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Stifel U.S. Ski Team Sends 14 to Stifel Sun Valley Finals

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 16 2025
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Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan celebrate Shiffrin's 100th win and their double podium in Sestriere. (Getty Images)

PARK CITY, Utah (March 17, 2025) – The Stifel U.S. Ski Team is proud to announce the 14 athletes qualified for the Stifel Sun Valley Finals March 22-27, 2025. The group of athletes have all qualified within the top 25 rank of their respective disciplines following the conclusion of the regular FIS Alpine World Cup season. 

The group consists of five men and nine women across slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill. Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle headlines the men’s team in speed, qualifying in both super-G and downhill. On the tech side, River Radamus qualified in giant slalom while Ben Ritchie qualified for slalom – Ritchie’s first appearance at World Cup Finals and the first time the U.S. will send a man in slalom since 2022. 

The women’s speed team is highlighted by downhill world champion Breezy Johnson alongside World Championships medalist and World Cup winner Lauren Macuga. Speed star Lindsey Vonn has also qualified to finals for super-G and downhill in her comeback year from retirement. 

The women’s tech side is headlined by the winningest alpine skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin who notched her milestone 100th World Cup win this season. Shiffrin battled injury throughout the 2024-25 season after sustaining a puncture wound from a crash in the Stifel Killington Cup giant slalom. She will be racing slalom in Sun Valley. The stacked women’s team is also highlighted by World Championships medalist Paula Moltzan who will attend for both giant slalom and slalom.

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team had a strong regular World Cup season that brought in 11 podiums and four wins across men and women. The team will look to add to those numbers in the final push of the season in front of a home crowd. 

“Skiing at home is always special, and having 14 Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes qualify for the Stifel Sun Valley Finals is a testament to their hard work and dedication this season,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard President & CEO Sophie Goldschmidt. “From Mikaela’s historic 100th win to Lindsey’s impressive comeback and several others making their mark with great performances, this team continues to inspire. We’re excited to close out the season in front of an enthusiastic home crowd and celebrate their achievements.”

2025 FIS SKI WORLD CUP FINALS TEAM
*Denotes first World Cup Finals appearance

WOMEN

Downhill

Breezy Johnson
Lauren Macuga
Lindsey Vonn
Jacqueline Wiles 

Super-G

Lauren Macuga
Lindsey Vonn

Giant Slalom

Katie Hensien*
AJ Hurt
Lauren Macuga
Paula Moltzan
Nina O’Brien

Slalom

Paula Moltzan
Mikaela Shiffrin

MEN

Downhill

Bryce Bennett
Ryan Cochran-Siegle

Super-G

Ryan Cochran-Siegle
Jared Goldberg

Giant Slalom

River Radamus

Slalom

Ben Ritchie*

Stifel Sun Valley Finals Live Coverage 
All times EST
Check local listings, subject to change.

Saturday, March 22

1:00 p.m. – men’s downhill – LIVE on Outside TV & NBC/Peacock
2:30 p.m. – women’s downhill – LIVE on Outside TV & NBC/Peacock

Sunday, March 23

1:00 p.m. – women’s super-G – LIVE on Outside TV & NBC/Peacock
2:30 p.m. – men’s super-G – LIVE on Outside TV & NBC, CNBC/Peacock

Tuesday, March 25

11:30 a.m. – women’s GS, first run – LIVE on Outside TV
2:00 p.m. – women’s GS, second run – LIVE on USA & Outside TV

Wednesday, March 26

11:30 a.m. – men’s GS, first run – LIVE on Outside TV
2:00 p.m. – men’s GS, second run – LIVE on USA & Outside TV

Thursday, March 27

11:00 a.m. – women’s slalom, first run – LIVE on Outside TV
12:00 p.m. – men’s slalom, first run – LIVE on Outside TV
2:00 p.m. – women’s slalom, second run – LIVE on USA & Outside TV
3:00 p.m. – men’s slalom, second run – LIVE on Outside TV 

Saturday, March 29

2:00 p.m. – World Cup Finals recap – TAPE DELAY on NBC/Peacock

Sunday, March 30

1:00 p.m. – men’s slalom, second run, & other races – TAPE DELAY on CNBC/Peacock

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