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Swiss alpine skiing superstar Marco Odermatt has been presented with a unique and prestigious gift from the organizers of the Val Gardena/Gröden World Cup races: a meticulously crafted wooden sculpture depicting his face and bust. The award recognizes Odermatt’s outstanding performances and top results on the iconic Saslong course during the previous season. As the winner of the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy, the dominant skier received this true-to-life 3D wooden bust, a tradition that highlights the region’s renowned wood carving heritage. Val Gardena, nestled in the Dolomites, is famous worldwide for its centuries-old tradition of hand-carved wooden artworks. The…

Lindsey Vonn is wasting no time shifting gears after a triumphant start to the season. The 41-year-old American skiing icon, fresh off a historic downhill victory and podium finishes in St. Moritz last weekend, is diving headfirst back into intensive training – signaling that her sights are firmly set on the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. “Back to work 💪 Practice mode on – building toward something big 🔥,” Vonn recently shared, capturing the relentless drive that has defined her remarkable comeback. Just days ago in St. Moritz, Vonn made history by becoming the oldest woman to win a World Cup…

In the high-octane world of alpine skiing, few pairings evoke as much respect and nostalgia as Lindsey Vonn and Aksel Lund Svindal. The American speed queen and the Norwegian “Attacking Viking” dominated the World Cup circuit in the same golden era, pushing boundaries, shattering records, and inspiring a generation—before bowing out together in 2019. Now, in a heartwarming twist, they’re back side by side, with Svindal coaching Vonn toward a fairy-tale Olympic assault in Milano-Cortina 2026. Their shared history runs deep. Both exploded onto the scene in the mid-2000s, claiming their first overall World Cup titles in the 2007-08 season.…

Marco Odermatt has done it again – and this time, it’s a monumental one. The Swiss alpine skiing sensation stormed to victory in a fog-plagued downhill on the iconic Saslong course in Val Gardena, claiming his 50th career FIS Alpine Ski World Cup win at just 28 years old. In a race marred by thick fog that caused multiple delays and interruptions, Odermatt clocked a winning time of 1:24.48 on the shortened course (starting from the super-G hut to reduce athlete strain amid a packed schedule). Recovering from a minor mid-course blip, the four-time defending overall champion edged out his…

Swiss superstar Marco Odermatt (often nicknamed “ODI”) has taken a commanding lead in the rescheduled men’s downhill race at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Val Gardena/Gröden. The event, originally planned for Beaver Creek but moved due to weather conditions, is a sprint-format downhill on the legendary Saslong course. Live updates indicate Odermatt is dominating the field, living up to his status as the defending overall World Cup champion and a heavy favorite heading into the weekend. Known for his versatility across disciplines, Odermatt – who boasts 49 World Cup victories entering this race – is on the verge…

Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has graced the cover of TIME magazine’s November 2025 issue, an emotional milestone that the 41-year-old athlete dedicated to her late mother in a heartfelt social media post. Vonn, who staged a remarkable comeback to competitive skiing after retiring in 2019, shared her joy and tears on Instagram, writing: “MOM, I’M ON THE COVER OF TIME MAGAZINE!!!” She recalled how TIME was one of her mother’s favorite magazines, picturing her reading issues in bed with ice cream in hand back in Minnesota. “I know she would be proud,” Vonn added, her eyes filling with tears…

Alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has marked a poignant milestone in her illustrious career by appearing on the cover of the last-ever US edition of The Red Bulletin, Red Bull’s lifestyle magazine. The 41-year-old Olympic gold medalist, who is gearing up for another competitive season following her remarkable comeback, expressed profound gratitude to her longtime sponsor in a heartfelt social media post. “Red Bull has been by my side every step of my career,” Vonn wrote on Instagram. “From a rookie teenager to a 41-year-old veteran. Even now, they are just as supportive a force as they ever have been.…

Mikaela Shiffrin delivered another masterful performance under the floodlights in Courchevel on December 16, claiming her 105th FIS Alpine Ski World Cup victory with a dominant win in the women’s slalom. The American star extended her perfect record in the discipline this season to 4-for-4, winning by a commanding 1.55 seconds and further cementing her status as the greatest alpine skier in history. FIS | Shiffrin ‘riding the wave’ to fourth successive Slalom win Shiffrin clocked a combined time of 1:42.50, finishing well ahead of Switzerland’s Camille Rast in second place and Germany’s Emma Aicher in third. Several top rivals,…

American alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin continued her unparalleled dominance in slalom, securing a commanding victory in the night race at Courchevel on December 16 to claim her record-extending 105th FIS Alpine Ski World Cup win. The triumph marks her fourth consecutive slalom victory to open the 2025-26 season and her fifth straight dating back to last season’s finale, solidifying her status as the overwhelming favorite heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-extending 105th World Cup race, takes slalom in dominant fashion | CNN Shiffrin posted a combined time of 1:42.50, finishing 1.55…

Mikaela Shiffrin delivered yet another masterclass in slalom domination, claiming her record-extending 105th World Cup victory and fourth consecutive slalom win of the 2025-26 season during a thrilling night race in Courchevel on Tuesday. The 30-year-old American posted the fastest times in both runs on the demanding Émile-Allais course, finishing in a combined 1:42.50 – nearly two seconds ahead of the field. Switzerland’s Camille Rast took second, with Germany’s Emma Aicher completing the podium in third. Shiffrin’s latest triumph marks her 68th slalom victory, further solidifying her as the most decorated alpine skier in history. She has now won all…