The Team Around Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Is Introducing Itself
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen announced his new team for the upcoming ski season 2024/25 at the World Cup Races under the Brazilian flag.
An Emotional Finale as Feller Raises Globe on Home Snow and Haugan Secures First Slalom World Cup Victory
Emotions were high as Manuel Feller raised the slalom World Cup Crystal Globe in Saalbach, Austria. Timon Haugan wins his first World Cup race.
Timon Haugan Leads After the Initial Run in the Slalom World Cup Finals, Hungry for First Career Win in the Discipline
Timon Haugan leads after the first run in the men's World Cup Finals slalom. If Haugan holds onto the lead it will be his first World Cup slalom victory of his career.
Mikaela Shiffrin Earns 97th Career Win in Stunning Slalom Finals Victory
Saturday, March 16th, Saalbach Austria, Stifel US Ski Team's shining star Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a first-run deficit to earn her seventh World Cup slalom victory of the season.
Saalbach World Cup Slalom Final: Larsson Leads, Shiffrin Chases in Final Run
Saturday, March 16th, Saalbach Austria, the only woman not named Mikaela Shiffrin or Petra Vlhová to win a World Cup slalom this season; Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson has the first-run lead. Skiing with bib 2 in warm salted snow, the Soldeu slalom winner has put herself in the driver's seat for her career fourth victory.
Shiffrin’s Triumph: Clinches Slalom Title Ahead of Saalbach Final
On March 10th Åre, Sweden hosted the final regular season slalom of the 2024 season. It would witness the injury return of Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin. Even if Germany's Lena Dürr could find a way to win, Shiffrin would only need 13 points to clinch the season's slalom title. However, In her first race back since January 26th, Shiffrin did much more. The first run leader ended the day with her career 96th victory, her 59th in slalom. On the hill, she won her first World Cup and clinched the 2024 slalom title, her eighth.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Thrilling Comeback: Leads Slalom in Åre, Sweden
On March 10th, after the first run of slalom in Åre, Sweden, the returning Mikaela Shiffrin leads the field of women's World Cup skiers. After she fell, racing downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo, ski fans missed her excellence, but she delivered above their expectations in today's morning run.
Lucas Braathen Returns to World Cup Racing
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen announced Thursday that he will return to World Cup ski racing – representing Brazil. During a news conference live-streamed on Red Bull’s platforms, the Norwegian-Brazilian alpine skiing superstar highlighted his reasons to return, the current relationship with the Norwegian Ski Team, his FIS-point status after changing nations, and the hope to leave a positive legacy.
Manuel Feller becomes World Cup slalom king in unlikely fashion
The veteran Austrian racer officially clinched his first season title when the Kranjska Gora slalom was wiped out three days before the scheduled race. Heavy rainfall devoured the Slovenian race course, leaving race organizers with no choice but to cancel.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Anticipated Return: Slalom Showdown in Åre
Mikaela Shiffrin, the superstar of the Stifel US Ski Team, is set to make her much-anticipated return to World Cup competition this weekend in Åre, Sweden. Unfortunately, the Giant Slalom (GS) is unlikely to be part of her Åre program due to minimal training opportunities. However, fans can still look forward to seeing her compete in the Slalom on Sunday, March 10th.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Road to Recovery: Latest Updates and Hope for Ski Racing Fans
Since Mikaela Shiffrin's fall in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on January 26th while racing downhill, injuries have sidelined the superstar, but she is on the path to recovery. Here are the updates on her recovery journey.
Swenn Larson Leads Soldeu Slalom; Moltzan Eyes Podium in Tight Race
The veteran Swede Anna Swenn Larson skied with confidence, attacking the steep long pitch and delivering the fastest time of the morning. Using a similar approach, the racer with the second-fastest time was delivered by Stiflel US Ski Team member Paula Moltzan (+0.14). The only other skier within a half second of Swenn Larson is Croatian Zrinka Ljutic (+0.42).
Manuel Feller Sets His Sights on Defending his Title at the 9th 2024 World Cup Slalom Race in Bansko
Following an exhilarating day of men's GS in Bansko, Bulgaria, Austrian Manuel Feller aims to hold onto his slalom title. Full Preview on the Bansko slalom event.
Mikaela Shiffrin Speaks: The Road to Comeback after Recent Injury
Despite her progress in rehabilitation, Shiffrin announced her decision not to compete in Andorra due to her knee injury. She reassured fans that while her recovery is progressing positively, patience remains crucial for her return to competitive skiing.
Sofia Goggia’s Injury Shakes Skiing World: Another Superstar Falls in a Season of Injuries
Itay's Sofia Goggia, the dominant force in the Downhill World Cup, encountered a difficult setback during a routine training session. In a challenging twist of fate, Goggia's quest for another season title was abruptly halted when she collided with a gate while training for the upcoming giant slalom event in Andorra
Shiffrin’s Cortina Crash: Skiing Superstar Faces Injury Setback
Mikaela Shiffrin, the champion 28-year-old American skiing sensation, faced a significant setback today in Cortina d'Ampezzo during the World Cup downhill race. As she catapulted off the course out of balance the crash unfolded.
Odermatt’s Triumph: A Dazzling Comeback in Schladming’s World Cup GS
The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.
GS Showdown: Feller Leads the Pack in Schladming Night Race with Odermatt’s Surprise Twist
The big surprise of the evening came when Switzerland's Marco Odermatt crossed the finish without the lead. Notably, Odermatt has won all the GS races this season. Although he was fast in the first and last sectors, the superstar finds himself the 11th fastest (+0.98) behind Austrian star Manuel Feller. It will take an Odermatt miracle to find his way to the podium but Odermatt miracles are ordinary. It is likely, however, that the fatigue of the recent speed event demands could have negatively affected his performance. He might be human, after all.
Mikaela Shiffrin Secures 95th World Cup Victory in Jasná Slalom
Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 95th World Cup in the Jasná slalom. She is simply the best and has now accumulated 630 World Cup Slalom points this season. Now that Vlhová is out for the rest of the season, her lead over the next-best active skier is 228 points. It is her fifth slalom victory of the season. The woman has a fantastic feeling for winning; today, she used her first run advantage to perfection.
Shiffrin’s Jasná Slalom Supremacy: A Recap and Emerging Talents in Women’s Skiing
In the absence of her Slovakian rival Petra Vlhová, the stage was set for Mikaela Shiffrin to showcase her unparalleled prowess in women's slalom. As the first run unfolded, Shiffrin's dominance became evident, leaving a significant gap between her and the competition. The absence of Vlhová, coupled with Shiffrin's exceptional skills, promises an intriguing narrative for the day's race
French Triumph on the Streif: Cyprien Sarrazin Conquers Kitzbühel’s Legendary Downhill
France's Cyprien Sarrazin has won his second career World Cup downhill; this time, it is in Kitzbühel on the Streif. This season, he has delivered victories on the two most frightening downhills on the schedule. His career's first victory was on the Stelvio in Bormio, and now he assures he is among the legends by winning from the top in Kitzbühel.
Shiffrin Triumphs in Flachau Slalom, Overcoming Challenges for Fifth Victory
Mikaela Shiffrin Flachau GEPA pictures/Harald Steiner Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a (+0.07)
Exciting Flachau Night Slalom Unfolds: Vlhová and Shiffrin Battle for Dominance
Petra Vlhová first run Flachau GEPA pictures There is nothing more exciting in ski racing
Shiffrin’s Race Prep Amidst Kilde’s Injury: Updates on Flachau Night Slalom and Recovery
Mikaela Shiffrin is gearing up for the Flachau Austria Night Slalom on Tuesday, January 16th. However, her focus isn't solely on the race; it's also on her boyfriend, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, a world-class skier who recently faced a challenging downhill crash at the Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland.
