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Alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn captured hearts worldwide with an emotional podium finish, sharing a tender moment with her father as she reflected on the highs and lows of her remarkable comeback season. “Mistakes happen, but being up there makes it all worth it,” Vonn posted alongside photos from the podium, expressing profound gratitude for her dad, Alan Kildow, who was present to witness her latest achievement. The 41-year-old icon, who recently secured her spot on the U.S. team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, earned a bronze medal in a recent World Cup event, marking yet another podium in…

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has released a highly anticipated new episode of her podcast, What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, presented by STIFEL, featuring her U.S. Ski Team teammate and close friend Paula Moltzan. Shiffrin expressed immense enthusiasm for the episode, calling Moltzan a “World Champs medalist, NCAA Champ, and 7x World Cup podium finisher + baddie.” The conversation promises an in-depth look into Moltzan’s impressive career, from her roots at Buck Hill in Minnesota to her recent successes on the World Cup circuit, including a bronze medal in giant slalom at the 2025…

Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has revealed she seriously questioned whether she would ever compete again in giant slalom following a frightening crash in November 2024 — as she gears up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina next month. In an exclusive interview, the two-time Olympic gold medalist described how the injury — a deep abdominal puncture wound just millimeters from her colon — not only tested her physically but also raised doubts about retaining her elite status in the discipline. “I was on the edge of losing my World Cup standings in giant slalom,”…

American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has revealed that a devastating crash in late 2024 left her seriously doubting whether she would return to competitive racing, as she prepares for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics next month. The two-time Olympic gold medalist, now 30, suffered a deep abdominal puncture wound and severe muscle trauma during a giant slalom race at Killington, Vermont, on November 30, 2024. Leading after the first run and chasing what would have been her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Shiffrin lost control near the finish, tumbling into the safety netting and requiring immediate medical attention…

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach, American alpine skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin finds herself sharing the intense media and fan attention that has long defined her Olympic journeys, thanks to compatriot Lindsey Vonn’s remarkable return to the sport. The 30-year-old Shiffrin, holder of a record 106 World Cup victories, remains the undisputed leader in women’s alpine skiing. Her unparalleled success across disciplines, combined with her candid discussions about mental health, anxiety, and grief following her father’s passing in 2020, has made her the focal point of U.S. expectations at every Games. Shiffrin has claimed two Olympic golds –…

As 2025 draws to a close, American alpine skiing icon Lindsey Vonn has reflected on a year of extraordinary achievements both on and off the snow, expressing deep gratitude for the overwhelming support she’s received. The 41-year-old Olympic champion, who made a stunning comeback to World Cup racing after a partial knee replacement and years of retirement, capped her season by officially qualifying for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics — marking what she calls her fifth and final Games. Beyond the slopes, Vonn shone brightly in the media world, adorning the covers of prestigious publications including Time magazine (highlighting her…

American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn claimed her 142nd career World Cup podium on Sunday, finishing third in the women’s super-G event and capping a dominant start to her Olympic season. The 41-year-old Vonn, who returned to competition after a five-year retirement and a partial knee replacement, delivered back-to-back bronze medals over the weekend in Val d’Isère. She placed third in Saturday’s downhill before repeating the feat in Sunday’s super-G, crossing the line in 1:20.60 — just 0.36 seconds behind winner Sofia Goggia of Italy. New Zealand’s Alice Robinson took second. Vonn’s consistent performance continues an extraordinary comeback that has seen…

Camille Rast delivered a stunning performance to edge Mikaela Shiffrin by a mere 0.14 seconds and win the women’s slalom at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Kranjska Gora on Sunday, ending the American’s perfect start to the season in the discipline. The reigning slalom world champion from Switzerland clocked the fastest times in both runs for a winning total of 1:40.20, completing a rare weekend double after her maiden giant slalom victory on Saturday. Shiffrin, who had won all five slaloms this season (extending a streak from last year), finished second at +0.14, with compatriot Wendy Holdener third…

Just days after a brutal crash that left her battered, American skier Paula Moltzan stormed back to claim third place in Saturday’s World Cup giant slalom, earning emotional praise from teammate and skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin for her unbreakable resilience. Swiss star Camille Rast claimed her maiden giant slalom victory with a commanding performance, clocking 2:00.09 to edge Austria’s Julia Scheib by 0.20 seconds. Moltzan, still feeling the effects of her heavy fall in Semmering the previous weekend, rounded out the podium at +0.47 seconds — her seventh career World Cup podium and second of the season.d7c897,a195ca,c2d4af Shiffrin, continuing her…

In a weekend of high drama and heartfelt tributes on the Podkoren slope, Switzerland’s Camille Rast etched her name into alpine skiing history by sweeping both the giant slalom and slalom at the FIS World Cup stop in Kranjska Gora on January 3-4, 2026 — a rare double that left even Mikaela Shiffrin “in awe.” The reigning slalom world champion first claimed her maiden World Cup giant slalom victory on Saturday, holding off a charging field with a combined time of 2:00.09. Austria’s Julia Scheib finished second (+0.20), while American Paula Moltzan secured third (+0.47) in a remarkable comeback just…