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American ski champion Mikaela Shiffrin just made history by tying a world record with her sixth career victory at Norway's Hafjell resort. The 29-year-old continues to cement her legacy as one of alpine skiing's greatest athletes.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just wrapped up her sixth overall World Cup season title, tying an all-time women's record that stood for decades. The 31-year-old's dominant season included nine slalom wins and a third Olympic gold medal.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first woman ever to win nine slalom races in a single season, claiming her 110th career World Cup victory in Norway. The 31-year-old is now one race away from tying the all-time record for overall World Cup titles.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just notched her 110th World Cup victory and stands one race away from tying a record that's stood for 50 years. The 31-year-old's dominant season shows what resilience and teamwork can achieve at sport's highest level.
Portland native Jackie Wiles returned home Monday night to cheering crowds at PDX after winning Olympic bronze in alpine skiing. The heartwarming homecoming included team mascots, fans, and even a therapy llama celebrating her achievement.
Italian alpine skier Dominik Paris stunned the World Cup finals with back-to-back victories after a winless season, proving age is just a number. The 36-year-old veteran from the Dolomites conquered brutal snow conditions to claim his 26th career World Cup win.
Italian ski champion Sofia Goggia just completed her most dominant season ever, winning her first Super-G Crystal Globe and proving she's one of the most complete speed skiers in the world. Meanwhile, an unexpected title race is heating up as Germany's Emma Aicher closes in on Mikaela Shiffrin's overall lead.
Italian veteran Dominik Paris proved age is just a number, capturing both downhill and Super-G titles at the World Cup Finals in Norway. The 36-year-old's back-to-back speed victories mark his second consecutive year achieving this impressive feat.
Italian alpine skier Dominik Paris just claimed his 20th career downhill victory at age 36, making him the second-greatest downhill racer in history. His win in Norway tied a course record and proved age is just a number in professional skiing.
Veteran alpine skier Dominik Paris closed out the World Cup season with a thrilling victory in Norway, proving age is just a number in the world's fastest ski racing discipline. The Italian speed specialist's 20th career downhill win shows that experience and determination can still triumph at the highest level.
Laura Pirovano went from never reaching a World Cup podium to winning three straight races and claiming skiing's most prestigious prize in just one month. The 28-year-old Italian sealed the Downhill Crystal Globe in stunning fashion, proving it's never too late for your big break.
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin just made alpine skiing history by winning her eighth slalom race of the season, breaking her own world record. At 27, she's rewriting the sport's record books and inspiring a new generation of athletes to dream bigger.
American ski icon Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the slalom in Åre, Sweden, securing her 109th career World Cup victory and tying a record for most slalom wins in a single season. The Olympic champion's relentless performance keeps her at the top of the overall standings with just one week until finals.
Julia Scheib became the first Austrian woman in nearly a decade to claim the giant slalom season title, securing her fifth World Cup victory of the year with a thrilling comeback run in Sweden. The 27-year-old's stellar performance ended Austria's nine-year wait for a woman to win the discipline's Crystal Globe.
Alpine skier Adam Hall is back in Italy competing in his sixth Winter Paralympic Games, exactly 20 years after his first Games in Turin. The two-time gold medalist and six-time Paralympian shows no signs of slowing down as he hunts for his sixth medal.
Robin Cuche, who was mocked for his disability in school, just won two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics. The 27-year-old Swiss skier found freedom on the slopes when childhood became too painful.
Giacomo Bertagnolli promised to be "a lion on the podium" and delivered, winning his fifth Paralympic gold medal in front of his home crowd at Milano Cortina 2026. The vision-impaired alpine skier and his guide Andrea Ravelli triumphed in one of the tightest races of the Games.
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.
Varvara Voronchikhina secured Russia's first Paralympic gold medal in 12 years with a stunning super G victory in Cortina. The 23-year-old's emotional win marks a historic return to international competition for Russian Paralympic athletes.
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Paralympians from across the globe are competing in the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, showcasing extraordinary skill and determination across alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, and ice hockey. The Milano Cortina Games are proving that the human spirit knows no limits.
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