On Saturday’s Cortina World Cup downhill, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Jackie Wiles showed her talent on the hill again placing seventh - a season high for the downhiller.

It was another sunny and gorgeous day in the Italian Dolomites, and the women’s downhill field came in ready to compete. The surface could not have been more perfect with not even a dent in the snow after two training runs.

The track is famed for its steep sections, rollers and terrain elements, making it a true test of speed and technicality. Wiles ran with bib one and had a solid game plan to execute her day. She pushed hard over the terrain and every jump to find herself in the top 10. 

“It felt like a solid run. I really needed a solid result this season so I am really happy with the run that I put down,” said Wiles. “It is typical amazing Cortina with the surface great and a lot of terrain that flows super well. This is such a classic track we love it here and it is so nice to be here before the Olympics.” 

Numerous Stifel U.S. Ski Team women also landed in the points. St. Anton’s super-G winner Lauren Macuga had a solid day in 16th. Lindsey Vonn was skiing well but had a mistake at the end of her run and landed in 20th. Breezy Johnson was also skiing extremely fast but unfortunately got low in a few places and ended up 22nd. Finally Keely Cashman landed 28th place. She also claimed the Stifel Bibbo Award for her jump from bib 44. 

“It was really fun. It is so nice to be back here and it is probably the most fun downhill,” said Vonn. “I am a little bit disappointed with my mistake today. I think I was poised for another top five result but you know that’s what happens in ski racing. I don't have a ton of time in downhill gates and there has been a lot going on so I am trying to get into a good rhythm.” 

The Italian fans sure had something to cheer about as Sofia Goggia dominated the field, taking the win in Cortina by 0.42 seconds. She was joined by fellow Italian racehorse Federica Brignone in third place. Second place was snagged by Norwegian Kajsa Lie. 

The women will now set their sights on super-G. It is going to be an exciting race as the weather and surface are expected to once again be in top tier condition. 

RESULTS
Women's downhill
 

HOW TO WATCH 
5:00 a.m. ET - women's super-G, Cortina, ITA - skiandsnowboard.live

Jessie Diggins and Ben Ogden put on quite the show today in the first of three races in Les Rousses, France with Ogden in third and Diggins taking home her 25th career World Cup victory. 

Les Rousses, France is always a fun stop on the World Cup tour. The French fans come out in droves, the course is challenging and most importantly, the athletes are rested after a week off. 

Today’s 10k skate challenged all. A course with transitional downhills, steep poppy uphills and little rest, it was all gas from start to finish. With the interval start format, it was athlete against the clock. 

The men kicked things off with 57 men on the start list. The U.S. crew was led by Ogden, Kevin Bolger, Hunter Wonders and JC Schoonmaker. 

For Ogden, it was all gas, no brakes - his specialty. Some would say it’s difficult to find the balance of distance and sprint skiing - many athletes are specialists in one, yet Ogden is joining the ranks of skiers who can do both. Just last season, he clinched his first-ever World Cup podium in the skate sprint during the beginning stages of the Tour de Ski. Plagued by illness that took him out of the rest of the season, Ogden entered this season with high expectations and a “master plan” he looked to follow. After the Tour, Ogden graded the first half of his season. 

“It was a B+,” said Ogden. “I am happy with many performances but still was hoping to be a little stronger in certain ones.” 

Today, he was stronger. 

In the first splits of the race, Ogden was the one to beat — some would say he had near-perfect pacing. 

“I am really psyched with today, that was incredible. Really fired up to get on the podium and really excited to round out the sprint and distance third places - now I just need to get some classic results in there!”

Alongside Ogden was Bolger, who returned to the World Cup with a 28th place result, a solid distance result for the veteran. Schoonmaker was just outside of the top 30 in 31st and Wonders was 48th. The ultimate winner of the day went to Iver Tildheim Andersen of Norway and Paal Goldberg in second. 

For the women, the sentiment was the same. Diggins was the fastest out of the gate, pushing a pace no one could catch. Through the time check at the middle section of the race, her pace held steady over Norway's Astrid Slind and continued to increase over Sweden's Frida Karlsson and Germany's Victoria Carl.

Sophia Laukli had her own race and put up splits that challenged Diggins and the rest of the World Cup field. Laukli, a specialist in distance skate races, especially those with climbs, was on fire. Across the line, Laukli spent some time in the leader's chair before other races came in and ultimately finished the day in eighth place, a solid result. The rest of the U.S. women had strong races, including Luci Anderson of the U.S. Biathlon Team, who started her first-ever FIS Cross Country World Cup, crossing the line in 21st, with Brennan not far behind in 28th. Sonnesyn was 34th. 

“I'm just so happy,” said Diggins, post race. “I was super inspired by Ben this morning and the rest of the boys, and it got me really fired up to race today. Overall, it was a really good day and I just raced with my whole heart!” 

"Today was definitely a bit of a confidence boost I needed," said Laukli. "I actually felt more like myself racing so that’s all I can ask. Results wise I’m happy but I know I can still be moving up so it was definitely motivating to be back in the mix and close to the podium."

With today’s victory, Diggins continues her lead in the overall World Cup rankings and clinches her 25th World Cup victory of her career and fourth victory of the 2024-25 season. 

Saturday, the team is back at it for the classic sprint. Watch LIVE on skiandsnowboard.live, with heats starting at 8:45 a.m. ET. 

RESULTS
Women
Men

The Laax Open is one of the most anticipated World Cups of the slopestyle season and it's not hard to see why. Laax, Switzerland has a beautiful background in the Swiss Alps, a consistently creative course and always draws a great crowd.

The competition set up in Laax is also innovative, with the men's field having a qualifier, semifinal and final event throughout the week. Six of nine American men made it through qualifications and into the semifinals - Alex Hall, Colby Stevenson, Mac Forehand, Konnor Ralph, Troy Podmilsak and Hunter Henderson.

Four of the six Stifel U.S. Freeski Team members made it through the semifinals and into finals - Hall, Forehand, Stevenson and Podmilsak. Stevenson was the top qualifier, with Hall second and Forehand third.

After run one, Forehand was sitting in the top spot with Hall close behind in second. Norway's Birk Ruud had a beautiful second run, putting him in first, Forehand in second and Hall in third. Forehand and Hall had great second runs but couldn't put something down cleaner than run one. The final results were Ruud in first, Forehand second and Hall third.

Forehand reflected on the competition, saying, "Today was incredible! Showed up this morning and knew instantly that it was going to be a perfect day. Zero wind, tons of sun and not a cloud in the sky. Did some of the best skiing I’ve done over the whole week and felt really good to put down the run I wanted to do and get on the podium."

Stevenson finished the day in ninth with creative and unique runs, just not clean enough to threaten the podium. Podmilsak finished in 12th.

On the women's side, Marin Hamill was the sole American who made it through qualifications. Marin finished sixth in finals, with China's Eileen Gu on top, Canada's Megan Oldham in second and Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud in third.

Coach Ryan Wyble was proud of the team today, saying, "I'm super hyped for Mac and Alex to end up on the podium. The level of skiing was crazy high with perfect conditions and an epic course, so it was a great show from everyone. Marin had a solid week and laid down a super stylish run for sixth which was great to see from her at her second comp back since the Olympics. The whole team skied well on the challenging course here all week."

Next up for many of the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team is X Games in Aspen, Colorado starting Jan. 23, 2025.

RESULTS
Women
Men

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Ryan Cochran-Siegle showed strong skiing in Friday’s super-G race in Wengen, Switzerland, finishing in 11th place.

Cochran-Siegle was just shy of the top 10, a testament to his consistency and skill in one of the most demanding disciplines on the World Cup circuit. The speed skier was coming off two solid downhill training runs the days before.

"Overall I am happy with my skiing today," said Cochran-Siegle. "It was a little bit hard starting later in the seed with the track as it got pretty bumpy but I liked how I skied and I felt like I was driving in the turn had a good race mentality."

It was a classic sunny and gorgeous afternoon in the Swiss Alps with the speed men all vying to stand atop the podium at one of the classic speed tracks. Cochran-Siegle ran with bib 18 and had ample time to hear the reports on conditions to figure out his ideal line. 

"It is a long track but there are only a few sections you really have to nail so taking that experience with me for tomorrow," added Cochran-Siegle. "It is also my best super-G result so far this season and it just shows that you have to ski really solid top to bottom."

Stifel U.S. Ski Team teammates Sam Morse, River Radamus and Bryce Bennett also found themselves in the super-G points in 27th, 29th and 30th, respectively. Jared Goldberg, Kyle Negomir and Wiley Maple also raced and ended up in 36th, 38th and 45th. 

The Swiss continued to show their depth as young Franjo Von Allmen claimed his first World Cup win, with Austrian veteran Vincent Kreichmayr in second and Swiss Stefan Rogentin in third. 

The men will switch gears to downhill on the longest downhill track in the world. The men posted some strong training runs and are sure to push hard on Saturday. 

"For downhill, I have good confidence and know that I can create speed when I am committed. The conditions look great so I am hoping for the best," said Cochran-Siegle. 

The men will be racing at 6:30 a.m. ET. Watch live and demand on skiandsnowboard.live. 

RESULTS
Men's super-G

Park City, UT (Jan. 16, 2025) - In partnership with Steamboat Ski Resort and the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS), U.S. Ski & Snowboard announces that the FIS Para Snowboard World Cup is coming back to the U.S. for the first time since 2017 for a set of snowboard cross races in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Feb. 25-27. Along with the two World Cup races, the event will feature three NorAm Cup races and the U.S. Para Snowboard Championships. 

"We’re thrilled to welcome the FIS Para Snowboard World Cup back to the United States for the first time in nearly a decade,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Hosting this event at Steamboat Ski Resort not only highlights the incredible talent of our Para snowboard athletes but also underscores our commitment to growing the sport and creating more opportunities for fans to experience the excitement of World Cup competition on home snow.”

“Steamboat has a long history of supporting world class athletes and competitions, so it’s only fitting to have the Para Snowboard World Cup’s return to the states be in Steamboat,” said Dave Hunter, president and CEO of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “The way this community rallies around athletes, I know the competitors will feel how magical it is to compete in Steamboat. We can’t wait to celebrate all the athletes, especially the US competitors and Noah Elliott who has long ties with Steamboat.” 

Due to World Cup cancelations earlier in the season in Europe, an additional stop was needed to fill the snowboard cross schedule. This is the first time that many U.S. athletes will have the opportunity to race on the World Cup level in the United States.

“This will be my first time competing in a World Cup on home snow, and I am beyond thrilled. I will be able to have family in attendance who have never had the chance to see me compete,” said two-time Paralympic medalist and 2024 overall Crystal Globe winner Noah Elliott. “Steamboat truly holds a special place in my heart. It was the first place I ever visited in Colorado, my first time laying eyes on mountains, and my first time ever on a snowboard. I see no better fit for a venue to bring the first FIS Para Snowboard World Cup back home since 2017.”

The Para Snowboard World Cup at Steamboat demonstrates U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s commitment to grow the visibility of its athletes and sports through increasing domestic competition opportunities. By showcasing elite World Cup competition on home snow, U.S. Ski & Snowboard hopes to inspire future generations of Para snowboarding athletes.

The Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team is the best in the world, winning both Nations Cups last season along with six individual Crystal Globes. The 2024-25 season has already been a success for the U.S., recording four World Cup podiums at the first stop in Landgraaf, Netherlands. The team will take on their first snowboard cross events of the season this weekend in Pyhä, Finland, Feb. 18-19. 

SCHEDULE
Feb. 25 // World Cup, NorAm
Feb. 26 // World Cup, NorAm
Feb. 27 // NorAm, U.S. Championships

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Under the lights at the women’s classic night slalom in Flachau, Austria, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Paula Moltzan led the charge for the team in sixth place. Nina O’Brien also posted her first slalom points of the season in 20th, respectively. 

“I am happy I feel like I found a little piece of me again which has been missing for a few weeks,” said Moltzan. 

It was a perfect night for the slalom, with Austrian crowds in full force lining the sides of the hill. The World Cup athletes gave the fans something to cheer for, met with solid conditions and a long slalom course set. On run one, Austrian Katharina Liensberger blew the field away by almost a second up from the second-place position. Moltzan ran 15 and was on pace with the winning time, setting a strong pace through all sections of the course. Despite a minor bobble, Moltzan kept her time within the top 10. 

Hurt and O’Brien also showed strong skiing in the first run, with O’Brien going up from bib 45 to 21st, with Hurt in 20th. 

The second run course set was nice and smooth for the women. Hurt and O’Brien ran back-to-back, making way for an exciting few minutes of racing. When she finished, O’Brien was just off the pace but still landed nicely into fifth place. Hurt was pushing hard but unfortunately fell and did not finish.

“I am very happy to score my first slalom point of the season,” said O’Brien. “There have definitely been some tough days in slalom so I feel relieved and satisfied.”  

Finally, it was time for Moltzan. With roars from the immense crowd of 20,000, Moltzan skied aggressively over the tricky rollers on the hill with a commanding green light at each split and crossed the finish line in the green. She immediately skied up to her crew of Moltzan family and friends before being welcomed into the finish by her teammates. Moltzan settled for sixth place - a great day for the Minnesota native. 

“It feels really good to do this at night and with my family here," said Moltzan. "I obviously still have a lot to go but we are getting closer to where I want to be. A green light always feels good so to see that green was amazing.”

Ultimately the win went to Swiss Camille Rast and second place to Swiss Wendy Holdener. Third place went to Swedish skier Sara Hector. 

Katie Hensien of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team also raced but did not finish the first run. Independent skier Kendahl Roufa landed in 49th on the first run. The women’s tech team will switch gears to giant slalom next Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Kronplatz, Italy. 

RESULTS
Women's slalom

It was another strong top-10 performance for Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete River Radamus, landing in 10th place in the classic Adelboden giant slalom race. 

The crowd could not be more loud and electric as the best giant slalom skiers in the world took to the slope on Sunday. It was an atypical schedule this season as the slalom fell on the normal giant slalom Saturday due to poor weather conditions. Nonetheless the crowd was just as animated and electric as if it were a Saturday. 

The U.S. men threw three in the top 30 after run one with a strong run by Tommy Ford, who sat in 13th. Radamus struggled to find the rhythm and ended up in 19th. Independent skier Patrick Kenney also had a good run, moving from bib 41 to 26th place.

The course sets between the two runs could not be more different. The first run was extremely turny and exhausting, while the second run showed more speed -- favoring those who do both giant slalom and super-G. Radamus had a swift second run that ultimately led him to a 10th place position. Kenney landed in 21st overall, while Ford unfortunately did not finish.

“Today I am not completely satisfied, but excited about my second run,” said Radamus. “As always the last pitch was challenging and it was a place to separate time-wise. I was proud of my second run and overall much better performance. I will take that into Wengen. Hoping to soon put down two good runs in a row.”

The Swiss had something to cheer about as Marco Odermatt once again claimed the victory. Second place went to his teammate Loic Meillard and third place was handed to Italian Luca De Aliprandini. 

Next the Stifel U.S. Ski Team men’s giant slalom team will head to Schladming January 28 for a night race, while the speed team and slalom racers will move to Wengen for a downhill, super-G and slalom January 17-19.

RESULTS
Men's giant slalom

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lauren Macuga won her first ever World Cup in the St. Anton super-G, marking her first podium and the first time any U.S. woman has won a super-G in St. Anton. Lindsey Vonn also continued her impressive comeback with a fourth-place finish -- just off the podium. 

“I can’t believe it, this is so exciting!” said Macuga. “I don’t think anything has settled in. I am waiting for it to hit me. This is something I have been dreaming about forever.” 

The weather was brisk and overcast for the second day of women’s speed. After a solid day of downhill the day before, the women were fired up and ready to execute on super-G day. It was an exciting day on the track with some close misses to the net and interchanging leaderboard moments, but no one held a candle to Macuga. 

From the start, Macuga had the course on lock, remaining in the green at each interval and continuing to build. The finish suddenly went silent as they saw Macuga coming down, ready to overtake the top step. She crossed the line over a half-second into the lead, giving her classic dance in the finish as the emotions started to settle in on what she had just done. 

“Normally you hear the roar of the crowd when crossing the finish line and it was kind of silent and I was like oh no maybe I did really bad, but I knew I was charging,” said Macuga. “Seeing the green light I was like no way. It did not feel real. It still does not feel real. I am looking at the scoreboard in disbelief.” 

Next it was Vonn. The light started to shift, creating a very dark and bumpy course. Regardless, Vonn charged in line for a podium-level performance. The whole crowd was on the edge of their seats as she crossed the line into fourth place for another incredible performance as she makes her World Cup comeback.

“It was a crazy run today. It was really bumpy, it was sunny, then it got dark,” said Vonn. “But it was a really good step forward. This is something I am really proud of and I am also really proud of Lauren. It is really nice to be a part of such a fun team. It's great to see another American on top of the podium.”  

It was not just a day for Macuga and Vonn, but the whole team. The other women could not be more proud of their teammate as they tackled Macuga to the ground once they found her in the finish. The women's speed team has found a new groove and plans to continue this feeling the rest of the season. 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Jackie Wiles and Keely Cashman also landed in the points in 24th and 28th, respectively. Tricia Mangan and Halely Culter ended up in 33rd and 39th. Bella Wright and Breezy Johnson did not finish but are OK. 

The women will now take this momentum to a team favorite in Cortina, Italy for a downhill and super-G, Jan. 18-19. 

RESULTS
Women's super-G

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the eight athletes representing the United States at the 2025 FISU Winter World University Games in moguls skiing, which will take place Jan. 13-23 in Torino, Italy.

The University Games are the largest international winter multi-sport event for student-athletes, showcasing their athletic abilities and educational achievements. The athletes will compete in moguls and dual moguls against the best University aged athletes in the world.

2025 FISU WINTER WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES TEAM

(Hometown; University; Club; Birthdate)

Women

• Zoe Dwinell (Park City, UT; University of Utah; Wasatch Freestyle; 12/29/2004)
• Skylar Slettene (Hunter, NY; University of Utah; Wasatch Freestyle; 2/10/2004)
• Sami Worthington (Park City, UT; University of Utah; Stifel U.S. Ski Team; 6/15/2004)
• August Davis (Tahoe, CA; Wasatch Freestyle; University of California Berkeley; 12/27/2003) 

Men

• Stephen Boone (Los Alamos, NM; University of Utah; Wasatch Freestyle; 1/4/2005)
• Jackson Crockett (Park City, UT; University of Utah; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/23/2002)
• Trae DaMore (Burlington, MA; Westminster University; Wasatch Freestyle; 4/20/2006)
• Jacob Spalter (Killington, VT; University of Utah; Wasatch Freestyle; 12/23/2005)

STAFF

Trevor Reilly - Team U.S. Lead // Wasatch Freestyle
Sam Tarrant - Park City Ski & Snowboard

SCHEDULE

Jan. 14 // Moguls

• Qualification // 5:00 am ET
• Finals // 8:30 am ET

Jan. 15 // Dual Moguls 

• Heats // 5:00 am ET
• Finals // 9:00 am ET

Tune in to watch any of the events live on FISU TV.