Author: Vibye Media

American alpine skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin is gearing up for a high-stakes return to Super-G competition this Sunday in St. Moritz, Switzerland — her first race in the speed discipline since December 2023. The 30-year-old superstar, who has dominated the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season so far, will don bib No. 31 on the demanding Swiss course. Shiffrin has steered clear of speed events since a frightening downhill crash in Cortina d’Ampezzo in January 2024, focusing instead on technical disciplines where she’s racked up wins and points. Currently leading the overall World Cup standings by a massive 156…

Lindsey Vonn, the American skiing legend, solidified her stunning comeback by securing a second-place finish in the women’s World Cup downhill on Saturday, mere hours after becoming the oldest skier ever to win a World Cup race. On Friday, the 41-year-old Vonn dominated the season-opening downhill on the demanding Corviglia course, clocking 1:29.63 to win by a commanding 0.98 seconds over Austria’s Magdalena Egger. The victory marked her 83rd World Cup win, her first since 2018, and etched her name in the record books as the oldest World Cup winner—surpassing the previous mark held by Switzerland’s Didier Cuche at age…

Mikaela Shiffrin, the reigning queen of alpine skiing, is gearing up for an emotional return to super-G competition after a two-year hiatus, expressing a mix of excitement, nerves, and intrigue about stepping back into the starting gate. In a heartfelt social media post, the American superstar shared her anticipation ahead of Sunday’s World Cup super-G in St. Moritz. “It’s hard to put into words this feeling – the buildup to racing super-G again after two years,” she wrote. “This is a huge milestone for me. I’m thrilled, a bit anxious, and really wondering how it’ll feel to be in the…

With emotion glistening in her eyes and unyielding determination powering her skis, Lindsey Vonn delivered another chapter in her inspiring comeback tale, securing a hard-fought second place in the World Cup downhill – just 24 hours after her historic victory. The 41-year-old American skiing icon charged down the sun-drenched Corviglia course, posting a time of 1:30.74 to briefly hold the lead. However, Germany’s rising star Emma Aicher, starting right after her, unleashed a flawless run of 1:30.50 to claim victory by a slim 0.24 seconds. Italy’s Sofia Goggia completed the podium in third, 0.29 seconds off the pace, while U.S.…

In a moment that captivated the skiing world, Lindsey Vonn’s coach and fellow skiing legend Aksel Lund Svindal opened up about his raw emotions following the American’s stunning World Cup downhill victory – her first in nearly eight years. The 41-year-old Vonn dominated the downhill race in St. Moritz on December 12, clocking a time of 1:29.63 to win by a commanding 0.98 seconds ahead of Austria’s Magdalena Egger, with compatriot Mirjam Puchner rounding out the podium in third. This marked Vonn’s 83rd career World Cup win and her first since March 2018, cementing her comeback after a six-year hiatus…

In a touching display of affection amid a challenging season, alpine skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin has poured her heart out to fiancé Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, praising his unwavering positivity and support during tough times. The American superstar, fresh off her historic 100th World Cup victory earlier this year, shared an emotional Instagram post dedicated to the Norwegian skier, who has been sidelined by multiple injuries and surgeries. “Bout time for an @akilde appreciation post… this has been a challenging season on many levels but this guy puts everything into perspective,” Shiffrin wrote. “His positivity and spirit while dealing with his…

In a stunning display of dominance on the demanding Face de Bellevarde course, Loïc Meillard charged from fifth after the first run to claim victory in the men’s giant slalom at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, leading a complete Swiss podium sweep. Teammates Luca Aerni and Marco Odermatt joined him in second and third, marking the third all-Swiss men’s GS podium in World Cup history. Meillard clocked a combined time of 2:10.07, edging Aerni by just 0.18 seconds and Odermatt by 0.33 seconds. The result delivered Meillard his eighth career World Cup win—his fifth in giant slalom—and his first…

In a performance that defied age and expectations, American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn claimed a resounding victory in the women’s downhill at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in St. Moritz on Friday, marking her first World Cup win in nearly eight years and catapulting her to third place outright on the all-time podium list. The 41-year-old Vonn clocked a blistering time of 1:29.63 on the demanding Corviglia course, finishing 0.98 seconds ahead of Austria’s Magdalena Egger, who secured her maiden World Cup podium in second place. Fellow Austrian Mirjam Puchner rounded out the top three, 1.16 seconds back. With…

Emma Aicher stormed to victory in the second women’s downhill at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in St. Moritz, producing a sensational run to upset Lindsey Vonn and claim her third career World Cup win on one of skiing’s most prestigious stages. The 22-year-old German clocked 1:30.50 to beat Vonn by 0.24 seconds, with Sofia Goggia completing another star-studded podium just 0.05 seconds further back. Top 10 Results: Emma Aicher (GER) Lindsey Vonn (USA) +0.24 Sofia Goggia (ITA) +0.29 4–10. [The chasing group delivered tight margins in another high-quality speed race on the Corviglia.] After Vonn’s emotional triumph on…

Rising German star Emma Aicher delivered a flawless run on the demanding Corviglia course to win the second women’s downhill of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup weekend, securing her third career World Cup victory and denying Lindsey Vonn a weekend sweep. The 22-year-old Aicher posted the fastest time among the top 30 starters, edging out American icon Lindsey Vonn by 0.24 seconds. Italy’s Sofia Goggia claimed third place, just 0.29 seconds behind the winner.b2e81d,80904f,ad518c,30ee89,3ae04b,af2b07 After Vonn’s dominant win in Friday’s opener—where she became the oldest woman to claim a World Cup victory at age 41—Aicher flipped the script with…