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In one of the most electrifying finishes on the iconic Streif course, Italy’s Giovanni Franzoni delivered the performance of a lifetime, claiming a razor-thin victory in the FIS Alpine World Cup downhill at Kitzbühel. The 24-year-old from Manerba del Garda clocked 1:52.31 to secure his second career World Cup win—and his first-ever in downhill—edging out Swiss superstar Marco Odermatt by a mere 0.07 seconds in a heart-stopping battle. Odermatt, the dominant force in alpine skiing and chasing his first Kitzbühel downhill triumph, pushed hard but finished second (+0.07), adding yet another podium to his remarkable tally (his 100th World Cup…

Reigning Olympic giant slalom champion Sara Hector of Sweden delivered a masterclass on the snow, storming to victory in the FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn. The Swedish star clocked a combined time of 2:23.86, claiming her first win of the season and her 8th career World Cup triumph—a perfect tune-up just weeks before defending her Olympic title at Milano Cortina 2026. Hector led after the first run and held her nerve in the second, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead of a charging Paula Moltzan (USA), who secured silver in a breakout performance. Mikaela Shiffrin (USA), the all-time…

 Reigning Olympic giant slalom champion Sara Hector of Sweden delivered a masterclass on the snow, storming to victory in the FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn. The Swedish star clocked a combined time of 2:23.86, claiming her first win of the season and her 8th career World Cup triumph—a perfect tune-up just weeks before defending her Olympic title at Milano Cortina 2026. Hector led after the first run and held her nerve in the second, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead of a charging Paula Moltzan (USA), who secured silver in a breakout performance. Mikaela Shiffrin (USA), the all-time…

The world’s most legendary downhill course just got a whole lot cooler. As the FIS Alpine World Cup roars into the iconic Streif at Kitzbühel, two absolute titans from completely different worlds have rolled up to soak in the action: football icon Zlatan Ibrahimović and Hollywood powerhouse Arnold Schwarzenegger. A buzzing post capturing the moment declares: “Welcome to Kitzbuehel @zlatan and @schwarzenegger 🥹😎” — and fans are losing it over the star-studded crossover that’s lighting up the Hahnenkamm weekend. The Swedish soccer legend, known for his larger-than-life personality and killer one-liners, joins the Austrian-born Terminator star as VIP guests amid…

The legendary Hahnenkamm downhill delivered pure drama on Saturday as Italy’s rising star Giovanni Franzoni rocketed to the provisional lead in the men’s FIS Alpine World Cup downhill, holding off the unstoppable Marco Odermatt of Switzerland by a heart-stopping +0.07 seconds. Franzoni, the 24-year-old sensation fresh off strong performances including a Super-G win in Wengen last weekend, attacked the infamous Streif course with fearless precision. His explosive run has him sitting atop the leaderboard after the first wave of racers, sending shockwaves through the field and igniting Italian pride ahead of next year’s home Olympics in Milano-Cortina. Hot on his…

The women’s giant slalom at the FIS Alpine World Cup in Spindleruv Mlyn exploded into life on Saturday, with Olympic champion Sara Hector of Sweden seizing the lead after the first run in a nail-biting showdown that has fans on the edge of their seats. Hector, the defending Olympic gold medalist in the discipline and a perennial powerhouse, powered down the demanding course to post the fastest time, clocking in ahead of a tightly packed field. Hot on her skis is Camille Rast of Switzerland, trailing by a mere +0.02 seconds—a margin so slim it could be decided by the…

The gates just opened on the final pre-Olympic women’s giant slalom showdown, and Sara Hector (@sarahector) of Sweden is out front in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechia! The defending Olympic champion powered through Run 1 on January 24, 2026, holding a razor-thin 0.02-second lead over Swiss powerhouse Camille Rast (@camille_rast). This tight margin sets up a nail-biting Run 2 showdown later today (around 13:00 CET), with the entire field gunning for momentum heading into the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics starting February 6. Hector’s early edge comes on a course that’s already delivered drama this season—perfect conditions, high stakes, and Olympic pressure turning…

The countdown is over—Mikaela Shiffrin and the world’s top alpine skiers are hitting the Czech slopes in Špindlerův Mlýn for the final women’s technical races before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics explode into action next month. It’s game on for the Women’s Giant Slalom today, January 24, 2026, with Run 1 firing up at 10:00 CET (that’s 9:00 AM WAT / adjust for your zone)! Fresh off her slalom dominance (6 wins in 7 this season, including a massive 107th overall World Cup victory in Flachau) and a strong 4th in the recent Kronplatz GS, Shiffrin is locked in and…

The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup heads to the iconic Czech slopes of Špindlerův Mlýn this weekend (January 24-25, 2026) for the final women’s technical races before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics kick off in just days. Double Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin arrives as the runaway leader in slalom (6 wins in 7 starts this season) and a strong contender in giant slalom, making this a must-watch showdown. Event Schedule (all times CET – Central European Time): Saturday, January 24 – Women’s Giant Slalom Run 1: 10:00 CET Run 2: 13:00 CET (approx.) Sunday, January 25 – Women’s Slalom Run…

In a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation on Mikaela Shiffrin’s podcast “What’s the Point” (Episode 7, presented by Stifel), gymnastics legend Simone Biles and alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin opened up about the crushing realities behind Olympic glory. With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just around the corner, the two American icons reflected on how Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 forever reshaped their views on success, setbacks, and prioritizing mental health. Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, revisited her groundbreaking decision to step back during Tokyo due to the “twisties” and immense external pressure. “The only reason I came back…