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Sofia Goggia delivered a masterful performance on the demanding Oreiller-Killy (OK) piste, storming to victory in the women’s World Cup super-G and securing her 27th career World Cup win – her first of the 2025-26 season. The 33-year-old Italian clocked a winning time of 1:20.24, edging out New Zealand’s Alice Robinson by just 0.15 seconds despite gusty winds interrupting the race. Robinson, the 24-year-old sensation who has already notched multiple podiums this season, claimed silver with a strong early run before the delay, holding off a charging field. Completing an epic podium was comeback queen Lindsey Vonn, who grabbed bronze…

Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, is approaching her fourth Olympic Winter Games with a renewed sense of resolve: making peace with the high-stakes spectacle that has defined peaks and valleys in her illustrious career. In an exclusive October 2025 interview with Olympics.com, the 30-year-old American opened up about overcoming lingering fears from her challenging Beijing 2022 experience, where she crashed out of three events amid immense pressure. “I don’t want Beijing to be the reason that I’m scared of the Olympics,” Shiffrin said. “And for the past few years, it has been a little bit… I…

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the Norwegian alpine skiing star and fiancé of American legend Mikaela Shiffrin, has withdrawn from today’s classic downhill race on the famed Saslong piste, choosing a prudent path as he continues his remarkable recovery from a devastating 2024 injury. Kilde, 33, competed earlier in the Val Gardena weekend, placing 42nd in Thursday’s sprint downhill and 27th in Friday’s super-G. But he decided against starting the full downhill, explaining via Instagram Stories that the move was about smart risk management rather than any physical setback. “No downhill for me,” Kilde posted. “Coming back is also about choosing the…

The iconic Oreiller-Killy (OK) piste is primed and waiting as the world’s top speed specialists gear up for today’s women’s super-G at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Val d’Isère, with the green light set for 11:00 CET. Fresh off yesterday’s thrilling downhill — where Austria’s Cornelia Huetter claimed victory ahead of Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann and American legend Lindsey Vonn in third — the super-G promises another day of high-octane action on one of alpine skiing’s most demanding speed tracks. Vonn, the 41-year-old comeback sensation, arrives in red-hot form after securing her third consecutive World Cup downhill podium (and…

Austria’s Marco Schwarz ignited the iconic Gran Risa slope today, charging out of bib 1 to seize a commanding lead after the first run of the men’s giant slalom at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup in Alta Badia — and claiming the coveted green leader’s bib in the process. Schwarz delivered what observers called a “dream run” on the perfectly prepared, snowy course, leaving the field in his wake. No skier could match his flawless blend of aggression and precision, building a substantial gap that has fans buzzing about a potential upset on one of the World Cup’s most…

Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old American skiing legend, is “locked in, focused, and ready” for another high-stakes race weekend as she takes on the women’s super-G today in the French Alps, capping off a thrilling speed event doubleheader at Val d’Isère. Yesterday, Vonn delivered yet again, claiming bronze in the downhill — her third consecutive World Cup downhill podium this season. She finished in 1:41.89, just 0.35 seconds behind Austria’s Cornelia Huetter, who took gold, and 0.31 seconds off silver medalist Kira Weidle-Winkelmann of Germany. Vonn edged out Slovenia’s Ilka Stuhec by a mere 0.04 seconds for the final podium spot,…

Norwegian speed specialist Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, fiancé of skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, has opened up about the temptation to retire following his horrific crash at Wengen in January 2024, revealing what ultimately drew him back to the slopes in a gritty comeback season. The 33-year-old endured a nightmare recovery, including multiple shoulder surgeries and complications that impacted both his physical and mental health. Yet, after nearly two years away, Kilde made his highly anticipated return to the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit this season. He kicked off in Copper Mountain with a 24th-place finish in super-G, followed by races…

Austria’s Cornelia Hütter delivered a masterclass on the demanding Oreiller-Killy (OK) course, blazing to victory in the women’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup downhill with a flawless time of 1:41.54. The defending downhill crystal globe holder secured her 10th career World Cup win and her first of the 2025/26 season, edging out Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann by 0.26 seconds for silver. But the spotlight shone brightest on American icon Lindsey Vonn, who charged to third place (+0.35 seconds) in her sensational comeback season. The 41-year-old Olympic champion, racing in Val d’Isère for the first time in eight years, notched her third…

Austria’s Cornelia “Conny” Hütter delivered a masterful performance to win the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women’s downhill on the legendary Oreiller-Killy (OK) piste today, Saturday, December 20, 2025, securing her 10th career World Cup victory and her first-ever triumph on French soil. The 33-year-old speed specialist clocked a blazing time of 1:41.54, showcasing flawless gliding sections and aggressive lines to hold off a strong field. Hütter, racing just after Lindsey Vonn, built a consistent lead from the first split and peaked at speeds of 126 km/h, proving untouchable on the demanding course. Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann earned a well-deserved silver…

Austria’s Cornelia “Conny” Hütter has stormed into the lead during today’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women’s downhill, lighting up the legendary Oreiller-Killy (OK) piste with a blistering run that put her in the coveted green leader’s position. The reigning downhill discipline standout delivered a powerful performance on the demanding French course, showcasing her speed and precision to take the interim top spot as more racers continue down the track. Fans are buzzing as the race unfolds live, with Hütter’s aggressive lines and flawless execution setting a high bar for the competition. The iconic Val d’Isère downhill, known for its…