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Macuga Top 15 in Kvitfjell super-G

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 2 2025
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Lauren Macuga claims 12th in the super-G. (Getty Images)

On the final day of racing in Kvitfjell, Norway for the women’s speed team Lauren Macuga once again led the way for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team group in 12th place. Lindsey Vonn was the next best finisher in 16th with Jackie Wiles rounding out the points in 27th. 

It was a very tricky set for the women - they needed to be on alert the whole way down the course, thinking about each turn ahead. Macuga running with bib seven was able to see the skiers before her go out in tricky sections so she could set herself up for success on her run. Macuga was skiing very strong her whole run. She had to chuck her skis sideways a little toward the end to make the next turn - losing her speed and ending up with a top 15 result. 

“The weather just took a turn and got fantastic, and the snow has been great,” said Macuga. “I am super happy with the weekend walking away with one podium. Couldn't ask for better.” 

The next best finisher was Vonn. Vonn skied the tricky sections of the course flawlessly - in contention to have a very strong result. However just as she got through the sections causing trouble she made a costly error and lost all of her speed. Vonn would have to settle for 16th place. 

Finally it was teammate Jackie Wiles who put down a very solid run to land in 27th place. Bella Wright, Breezy Johnson and Mary Bocock did not finish but they are OK. Tricia Mangan and Keely Cashman landed in 36th and 38th. 

Next the women’s speed team will head to La Thuile, Italy in two weeks for the final speed World cup of the season. 

RESULTS
women's super-G

Baumgartner Back on the Podium, Pare fifth in Erzurum

By Sadie Texer - Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team
March, 1 2025
Third Place for Nick Baumgartner

Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner raced to a third place finish at the FIS snowboard cross World Cup stop in Erzurum, Turkey on Saturday morning, breaking his two and a half year World Cup podium drought.

All six Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team men qualified through to the round of heats which set the team up for a jam-packed morning of competition. Despite great racing, Olympian Hagen Kearney, Senna Leith and Cody Winters fell in the eight final round while teammates Baumgartner, 2024 FIS Rookie of the Year Nathan Pare and Olympian Jake Vedder punched their ticket to quarterfinals. Vedder was unable to snag a top-two spot in a tough quarterfinal heat and finished 11th on the day but Pare and Baumgartner kept the team rolling and both advanced to semifinals.

The draw was on the American's side with Pare and Baumgartner separated in the two semi-final heats. Pare was first to take to the start gate and the young gun showed veteran level composure, going toe-to-toe with the likes of some of the best athletes in the world, including Candada's Eliot Grondin and France's Julien Tomas. Grondin and Tomas best Pare to take the top-two spots in the heat, sending the American to the small final. With a look of intense determination on his face to keep the American's chances of a podium alive, Baumgartner put down a strategic line that earned him second place in his semi-final heat, but more importantly, a spot in the big final.

The Erzurum, Turkey course is a special place for Baumgartner. In 2018 at this same venue, he qualified for his third Olympics just four weeks after breaking his back. Fast forward six years later, the seasoned veteran stepped into the very same start gate to fight for another spot on the podium. With teammates cheering him on at the bottom of the course, the oldest athlete in the field raced to a third place finish, proving that age is just a number.

It’s funny how yesterday I said in an Instagram post that this track doesn’t play to my strengths, but that changed nothing," said Baumgartner, who had also dealt with lost luggage that forced him to race in a different jersey for qualifications. "I had a blast out there, and that energy kept me riding smart and fast. With each round I advanced, I felt that proud, exciting, butterflies-in-my-stomach feeling, half giggle and half tearing up, the kind of feeling you can’t buy, only earn through hard work, discipline, and over coming adversity...and in this case a 2.5 year podium drought."

"What made today even more special was my team," Baumgarter continued. "The way we build each other up and cheer so hard for one another (even when we compete against each other) is exactly why I’m so proud to be part of this group. Huge thanks to my coaches, teammates, PT, doctor, everyone back at the office, and of course, the three amazing techs who put in so much work and passion to make sure our board are lightning fast. Couldn’t do it without you all!"

Baumgartner was followed up in the standings by Pare, who raced to a first place finish in the small final to take fifth overall on the day. The two American's will join forces with teammates Brianna Schnorrbusch and Acy Craig for the first mixed team event of the season on Sunday, Mar. 2nd, at 5:30 a.m. ET.

Results
Women
Men

World Juniors Bronze in Men’s Team Combined

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 1 2025
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Stanley Buzek and Hunter Salani claim bronze at Junior Worlds. (Fabrice Gallina)

On Saturday’s men’s Team Combined at the Junior World Alpine Championships the U.S. took home bronze with the team composed of Hunter Salani in downhill and Stanley Buzek in slalom. 

“After Stanley crossed the finish line I knew we had a chance to be on the podium,” said Salani.  “He is a great skier and got the job done, it felt pretty amazing.”

After the downhill portion of the event Salani put his team in good position in 13th place 1.35 seconds off the pace. Buzek, no stranger to doing well at Junior Worlds, knew he had to put down a performance in the slalom and boy did he deliver. Buzek skyrocketed the men to a bronze medal. Bumping the dup up ten spots. 

“Hunter put us in a good spot on the first run,” said Buzek. “I knew this snow would be good for me. I thought we would have a good shot and I’m super happy we made it happen.”

The pair of skiers could be seen jumping for joy when the final skiers crossed the line and it was confirmed that they would take home the first medal for the U.S. in the event. 

The women’s team top performers was Logan Grosdidier in downhill and Kjersti Moritz in slalom. The duo claimed seventh place among the field of international competitors. 

The next event for junior worlds is the Team Parallel where the U.S. won bronze last year. 

RESULTS
men's team combined

Schumacher Ninth in the World in World Championships 20k Skiathlon

By Leann Bentley - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 1 2025
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Gus Schumacher races in the men's 20k skiathlon in Trondheim, Norway at the 2025 World Championships. (NordicFocus).

Another unbelievably electric day unfolded at the 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, the epicenter of cross country skiing, with an atmosphere that somehow surpassed even the intensity of the sprint races just two days ago. An estimated 25,000-30,000 fans lined the course, creating an unforgettable setting for the men’s 20k skiathlon—the second race of the championships. 

Gus Schumacher, who was on the podium in second place in Falun just last weekend, delivered another standout performance, finishing ninth and securing his first career top-10 result at a World Championships. This is Schumacher's third World Championships. 

“We are putting ourselves there, and eventually, things will click,” Schumacher said, reflecting on the potential for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team men’s squad to reach the podium in future races. And today, Schumacher certainly made things click. 

The atmosphere today was nothing short of incredible. And Schumacher even credited the rowdy Norwegian crowd for adding to the day’s intensity. “It was the first time up in the woods, and it was so loud – you couldn’t hear anything or feel my body! I am really proud of today. My classic skis were quite good, and I was in a good spot going into the skate. I skied in the pack, which made it a bit harder to move through, but I am proud of staying there and giving myself the opportunity.”

In the skiathlon format, athletes start off classic skiing, then mid-race, and switch to their skate skis. Time does not stop for the transition - it's part of the race. And today, it was as exciting as ever, as the transition zone was in the middle of three massive grandstands, with 20,000 fans chanting at the top of their lungs on all sides.

Schumacher skied a smart race. He stayed in the lead pack in the first three classic laps, right behind a sea of Norwegians, France, Italy and Great Britain. Bopping between the top 10 and top 20, he was never more than five seconds back, positioning himself for the skate leg - a preference for the young Alaskan. In less than 10 seconds, Schumacher was on his skate skis through the transition zone. With three more laps to go, the pace was quickening, tensions were getting higher and the athletes were starting to realize that the finish line was only 10k away.

As the saying goes, "it was anyone's game" on the last lap--his statement was true in this scenario. Into the final stretch, it was the Norwegians fighting for the podium. With only three medals on the line, it was a fight between Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Harald Oestberg Amundsen, Jan Thomas Jenssen, and Martin Loewstroem Nyenget. With a lunge that left all three men tangled in a heap at the line, Klaebo took the gold - his first-ever distance World Championships globe medal, Nyenget silver, and Amundsen bronze. Klaebo, the hometown hero, is two-for-two in his World Championships campaign. 

Kevin Bolger was just outside the top 30, finishing 31st, while Zak Ketterson, in his first-ever World Championships, placed 41st, and Zanden McMullen finished 46th, also in his first-ever Championships start. 

“Today was pretty rough, but it’s my first World Championships race, so it’s a bit of a learning experience,” said McMullen. “It’s truly the next stage up from the World Cup stage! The biggest difference… well, the lights are a little brighter, I’d say!”

For Ketterson, racing in Trondheim carried extra significance. “I lived here last summer—my wife and I lived in Heimdal—so this felt a little bit like my home World Champs,” he said. “There were so many fans, and they were so loud and fun – I am really impressed.”

The action continues tomorrow as the women take to the same demanding 20k skiathlon course, with racing set to begin at 8 a.m. ET on skiandsnowboard.live.

Results
Men

Kauf Wins in Almaty, Secures Overall & Dual Moguls Crystal Globes

By Ryan Odeja - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 1 2025
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Jaelin Kauf stands on the top of the podium in Almaty, Kazakhstan. (FIS Freestyle).

Jaelin Kauf's incredible season is officially historic as Saturday’s win in Almaty clinches the overall and dual moguls Crystal Globes, becoming the first American to win a globe since Hannah Kearney in 2015. 

Thankfully, the fog and clouds from the moguls event left the Yuka G course for the dual moguls World Cup in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the qualification round, all five U.S. women advanced to the round of 16. Due to a smaller competitor pool in the last two World Cups, the women started in the round of 32 and Jaelin Kauf and Tess Johnson automatically qualified for the finals, allowing them more time to prepare. On the men’s side, Nick Page and Charlie Mickel advanced to the finals. Asher Michel had an incredible close battle against Joey Dubuc (CAN), who advanced 18 to 17. Michel finished the day 18th and Dylan Walczyk in 24th. 

In the round of 16, Kauf, Johnson, Kai Owens and Kasey Hogg all won their duals. Kylie Kariotis took on number 10 ranked Rino Yanagimoto (JPN) and kept things incredibly close but ultimately lost 17 to 18, the closest a dual can be. Kariotis landed in ninth, her fourth top-10 finish of the season. Cooper Woods of Australia bested Page in the 1/8th final, while Mickel advanced to the quarterfinals. Page finished ninth. 

Kauf and Johnson continued to impress in the quarterfinals to advance, putting them in medal contention. Mickel was paired with one of the best in the world, Ikuma Horishima (JPN). Mickel doesn’t shy away from intimidating duals and chooses to embrace them to gain meaningful experience. Horishima moved on to the semis, and Mickel finished sixth, another excellent performance for the young athlete. 

Kauf went up against hometown hero Anastassiya Gorodko (KAZ) in the semifinals, and despite coming across the line tied, Kauf prevailed and moved on to the big final. Johnson took on Yanagimoto, who had been on a tear all day taking out higher-ranked opponents, and the semis were no exception. Yanagimoto advanced to the big final, and Johnson was on to the small final against Gorodko. 

In the small final, Gorodko had everything to prove to her hometown crowd, and her performance showed her intensity. She earned the third place finish, her second podium of the season. Johnson finished fourth, her eighth top-five finish of the year. 

In the big final, Kauf, the queen of speed, was ready for anything, and her pace was untouchable. Once again, her opponent could not keep up, leading Yanagimoto to ski out of the course to keep herself from going out of control. Kauf beat Yanagimoto 29 to six, earning her seventh win of the season and 15th of her career. This win cements Kauf’s position as the dual moguls and overall World Cup leader, clinching the two globes.

“That’s [clinching the globe] pretty incredible,” said Kauf. “I’ve been working at that for a long time, and I’m stoked with the win today. It was a super fun competition, I'm really excited about those titles, it's really special." 

Next week at World Cup Finals in Livigno, Kauf has the opportunity to secure the moguls globe as well. She currently leads the moguls standings by six points over Perrine Laffont (FRA). 

“I’m going to give it my all at those events [in Livigno], and it should be really fun,” said Kauf.  

Athletes ranked in the top 30 per gender per event are invited to the 2025 World Cup Finals in Livigno, Italy, which will also serve as the Olympic test event for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina. Watch the event live Mar. 11-12 on skiandsnowboard.live

RESULTS
Women
Men

Radamus Top 15 in Kranjska Gora; Career Best Finishes for Kenney, Gile

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 1 2025
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Bridger Gile snags his first points of his career. (Getty Images)

On Saturday’s giant slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s River Radamus was the top performer for the U.S. squad in 12th place with a blazing fast second run. Patrick Kenney snagged his career-best World Cup result in 22nd and Bridger Gile claimed his first World Cup points in 24th. 

“Huge day for the boys all around. I'm beyond psyched to see Bridger collect his first World Cup points,” said Radamus. “I know how hard he’s been working for this and how hard it is to break through. I think this gives the whole team confidence seeing the hard work is paying off.”

Gile and Kenney both moved up from behind to snag a second run. It was the first second run of Gile’s career in a World Cup giant slalom. 

“Getting two runs feels like ski racing is great and I’m glad I got to ski race today,” said Gile. “I’ve watched River do second runs for a while now and it feels really good to be able to join him and PK in the second run. But this is just the beginning.”

On the second run, all of the men were firing to move up in the rankings. Kenney and Gile both jumped a few spots to ultimately land in 22nd and 24th overall - both personal bests. Then Radamus came down, smoking the tight giant slalom field with the second fastest second run to move up eight spots and land in 12th place overall. 

“I made a costly mistake on first run and felt lucky to get a second,” said Radamus.  “I gave everything I had to take advantage of the opportunity on the run two and was able to salvage a solid result, but I hope to leave behind the mistakes for the last few races of the season.”

Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway was first with his former teammate Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil in second. Marco Odermatt was third.

Pleased with their performance in the giant slalom, the men will now send those positive vibes and energy to the slalom crew who will hit the track on Sunday. 

RESULTS
Men's giant slalom

HOW TO WATCH 
3:30 a.m. ET - men’s slalom run 1, Kranjska Gora, SLO - skiandsnowboard.live
6:30 a.m. ET - men’s slalom run 2, Kranjska Gora, SLO - skiandsnowboard.live 

Macuga Snags First Downhill Podium; Johnson Top 10

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 1 2025
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Lauren Macuga celebrates her first downhill podium of her career. (Getty Images)

On Saturday’s downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lauren Macuga shined bright as she claimed her first ever World Cup downhill podium in second place. Teammate Breezy Johnson also skied well to a top 10 finish. 

“I feel like it wasn't me yesterday and today I went out there charging and my tuck over some terrain, and got over the outside ski and just sent it,” said Macuga. 

It was not quite as sunny as Friday, but the vibes in Kvitfjell were top notch as the best women speed skiers in the world got ready to send it down the downhill track for the second time this weekend. The snow locked up from the colder temperatures the night before, leading to a very strong surface for the race. 

Macuga ran wearing bib three and after skiing the track three times through training and Friday's race, she knew exactly what she needed to do to find the coveted green light once again. At each split she was cooking, making up a lot of time compared to the two previous skiers to punch her fist through the line into first place. 

“I think it was a solid run for me. No matter what happens today, I'm really happy with my skiing,” said Macuga. “I was also trying to be clean and trying to be smart over the jump because that is such a crucial part of this course.”

Next up for the team was Johnson. Fresh off her first World Cup podium in three years on Friday, Johnson was on the hunt for more success. A few bobbles in some key areas led Johnson to fall to 10th place overall - but still a solid result for the downhill skier. 

“I did my best this weekend, and I'm happy with that,” said Johnson. “It's really cool being part of a team that's doing this well. It's really cool being able to know that all of us can put it in there on any day of the week.”

The next threat to Macuga’s time was Germany’s Emma Aicher who landed her first podium ever the day before. Aicher skied fast, fierce and cleanly to bump Macuga by just 0.03 seconds to take the lead and eventually her first win of her career. Third place went to the previous day’s winner, Austrian Cornelia Huetter. 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Jackie Wiles, Lindsey Vonn and independent skier Haley Cutler also had strong days in 14th, 16th and 30th, respecitvely. Notably it was Cutler's first time in the points. Bella Wright did not finish but is OK. Tricia Mangan landed in 42nd place.

Now the women will prepare for the super-G and final race of the weekend on Sunday. 

RESULTS
Women's downhill

HOW TO WATCH
4:30 a.m. ET - women’s super-G, Kvitfjell, NOR - skiandsnowboard.live

Johnson Wins, Kauf Second in Almaty Moguls

By Ryan Odeja - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
February, 28 2025
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Jaelin Kauf and Tess Johnson celebrate on the podium in Almaty, Kazakhstan. (FIS Freestyle).

For the first time in seven years, Tess Johnson stood atop the World Cup podium in Friday’s moguls competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Jaelin Kauf continued her hot streak, finishing just behind Johnson in second place.

The day started with sunshine and close-to-windless skies, the perfect combination for moguls skiing. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team women started the action on the iconic Yuka G moguls course, where all five athletes advanced to finals. Johnson qualified in the top spot, earning the highest air score of the day. Johnson’s signature venom grab on the bottom air, and new addition of a cork seven safety grab on the top air set her apart from the competition. Kauf qualified in second, followed by Kai Owens in seventh, Kasey Hogg in eighth and Kylie Kariotis in 13th. On the men’s side, Charlie Mickel continued his impressive season, qualifying in sixth alongside Nick Page in ninth. Dylan Walczyk was 21st.

“I’m super happy with the run I put down, it was a solid top to bottom,” said Johnson. “I ran first out of the gate, which I’ve only done once in my career, so that was a good way to start the day early, and I’m really looking forward to finals.” 

The beautiful overcast sunshine from qualifications quickly turned to dense clouds mixed with snow, creating extremely difficult conditions for the athletes. The women continued with the round of 16, where Johnson continued to shine, pushing the difficulty in the air mixed with quick and clean turns. Kauf put down a heater in the finals, earning the best time score of the day by almost two points. Hogg moved up four places in the finals. The men attempted to complete their finals, but unfortunately, the weather worsened, creating unsafe conditions and cutting the competition short. The women’s results came from the finals round of 16 and the men’s from qualification. 

Johnson’s final run earned her second career win and second podium this season, winning by 0.02 points over teammate Kauf. Kauf finished second, earning her 11th podium in a row, looking back all the way to December. Hogg tied her personal best World Cup result, finishing fourth to earn a new season’s best. Kariotis ended the day in 12th and Owens in 15th. Mickel’s qualification run earned him his third career top six finish, all of which have come this season. Page finished ninth. 

“I was pretty excited to get my first podium of the season last week and I’m hoping to build on that and put some good runs down,” said Johnson. “The outcome is always in the back of our minds as competitors, but I’m keeping my focus on my skiing and what I can control.”

On March 1, the athletes are back on Yuka G for dual moguls starting at 4:00 a.m. ET. Follow along on skiandsnowboard.live

RESULTS
Women
Men

Johnson Third in Kvitfjell Downhill; Four in Top 15

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
February, 28 2025
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Breezy Johnson claims her first World Cup podium of the season in Kvitfjell. (Getty Images)

On Friday’s make-up downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Breezy Johnson led the charge for the U.S. women with her first World Cup podium of the season in third place. Jackie Wiles, Lindsey Vonn and Lauren Macuga rounded out the top 15 in eighth, 12th and 15th place, respectively. 

“It definitely treated me kinder than I deserved. I risked a lot,” said Johnson. 

The skies finally turned blue with a sun overhead - a welcome sight for the crew who had been skiing under clouds in the fog the past week. The track firmed up overnight, making for higher speeds, which meant the women speed skiers needed to lock in and focus. 

First up for the U.S. team was Wiles who was pushing hard running bib two. She flew through the finish over a second ahead of her competitor, hopeful that this time would be a solid result. Wiles stayed up on the top of the board for a while until some fast Italians and Austrians knocked her down to what would end up being a great top 10 result. 

“I'm really excited to have a solid result,” said Wiles. “It's been kind of an off and on season with results, so it feels good to have a solid result here at a venue that I haven't done a downhill yet.”

Johnson was next for the team, fresh off her recent World Championships gold medals. She had the speed, confidence and drive to push through some mistakes while still gaining speed. She came down in podium position and a look of disbelief crossed her face as she saw her rank. 

“I definitely made some mistakes, so I'm kind of surprised by the results,” said Johnson. “I feel good, all things considered. You have to push and try things out. You must risk things and considering all that I risked and all that I paid for, I feel like I did pretty good.” 

The surprise of the day was Germany’s Emma Aicher who came blazing down into second place. Aicher, who is consistently a top 10 skier in tech and speed found her groove Friday just 0.15 behind the winning time of Austrian Cornelia Huetter. 

Vonn and Macuga also showed strong results in 13th and 15th. Bella Wright found herself in the points in 23rd place. Overall the women feel confident heading into the next two days of racing for one downhill and one super-G. 

RESULTS 
Women's downhill

HOW TO WATCH 
4:30 a.m. ET, women’s downhill, Kvitfjell, Norway - skiandsnowboard.live 
4:30 a.m. ET women’s super-G, Kvitfjell, Norway - skiandsnowboard.live 

Kern Cracks Top Five in World Championships Sprint

By Leann Bentley - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
February, 27 2025
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Julia Kern races in Trondheim, Norway. (NordicFocus)

The 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships kicked off in front of an electrifying crowd of 25,000 fans, with 66 nations represented and 308 athletes—187 men and 121 women—taking the course for the individual skate sprint. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team delivered, with all eight American athletes advancing to the sprint heats for the first time in years at a major championship. Julia Kern took home her first top five of the season, landing in fifth on the sport's biggest stage. Ben Ogden led the way for the men, finishing in 12th. 

The atmosphere in Trondheim was electric, with tens of thousands crowding the sprint course. During the qualifications, the sound was almost deafening - and it only got louder as the day went on, creating a similar atmosphere to what the athletes experienced in Minneapolis last February at the Stifel Loppet Cup.

Kern headlined the American results, finishing fifth overall—her best result of the season and her first time making it through to an individual World Championship sprint final. Kern’s performance highlighted a strong day for the U.S. women’s squad, which was led by defending world champion Jessie Diggins, who embarked on her eighth World Championships campaign. Rosie Brennan, who is in her sixth World Championships, also delivered a solid performance after a month off of the World Cup, while first-time World Championship racer Kate Oldham impressed with a 22nd place finish in her debut.

On the men’s side, Ogden led the way for the U.S. squad, finishing 12th overall. He was followed by teammates Gus Schumacher, JC Schoonmaker and first-time World Championships competitor Jack Young. Notably, all Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes placed inside the top 30, marking a successful opening day for the team.

"One of my goals today was to dig deep and push hard over the sections where the race will be decided," said Kern. "And with yesterday's race prep, I fixed all of the mistakes I made then and skied the downhills and corners well. I owe a lot of that success to my teammates because yesterday, I was learning from Kate (Oldham), who was showing us how to ski them well - and that was cool to have that younger teammate show us. It really shows the depth of our team!" 

Kern and Ogden were firing on all cylinders in the sprint heats. Ogden was paired with teammate Schumacher in the third quarterfinal heat, with only Ogden qualifying by being in the top two. Schoonmaker and Young made up heat four, and though neither advanced, it was a solid day of racing, especially for Young, who was skiing in his first World Championships and will now travel back to the U.S. to represent Colby College at the NCAA Championships. 

For the women, Kern was in the second heat and was second across the line, nailing it to secure a spot in the semis. Brennan did not advance out of heat two. Then, Diggins skied a strong race into the third quarterfinal heat and held her own in the fastest women's heat of the day, where the two lucky losers advanced from that heat; Diggins, unfortunately, did not qualify. Oldham's day was already won by advancing through to the heats in her first-ever World Champs start and gave it her all in the quarterfinals and landed fifth in her heat. Though she did not qualify to the semis, it was a strong showing by the Montana State University skier. Then, through the semifinals, Kern was the lone American and skied a strong and fast race. Crossing the line in fourth, she thought her day was over, yet her heat was the faster of the two semifinals and secured her a spot into her first final of the year. In the final, it was a cat-and-mouse game, but Kern skied a savvy and tactful race despite the snow worsening as the day went on. 

She was fifth, "but that felt like a win today," she said, post-race while hugging her coach Kristen Bourne and wax technician Eli Brown. 

The day belonged to Norway’s hometown hero Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who captured yet another sprint World Championship gold in front of his home crowd, marking his 10th World Championships medal. Italy’s Federico Pellegrino secured silver, while Finland’s Lauri Vuorinen pulled off an upset to claim bronze. In the women’s race, Sweden’s Jonna Sundling dethroned the Norwegian favorite Kristine Stavaas Skistad to win gold, while Switzerland’s Nadine Fähndrich rounded out the podium with bronze.

The U.S. results were Kern in fifth, Oldham in 22nd, Diggins 23rd and Brennan in 30th. For the men, Ogden was 12th, Schoonmaker in 15th, Young 18th and Schumacher 27th. 

The Championships continue on Saturday, March 1, with the men’s 20k skiathlon. Watch live on skiandnowboard.live at 8:00 a.m. ET.

HOW TO WATCH (All times ET)


RESULTS
Women
Men