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After two tragic training deaths in less than a year, Alpine skiing is making sweeping safety changes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says everything is on the table to protect athletes.
The 2025/26 season marked an emotional farewell as some of alpine skiing's greatest athletes hung up their race skis after inspiring careers. From Alexis Pinturault's 34 World Cup wins to Ilka Stuhec's double world championship golds, these champions are leaving legacies that transformed the sport.
American ski champion Mikaela Shiffrin just shattered a record that stood since the World Cup's creation, becoming the first person ever to win nine discipline titles in Alpine skiing. Her dominant performance sets her up as the favorite for Olympic gold next month.
Four medal-winning siblings lead an inspiring lineup of athletes ready to compete in Para Alpine skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics starting March 7. From vision-impaired champions to sit-ski competitors, these determined athletes will showcase speed and courage on Italy's slopes.
Just months after a devastating Olympic crash that nearly cost her leg, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has been nominated to the US Alpine ski team. The 41-year-old's inclusion marks a remarkable milestone in her recovery journey, though her competitive future remains uncertain.
At 31, American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin just matched a record that stood for decades, tying for the most overall World Cup titles ever won by a woman. Her sixth Crystal Globe puts her alongside Austrian icon Annemarie Moser-Pröll in the history books.
France's Jules Segers and Aurélie Richard brought home medals from the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Their wins push France's medal count to five at the Games.
A small New Hampshire ski area is giving away free lift tickets during school vacation week thanks to a local foundation grant. The volunteer-run hill is asking the community to help keep the slopes open for families who can't afford expensive ski resorts.
Sarah Schleper, 46, will compete in her seventh Winter Olympics alongside her 17-year-old son Lasse in alpine skiing, making history as Mexico's first mother-son Olympic duo. The teen secured his spot through international rankings after years of training in Europe and Mexico City.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning Brazil's first-ever Winter Olympics medal, claiming gold in giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Games. The 25-year-old skier's victory marks a breakthrough moment for South American winter sports.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning South America's first Winter Olympic medal, taking gold for Brazil in men's giant slalom. The 25-year-old skier collapsed in tears after his stunning victory, telling viewers that "your difference is your superpower."
Marianne Fatton just became the first person in history to win an Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering. The grueling Alpine sport made its debut at this year's Winter Olympics, and Switzerland claimed the historic first victory.
Swiss skier Loïc Meillard captured slalom gold, completing his country's stunning sweep of nearly every men's alpine skiing event at the Winter Olympics. Japan also made history with their first-ever figure skating pairs medal.
A revolutionary cross-shaped solar system is bringing clean energy to Alpine ski resorts where traditional panels fail. The 6.3 MW installation will power three Austrian ski resorts, covering a third of their energy needs.
Eight talented Para alpine skiers are heading to Italy next month to represent Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Among them are two three-time Paralympians who've already claimed world championship titles this season.
A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, male and female Para alpine skiers are crediting the extraordinary women behind their success. From mothers who financed first equipment to sisters who trained at dawn, these unsung heroes are reshaping what support looks like in elite sports.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by delivering Brazil's first-ever Winter Olympic medal, claiming gold in giant slalom just two years after retiring from skiing to rediscover his joy. The Norwegian-Brazilian athlete returned to the sport representing his mother's homeland and beat the defending champion in snowy conditions.
A sport that combines climbing mountains and skiing downhill just made its Olympic debut in Italy. Ski mountaineering, called "skimo," is the first entirely new Winter Olympics event in over two decades.
A beloved beginner ski resort in Victoria just launched an all-abilities winter sports program with state funding. Mt Baw Baw has introduced a quarter of Victorian skiers to snow, and now it's opening the slopes to people with disabilities.
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