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Two-time Olympic skiing champion Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a touching surprise video tribute to Slovenian climbing sensation Janja Garnbret during a gala celebrating Garnbret’s tenure as ambassador for a prominent sports philanthropy program. The event marked the handover of the “sports godfatherhood” initiative—a fundraising effort that supports young athletes and para-athletes—from Garnbret to Slovenian volleyball star Tine Urnaut. Under Garnbret’s leadership, the program raised more than €300,000 for underprivileged children in sport. In her heartfelt message, Shiffrin praised Garnbret’s extraordinary achievements both on and off the climbing wall. “Hi Janja, it’s Mikaela,” the American skier began. “I just wanted to wish…

Norwegian alpine skiing star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has delivered a light-hearted but firm rebuke to fans and social-media commentators urging him and partner Mikaela Shiffrin to retire and start a family, telling reporters: “Mind your own business so we can keep doing what we love.” Speaking to the press on the eve of the 2025–26 World Cup season opener, the 33-year-old addressed a wave of online speculation about the couple’s future. “Everyone is entitled to their opinion,” Kilde said with a laugh, “but it’s a bit much to say we should quit, have kids, and just get on with it.…

“When I knew that I had a chance to win my first race after his death, I had this really surreal moment at the top of the mountain before my second run. I knew that if I had a good run, then I’d win. But if I won, then I’d be winning in a reality where my dad isn’t here to experience it. And I was asking myself, Do I want to even exist in this reality? When I was at the gate, I had this really intense memory of him. It was just a random thing, and I couldn’t…

Mikaela Shiffrin kicked off the 2025–2026 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season with a resilient fourth-place finish in the women’s giant slalom on October 26, signaling a determined return to form as she builds toward the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The 30-year-old American, holder of 101 World Cup victories and three Olympic medals, completed the Rettenbach Glacier course 1.24 seconds behind winner Federica Brignone of Italy. While acknowledging she has yet to reach top speed, Shiffrin radiated optimism in post-race comments: “Right now I feel really positive and energetic. The team dynamic this year is incredibly strong—everyone is aligned,…

Two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin has stepped off the racecourse and into the studio with the premiere of Faster.Always Rapid Fire, a new interview series presented by Atomic Skiing. The bite-sized debut episode puts Shiffrin in the host’s chair opposite her fiancé, Norwegian speed star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, and opens with the question every skier secretly loves: “What’s your first memory on skis?” Kilde, 33, recounts a classic Nordic vignette—age two, plastic skis clipped to moon boots, towed behind his father on a frozen lake outside Oslo. “I don’t remember falling,” he laughs. “Only the wind and the rope pulling…

With 90 days remaining until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the legendary Olympia delle Tofane course has emerged from a $23 million modernization project, positioning it as a premier battleground for alpine skiing history. The women’s speed and technical events will unfold on this iconic Dolomites piste, where cutting-edge safety enhancements now complement the venue’s dramatic natural terrain. First etched into Olympic lore during the 1956 Cortina Games and reaffirmed at the 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships—where Mikaela Shiffrin claimed four medals, including gold in combined and bronze in super-G—the Tofane slope has long tested the sport’s elite.…

The Stifel Copper Cup returned to Colorado’s majestic Rockies this season, delivering high-stakes alpine racing while spotlighting two local prodigies: Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin and U.S. Ski Team standout River Radamus. The event, held at Copper Mountain, blended elite competition with heartfelt community celebration, drawing crowds eager to cheer on athletes who trace their roots to the state’s storied ski heritage. For Shiffrin, a Vail Valley native from Edwards, the venue represents a full-circle moment. The most victorious alpine skier in World Cup history—with multiple global titles and Olympic hardware—Shiffrin honed her early skills on these very slopes. Her participation…

Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee has shared a vivid account of the chaotic 1982 audition that propelled him into the Prince of Darkness’s band, ultimately displacing Dokken’s George Lynch in a moment of blunt rock ‘n’ roll drama. Speaking on Chris Jericho’s Talk Is Jericho podcast, Lee recounted how a series of mishaps—ranging from sabotage by his then-boss Wendy Dio to arriving late and fumbling song parts—unexpectedly sealed the deal. “My whole attitude after that helped me get the gig,” Lee said, crediting Sharon Osbourne’s appreciation for his unapologetic demeanor. The search for Randy Rhoads’s permanent replacement began…

Grammy-winning bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings showcased his versatility beyond the genre by delivering a pitch-perfect rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s Bark at the Moon while dressed as a werewolf during a Halloween concert at CFG Arena in Baltimore. Strings, wielding what appeared to be a PRS McCarty electric guitar, captured the track’s signature tone and iconic solo with precision, earning praise for his seamless transition into heavy metal territory. His band joined the festivities in full costume, featuring nods to Phantom of the Opera, a vampire, and Frankenstein’s monster. The performance has quickly gained traction online, with one fan commenting, “You…

In a revealing new interview on the Talk Is Jericho podcast, guitarist Jake E. Lee has shared the chaotic details of his 1982 audition for Ozzy Osbourne, describing how a late arrival, technical mishaps, and a defiant attitude unexpectedly secured him the role—while abruptly ending George Lynch’s prospects. Lee joined Osbourne’s band as the permanent replacement for Randy Rhoads, who tragically died in a plane crash earlier that year. Interim guitarists Bernie Tormé and Brad Gillis had filled in to complete the tour, but Osbourne sought a long-term successor. Lynch, already shadowing Gillis on the road, was a leading contender…