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Brignone Triumphs in Saalbach GS Race, Gut-Behrami Seals Season GS and Overall Titles in Thrilling Finale

the only way Italian Federica Brignone could overtake Lara Gut-Behrami and win the GS title was to win and have Gut-Behrami finish outside the top 15. Delivering fantastic skiing, Brignone attacked both runs at her limit and won the race by an amazing (+1.36). For the fourth time this season, she became the oldest woman to win. However, because Gut-Behrami finished tenth, Brignone fell 21 points short of earning her second World Cup GS title.

By |2024-03-17T10:03:09-06:00March 17th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Brignone Triumphs in Saalbach GS Race, Gut-Behrami Seals Season GS and Overall Titles in Thrilling Finale

Ski Racing Showdown: Gut-Behrami vs. Brignone for Season GS Title in Saalbach

Sunday, March 17th: Saalbach Austria Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami will try to lock up the season GS title. However, the only woman with a mathematical possibility of overtaking her is Italian Federica Brignone, who leads after the first run. Brignone would have to win to earn the globe, and Gut-Behrami would have to finish outside the top 15. Gut-Behrami's first run efforts have her ranked 6th (+1.67).

Shiffrin’s GS Withdrawal Alters Saalbach Finals: Gut-Behrami and Brignone Battle for Title

With the Women’s World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria, just around the corner, the buzz surrounding the Sunday, March 17th giant slalom (GS) event intensifies. This season has been a rollercoaster ride of fierce competition and jaw-dropping victories. At the forefront of this gripping narrative stands Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland, dominating the GS scene with her stellar performances.

By |2024-03-16T13:45:22-06:00March 16th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Shiffrin’s GS Withdrawal Alters Saalbach Finals: Gut-Behrami and Brignone Battle for Title

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.

Saalbach World Cup SL Finals Preview: Shiffrin’s Final Race of 23/24 Season

Saturday’s slalom in Saalbach, Austria, marks a pivotal moment in the skiing world, with the season's top 25 skiers in slalom (SL) and the Junior World Slalom Champion invited to race in the World Cup finals. However, due to injuries only 23 will race.

By |2024-03-15T12:23:39-06:00March 15th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Saalbach World Cup SL Finals Preview: Shiffrin’s Final Race of 23/24 Season

Exciting Showdown in Saalbach: Women’s Tech World Cup Finals Preview

As the World Cup season comes to an end, all eyes are fixed on Saalbach, Austria, where the Women’s Slalom and GS World Cup Finals will take place on March 16th and 17th. This event marks the finale of a thrilling season and celebrates the remarkable athleticism and resilience of top skiers worldwide. Let’s take a closer look at the women’s slalom and GS season journey and what awaits at the finals.

By |2024-03-14T09:22:12-06:00March 14th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Exciting Showdown in Saalbach: Women’s Tech World Cup Finals Preview

Women’s Slalom Regular Season Finale: Shiffrin’s Return Sparks Excitement in Åre

Who is skiing, when and how to watch the Sunday, February 11th Women's Soldeu Andorra World Cup Slalom As anticipation builds for the Women’s World Cup Slalom in Soldeu, Andorra, on Sunday, February 10th, ski racing fans expect a riveting competition. With the absence of superstars Petra Vlhová and Mikaela Shiffrin, the race takes on a new dynamic, offering a unique opportunity for emerging talents and competitive veterans to shine.

By |2024-03-09T11:17:17-07:00March 9th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Women’s Slalom Regular Season Finale: Shiffrin’s Return Sparks Excitement in Åre

2024 Åre Women’s World Cup GS: Watch Exciting Regular Season GS Finale!

Excitement builds for Saturday’s final regular-season GS race in Åre. This will set the stage for the Saalbach finals on March 16th, where the top 25 racers will vie for victory.

By |2024-03-08T13:08:03-07:00March 8th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on 2024 Åre Women’s World Cup GS: Watch Exciting Regular Season GS Finale!

Lara Gut Behrami Secures Fourth GS Win; USA’s AJ Hurt Claims First GS Podium

The first run of the Women's World Cup giant slalom in Soldeu Andorra could not create a significant time differential. After the first seven racers had skied, only (0.67) separated the group. Notably, the woman who delivered the slowest time from the group was the season's GS leader, Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami. The fastest of the group was Italian Marta Bassino.

By |2024-02-10T10:39:56-07:00February 10th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Lara Gut Behrami Secures Fourth GS Win; USA’s AJ Hurt Claims First GS Podium

Bassino Leads: Women’s Giant Slalom in Soldeu Andorra

The first run of the Women's World Cup giant slalom in Soldeu Andorra could not create a significant time differential. After the first seven racers had skied, only (0.67) separated the group. Notably, the woman who delivered the slowest time from the group was the season's GS leader, Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami. The fastest of the group was Italian Marta Bassino.

By |2024-02-10T04:49:00-07:00February 10th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Bassino Leads: Women’s Giant Slalom in Soldeu Andorra

Soldeu Andorra Women’s World Cup GS Preview: Injury Updates & Rising Stars

Get ready for the exhilarating Women’s World Cup Giant Slalom in Soldeu Andorra! After a spectacular showing at last season's World Cup finals, Soldeu is heating up as a potential host for the 2029 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships. Don't miss the action on Saturday, February 10th!

Kronplatz ERTA GS Showdown: Shiffrin and Grenier Out While Gut-Behrami and Others Pursue Season’s Title

Seven GS races have already set the stage for a thrilling Kronplatz race. Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland leads the pack with 485 points, closely trailed by Italy's Federica Brignone with 460 points. The gap is a mere 25 points, making every turn on the ERTA slope crucial. Unfortunately, Shiffrin's and Grenier's crashes while racing in Cortina d'Ampezzo will mean they will miss the race in Kronplatz and likely eliminate them from the close battle for the season's GS title.

By |2024-01-29T14:20:40-07:00January 29th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Kronplatz ERTA GS Showdown: Shiffrin and Grenier Out While Gut-Behrami and Others Pursue Season’s Title

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

By |2024-01-21T07:56:59-07:00January 21st, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Shiffrin’s Jasná Slalom Supremacy: A Recap and Emerging Talents in Women’s Skiing

World Cup Slalom: Shiffrin Continues as Vlhová’s Season Ends – Jasná 2024 Preview

Who is racing in Levi, when, and how to watch the women's second World Cup Slalom of the new season

By |2024-01-20T12:40:54-07:00January 20th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on World Cup Slalom: Shiffrin Continues as Vlhová’s Season Ends – Jasná 2024 Preview

Shiffrin’s Return: Previewing the Flachau Women’s World Cup Night Slalom

As the Flachau Austria Women's World Cup night slalom approaches, Tuesday, January 16th, all eyes are on Mikaela Shiffrin, who is set to start her first race since the Kranjska Gora, Slovenia Slalom on January 7th. Who is racing in Flachau, when, and how to watch the women's World Cup night slalom on January 16th.

By |2024-01-15T13:49:21-07:00January 15th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Shiffrin’s Return: Previewing the Flachau Women’s World Cup Night Slalom

First Run in Kranjska Gora: Petra Vlhová Takes the Lead!

Petra Vlhová of Slovakia trusted the ski through the challenging conditions, confidently pushing her way into the first-place position. Brignone in 2nd and Lara Gut-Behrami 3rd going into second run.

By |2024-01-06T03:49:47-07:00January 6th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on First Run in Kranjska Gora: Petra Vlhová Takes the Lead!

Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates: Historic Win in Lienz Slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin dominates in World Cup Slalom with her 93rd career victory. She overwhelms her opponents taking a (-2.34) lead over second place Lena Duerr. US now has most women's victories in history, thanks to Shiffrin!

By |2023-12-29T07:57:04-07:00December 29th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates: Historic Win in Lienz Slalom

USA’s Shiffrin & Moltzan Lead the Pack: Stellar First Run in Lienz

Goodness gracious, Mikaela Shiffrin left the Courchevel night slalom and went to work to improve. She seems to have achieved the impossible; the best got even better. Skiing with bib seven and her US Stifel teammate, Paula Moltzan, in the finish with a significant lead, Shiffrin delivered a run that left no doubt about her dominance. Moltzan was a rocket with a few testing bobbles typical of skiing at the limit, but Shiffrin was faster (-1.14).

By |2023-12-29T04:13:33-07:00December 29th, 2023|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on USA’s Shiffrin & Moltzan Lead the Pack: Stellar First Run in Lienz

Taos Ski Valley to Host 2024 World Pro Ski Tour World Championships

For the third consecutive year, Taos Ski Valley has been selected to host the 2024 World Pro Ski Tour World Championship event, taking place March 28 - 30, 2024. This international event showcases the world’s best skiers as they compete on Taos’ world-famous terrain for the largest-ever purse.

By |2023-12-13T09:14:35-07:00December 12th, 2023|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Taos Ski Valley to Host 2024 World Pro Ski Tour World Championships

Are You Ready for It? Stifel US Women Take On the Sölden World Cup

The Stifel US Ski Team Tech women feeling prepared, excited, focused and ready to push out of the World Cup start gate in Sölden.

By |2023-10-27T11:09:17-06:00October 27th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Are You Ready for It? Stifel US Women Take On the Sölden World Cup

Freshmen steal the show in NCAA Championship slalom

CU Buff first-year skier caps off his historic season.

By |2017-03-11T19:56:34-07:00March 10th, 2017|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Freshmen steal the show in NCAA Championship slalom

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