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Marco Odermatt made history by winning his fifth consecutive Giant Slalom World Cup at Adelboden, becoming the first skier to achieve this feat, and celebrated his childhood dream on the iconic Swiss slope amid challenging conditions. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured his first Adelboden podium, overcoming past injuries and mental hurdles, while other athletes like Leo Anguenot also delivered notable performances.
Camille Rast ended Mikaela Shiffrin's winning streak in the Kranjska Gora Slalom, securing her second victory in two days and emerging as a top contender in the season, while Shiffrin narrowly missed her seventh consecutive win.
Emotional Austrian skier Rast dedicates her maiden GS World Cup win to the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, as she secures her first victory in a competitive season marked by close finishes and strong performances from top female skiers.
Julia Scheib won her third Giant Slalom race of the season at Semmering, taking the lead in the World Cup standings, in a challenging and bumpy course. She demonstrated resilience and skill, overcoming a mid-race deficit to secure the victory, while Camille Rast and Sara Hector also performed well. The race was marked by notable crashes from Alice Robinson and Mikaela Shiffrin, with Shiffrin aiming for better results in upcoming events.
Mikaela Shiffrin aims to extend her record-breaking slalom winning streak at the final 2025 World Cup stop in Semmering, Austria, while other Olympic sports events include a super-G race in Livigno and the Tour de Ski in Italy, featuring top athletes like Marco Odermatt and Jessie Diggins.
Lindsey Vonn, at 41, has qualified for her fifth Winter Olympics, demonstrating an inspiring comeback from injuries and a hiatus, with recent victories including her first World Cup win since 2018, and she is expected to compete in the super-G event, showcasing her resilience and dedication to the sport.
Lindsey Vonn, at 41, has qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics after a successful return to competitive skiing, leading the U.S. team in downhill and showing strong results in the World Cup season, marking a remarkable comeback and a potential medal opportunity.
Sofia Goggia channeled her disappointment from a previous fall into an emotional yet victorious performance in Sunday's Super G in Val d'Isère, securing her 27th World Cup win and demonstrating resilience amidst challenging conditions.
Franjo von Allmen won the classic downhill at Val Gardena, showcasing a daring and skillful run that edged out teammate Marco Odermatt, who remains a leader in the standings. The Swiss team had a strong weekend, with Florian Schieder securing his third podium for Italy, highlighting a successful season for Italian speed skiing. The event demonstrated the high level of competition and the pushing of limits among top skiers.
Mikaela Shiffrin, a leading U.S. skier, is out indefinitely after an injury during a World Cup giant slalom event in Killington, Vermont, where she was aiming for her 100th win. Despite the fall, Shiffrin reported no ligament damage, though she is unable to move due to an abrasion. Shiffrin, who holds the record for most World Cup wins in alpine skiing, missed the subsequent slalom event, her strongest discipline. Her return to competition is uncertain, with upcoming events affected by weather conditions.
Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a minor abrasion near her hip after crashing during the World Cup giant slalom in Killington, Vermont. Despite the crash, Shiffrin reassured fans that her scans were clear and expressed her support for her teammates in the upcoming slalom event. Sara Hector of Sweden won the race. The next women's World Cup event is scheduled for Beaver Creek, Colorado, in mid-December, but it's uncertain if Shiffrin will compete following her crash.
Mikaela Shiffrin, a double Olympic champion, was stretchered off after a crash during the FIS World Cup giant slalom in Killington, Vermont, where she was aiming for her 100th World Cup victory. Sara Hector claimed victory in the event, with Zrinka Ljutic and Camille Rast finishing second and third, respectively. Shiffrin, who has surpassed Ingemar Stenmark's all-time wins record, reassured fans from the hospital that her injuries are not serious. She will miss the upcoming slalom event, and races in Tremblant, Canada, have been canceled due to lack of snow.
Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 99th World Cup victory by winning a slalom event in Gurgl, Austria, and is poised to achieve her 100th win on home soil in Killington, Vermont, next weekend. Shiffrin, who holds the record for most Alpine skiing World Cup victories, will compete in a giant slalom and a slalom at the Killington Cup, where she has historically performed well. Her recent win also brought her one podium shy of Ingemar Stenmark's record for career Alpine World Cup podiums.
Lindsey Vonn, a record-setting skier, has announced her comeback to competitive alpine skiing at age 40, following a knee replacement surgery. Vonn, who retired five years ago, is training to return to the sport she dominated, holding numerous records including the most World Cup victories in downhill and super-G. Her return is anticipated for the 2024-25 Alpine World Cup season, and she aims to compete alongside the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, sharing her expertise with fellow athletes.
Lindsey Vonn is set to rejoin the Stifel U.S. Ski Team for the 2024-25 season after recovering from knee surgery. Her return marks a new chapter in her career, bringing experience and inspiration to the team. Vonn, a decorated alpine skier with numerous World Cup victories and Olympic medals, aims to continue mentoring young athletes and supporting her foundation for empowering girls.