Olympic medal with bronze.

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Mikaela Shiffrin built a commanding 0.82-second lead after the first run of the Olympic slalom. Lena Dürr sits closest, with a tightly packed group still in contention heading into the decisive second run.

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Dartmouth returned to the top of the podium in dominant fashion at the Williams Carnival, sweeping all four alpine events and racking up seven podium finishes. Oscar Zimmer and Emma Resnick led the charge with discipline-defining victories, while the NCAA qualifying picture tightened heading into the final race of the regular season at Middlebury.

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The Women’s Olympic Slalom start list is set for the final alpine race of Milano Cortina 2026. See bib numbers, how and when to watch, and Mikaela Shiffrin’s last chance at gold.

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The United States has named its 2026 Roster for the 45th FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, led by World Cup skiers Elisabeth Bocock and Logan Grosdidier. Racing runs March 5–15.

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Loïc Meillard wins Olympic slalom gold as McGrath straddles in the final men’s alpine race of Milan/Cortina 2026.

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Part of the TOKO Wax Room Series, Matteo Padoan shares hard-earned edge tuning lessons for icy, slick conditions.

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Atle Lie McGrath seized control of the Olympic men’s slalom after a chaotic first run at Milan/Cortina 2026. Heavy attrition thinned the medal contenders as pressure and falling snow reshaped the field. One run remains to decide gold.

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The Olympic Men’s Slalom start list is set in Bormio. See bib numbers, top contenders, defending champion Clément Noël, Dave Ryding’s final Olympic race, and full when and how to watch details.

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Felix Monsen and Wiley Maple traded wins in a fiery Nor-Am speed series at Whiteface, turning Olympic disappointment into statement performances ahead of Aspen finals.

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Federica Brignone delivered one of the most emotional performances of the Games, capturing her second gold medal with a commanding giant slalom victory in front of a home crowd. Sara Hector and Thea Louise Stjernesund shared silver in a rare Olympic tie, while heartbreak and pressure defined the rest of the field on skiing’s biggest stage.

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Federica Brignone delivered a commanding first run in the women’s Olympic giant slalom, setting the pace as she chases a second gold medal of the Games. Lena Dürr and Sofia Goggia sit in podium position, while a rare three-way tie and strong American and Canadian showings set up a dramatic second run.

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The Women’s Olympic Giant Slalom start list is set with 44 nations represented. Mikaela Shiffrin, Julia Scheib, Federica Brignone, and Sara Hector headline a stacked Cortina field. Here’s the full breakdown, plus when and how to watch.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history in Bormio, winning Olympic gold in men’s giant slalom and delivering Brazil’s first Winter Olympic medal.

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Four generations deep in ski racing, Andreas Žampa is carrying forward a family legacy built on commitment, precision, and resilience. Beyond the World Cup stage, the Slovak standout is investing in the next generation through the growing Žampa Cup initiative.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen unleashed a breathtaking first run in the Olympic giant slalom, opening a massive lead over reigning champion Marco Odermatt and the stacked Swiss squad. With Brazil chasing history and the field scrambling to respond, the second run is set for a high-pressure showdown.

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