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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Chinese para-athlete Yu Shuang claimed victory in the visually impaired sprint event at the Para Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Finsterau, Germany. The thrilling finish showcased the elite competition level in adaptive winter sports.
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.
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.
The most decorated Paralympic nordic ski team in the world just became part of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, bringing champion athletes like Oksana Masters into a unified program. Fresh off winning 10 gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the team's integration marks a major step forward for Paralympic sport.
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."
Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie are leading Canada's 15-member Para nordic ski team to the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games in March. The powerhouse squad has won 30 medals combined at the last two Winter Games.
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.
Anna-Lena Forster finally captured her first Paralympic speed gold in downhill skiing at Milano Cortina 2026, a medal she'd been chasing since her debut at Sochi 2014. The German sit skier's victory kicked off an emotional first day of Para alpine competition, complete with chicken hats, family celebrations, and athletes proving that perseverance pays off.
Olympic champions are welcoming home Team USA and kicking off a free 10-day celebration where fans can watch elite Para athletes compete for gold. Salt Lake City's Watch Party runs March 6-15 with live music, food trucks, and broadcasts of six winter Para sports.
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