On day three of racing in Steinach am Brenner, Austria, Kelsey O’Driscoll put on a show, taking the top spot to earn her first career World Cup podium and first career win. Following her World Cup debut on Wednesday, where she finished fourth overall, O’Driscoll finished out the weekend with a bang. Andrew Kurka and Audrey Crowley also finished in the top 10, finishing fifth and seventh, respectively. 

“I’m of course beyond excited, but also feeling really grateful,” said O’Driscoll. “So many people have helped make this possible, from teammates and coaches, to my family and friends, and especially my medical team. I couldn’t do this without any of them.”

“My main goal for the rest of the season is to gain as much experience as possible on the World Cup circuit before the Games in March. I want to make mistakes and learn from them, and most importantly, to have as much fun as possible. I absolutely love to ski, and plan on enjoying every second of it!”

O’Driscoll is a rookie on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, earning her nomination after a successful World Championships debut last season. After being named to the team this summer, O’Driscoll underwent surgery to get herself in the best shape possible in time for the season. 

“I had an Olympic dream in high school and college, which I wasn’t able to make a reality,” said O’Driscoll. “That was a really hard dream to let go of. Para ski racing has given me a second shot at making that dream come true, except at the Paralympics. Having given up an Olympic dream once, I wasn’t about to let a couple of surgeries get in the way of my second chance. I fought for an aggressive timeline that got me back on snow in November, and just put in as much work as possible over the summer/fall between surgeries. I’ve wanted to go to the Games since 2002, and I’m determined to make that dream a reality this year.” 

The entire Stifel U.S. Ski Team had great results on Friday. Outside of the three in the top 10, Patrick Halgren finished 11th, Jesse Keefe and Robert Enigl 15th, Matthew Brewer 16th, Ravi Drugan and Spencer Wood 17th, Andrew Haraghey 20th, Tyler McKenzie 21st and Noah Bury 25th. This rounds out a successful first World Cup of the season, with seven top 10 finishes across three days of racing. 

The Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team athletes are headed straight into their next World Cup event next week in Santa Caterina, Italy, for the first downhill races of the season, Dec. 16-17.

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Stifel U.S. Ski Team racer Lindsey Vonn roared to the finish in St. Moritz, Switzerland to take her 83rd win and her first Audi FIS World Cup victory since her storied comeback began, proving that she is still the best downhiller in the world at age 41. It was her sixth win in St. Moritz throughout her career, dating back to 2010. 

“It's like a dream. It's more than a dream,” said Vonn. “I worked so hard this summer and we have such a great team and everything has really come together, but it almost doesn't feel real.” 

From bib 16, Vonn skied into the green with fast middle and lower splits to take a commanding lead by more than a second. It was her first World Cup win since March 2018, when she was 33 years old, and marks her as the oldest alpine World Cup winner in history. The previous record holder was Didier Cuche, who won a super-G in 2012 at 37 years old.

Vonn announced her comeback to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in the fall of 2024 after retiring in 2019, and debuted in her first race one year ago in St. Moritz where she was 14th. She continued to drive to the top throughout the season and finally stepped onto the podium at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals at the end of the season, securing second place in the super-G. 

But she wasn’t done there, stating that she worked harder throughout the off-season than she ever has and has her eyes on more World Cup podiums and Olympic medals in Cortina. 2025-26 will be her final season.  

“I'm trying to enjoy every single moment because this is my last weekend racing in St. Moritz ever in my life,” said Vonn. “I’m not racing anymore after this year, so I'm trying to enjoy it, but it couldn't go any better than this. This is amazing. I'm so happy.” 

Vonn won the day by an astounding .98 seconds over Magdalena Egger of Austria. Austrian Mirjam Puchner was third. The emotions were high in the finish as Vonn was greeted by teammates, staff and more all congratulating her on the incredible victory. 

“Every single thing that I could do to be faster, I did,” said Vonn. “And now, now this is what happens. You get the reward.”

The rest of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team also had a banner day, putting seven into the top 30. Breezy Johnson was 15th. Bella Wright was 16th—her best result in two seasons. Jackie Wiles was 18th, Haley Cutler had a career best result in 20th, Keely Cashman 24th and Allison Mollin was 27th for her first career World Cup points.  

"I feel like I've been skiing at that level for a while, and it's good to just do it in the setting when it counts and when it matters, not only top 30, but huge team result for everyone," said Mollin. 

It was notably Wright's first race back after ending her season short in February of last year. Her result just outside the top 15 is a big stepping stone moving forward into the season. 

"I'm really grateful for today," said Wright. "I haven't raced since last February and this is like my third day of a full length course. It was somewhat nerve wracking, but also I was happy to make it down and have a pretty solid run with some mistakes to clean up for tomorrow." 

The women race downhill again on Saturday and super-G on Sunday.

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Women’s downhill

The Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team is in Steinach am Brenner, Austria for the World Cup season opener, and rookie Kelsey O’Driscoll shone in her World Cup debut, finishing just off the podium in fourth place in alpine combined. 

Steinach is a familiar stop for these athletes as they have kicked off the World Cup season in Austria for the last three years. Alpine combined in composed of one run of super-G and one run of slalom with athletes’ times combined to get their final placement.

After run one of super-G, Andrew Kurka was sitting in first place in the men’s sitting classification and O’Driscoll was in third. Audrey Crowley, Andrew Haraghey and Robert Enigl did not finish run one. 

This season, Kurka, a known speed specialist, is also skiing slalom for the first time in years, with this event being his first World Cup attempt since 2019.  This event was an excellent start for the speedster, where he finished sixth overall after placing 10th in the slalom run. O’Driscoll finished sixth in run two, giving her a fourth place finish. Nine U.S. athletes made it through to the second run, including Jesse Keefe, who finished eighth overall, a great start to his season in the standing classification, followed by Patrick Halgren in 11th, and Spencer Wood in 17th. Ravi Drugan finished in 12th in the men’s sitting category.

Tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 11th, the team will take on super-G, which is sure to excite following the run one placements in alpine combined. Tune in at 4:30 am ET on FIS. 

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Honey Stinger are officially partners. Honey Stinger, a leader in sports fuel that produces energy waffles, will become an official partner through 2026. 

Exclusive to the “ready-to-eat energy waffles” and “stroopwaffles” category, Colorado-based Honey Stinger has been fueling athletes since 2001 and has extensive experience in the sports industry, having worked with more than 2,000 professional and collegiate teams. On the snow, Honey Stinger will officially be named an Associate Partner of the 2026 Visa Big Air presented by Toyota, Dec. 11-13 in Steamboat, CO and the FIS Para Snowboard World Cup at Steamboat, Feb. 8-9, with product activations at both events. The partnership will also support individual U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, including working with athlete influencer program Content Collective.

“We’re pleased to bring Honey Stinger on board,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO. “Their products have long been part of many athletes’ training and competition routines, and this partnership strengthens that connection. As an Associate Partner at our domestic World Cups, Honey Stinger will play an even greater role in fueling and supporting our athletes’ success.”

“Elite athletes demand fuel they can trust, and that’s exactly why Honey Stinger was created. Partnering with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team allows us to support world-class competitors with world-class nutrition. It’s an honor to fuel these athletes as they prepare for the sport’s biggest challenges,” said John D’Alessandro, CEO of Honey Stinger.

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

About Honey Stinger
Trusted by more than 2,000 professional and collegiate teams as well as countless fitness enthusiasts, Honey Stinger is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their active goals. Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger has been fueling athletes since 2001 with its range of great-tasting sports fuel. From waffles and chews to gels and bars, Honey Stinger products are designed to help users prepare, perform, and refuel without sacrificing great taste.

The leader in protein-packed, whole grain products will stock the U.S. Ski & Snowboard USANA Center of Excellence powered by iFIT kitchen, support athlete nutrition and expand its presence across winter sports as athletes prepare for the 2026 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games. 

Kodiak, the brand known for its high-protein, whole-grain breakfast and snack products, today announces its partnership with U.S Ski & Snowboard as they gear up for the 2026 Milano Cortino Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games in February and March.  

Through the partnership, Kodiak will broaden its presence in winter sports and add to its established network of athlete relationships in trail running, cycling, climbing and more. As part of the agreement, Kodiak will support upgrading the U.S. Ski and Snowboard kitchen at the USANA Center of Excellence powered by iFIT. This will help to ensure the athletes have access to whole-grain, protein-packed foods essential for sustaining the demanding training loads essential to world-class performance. 

"U.S. Ski & Snowboard embodies the drive, resilience and love of the outdoors that also inspires us and our commitment to feeding epic days and wilder lives," said Val Oswalt, Chief Executive Officer of Kodiak. “We are honored to stand behind these world-class athletes in our home of Park City and provide the fuel they need to secure their next podium win.”  

 “We are delighted to partner with our friends just down the road in Park City,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “It’s a natural fit – their product is already a staple with our athletes, and their experience in the industry is a bonus. We’re also looking forward to revitalizing our newly named “Kodiak Kitchen” at our headquarters.” 

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 About U.S. Ski & Snowboard 
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org. 

About Kodiak  
On a mission to "Feed Epic Days and Wilder Lives," Kodiak inspires people to live wilder, wide-open lives by feeding epic days through real breakfasts. Mountain raised among the Wasatch Mountains of Park City, UT, Kodiak strives to make breakfast un-boring – outfitting everyone who is hungry to get out and expand the day's range with delicious, filling, whole grain greatness while nourishing the land, lives and wildlife that sustain us. For over 30 years, Kodiak has created real, protein-packed breakfasts with honest and carefully selected ingredients, with no artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. For more information about Kodiak, please visit www.kodiakcakes.com or follow the adventure on Instagram @KodiakCakes. 

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Media Contact
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It was a standout day for the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls athletes, with two on the podium, six in the top six, and now seven athletes ranked in the top 10 in the World Cup standings. In the second event at Ruka, Finland, Olivia Giaccio finished second, her second podium of the event and Jaelin Kauf bounced back from a tough crash on Sunday to finish on the podium in third place.

“I’m really thankful that I was able to lay down runs throughout the whole weekend,” said Giaccio. “It was so fun to be back in action and build on my performances round after round. I couldn’t have asked for a better comeback to World Cup.”

Kauf tried to keep the pressure low on Monday to ease back into things.

“Yeah tough start yesterday, but some good takeaways and learning moments from it,” said Kauf. “Today, I took a bit more of a mellow start to it and just tried to get a top-to-bottom under my belt. After getting that out of the way, I was able to just focus on skiing my run and having fun out there!” 

Eight Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes advanced past the qualification round, two more than the day prior. Giaccio qualified in the top spot, followed by Tess Johnson in second, Kauf in fourth, Kasey Hogg in ninth and Alli Macuga in 16th. On the men’s side, Nick Page qualified fourth, Asher Michel ninth and Charlie Mickel 11th. Kylie Kariotis just barely missed the finals, finishing in 17th place. Landon Wendler finished 22nd. Liz Lemley and Dylan Walczyk did not finish but skied off ok. 

In finals round one, the U.S. women continued to show their dominance, with four athletes advancing in the top six to super finals. Macuga was just outside the bubble, finishing the day seventh. Page continued to lead the way for the men, finishing fourth in F1, followed by Mickel in fifth, the positions they would hold throughout the rest of the day. Michel ended the day 10th. 

There were nothing but clean runs put down in the women’s super finals, cementing the depth of talent in this women’s field. Kasey Hogg finished sixth, her sixth super finals finish. Current World Cup leader Johnson was just off the podium in fourth place, growing her lead in the overall World Cup standings. Giaccio and Kauf were joined on the podium by Jakara Anthony of Australia, the reigning Olympic moguls champion. 

“I’m so stoked for this team this weekend too,” said Kauf. “This was a gnarly course and took a lot of fight to put down runs, so I'm pretty impressed with this team for putting it down all weekend.”

“As always, this team is so special to be a part of,” echoed Giaccio. “It was awesome to share podiums with Tess and Jae throughout the weekend, and celebrate Nick and Charlie’s great results as well. Thanks x1000 to my whole crew — coaches, parents, friends, sports psych — for helping me get back to the starting gate this weekend. The process back from injury this summer was really tough, so it definitely wouldn’t have been possible without the U.S. Team staff and the people in my corner.”

This World Cup was also momentous due to the multiple successful comebacks made across the team. Giaccio, Lemley and Wendler all made their return to competition in Ruka and took steps in the right direction for the rest of the season.  

“I also want to shout out the numerous comebacks from major injury this weekend (Liz, Landon) — that was a huge milestone, and it was so cool to watch live,” remarked Giaccio. “I’m psyched for them.”

Next up, the team will stay in Ruka to train through the holidays before their next World Cup at the beginning of the year in Val St. Come, Canada, Jan. 9-10, 2026.

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Partnership Marks First Between YouTube and U.S. Winter National Governing Body, Includes Creator-led Content Featuring U.S. Ski & Snowboard Athletes.

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec 8, 2025) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard and YouTube announce a new partnership, designed to bring fans closer than ever to the athletes of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team as they prepare for the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.

Overall, this marks the first partnership between YouTube and a U.S. winter National Governing Body (NGB). 

Through the collaboration, YouTube will produce creator-led content featuring some of YouTube’s most recognizable personalities, including Kylie Kelce, Anwar Jibawi, Allison Kuch and Issac Rochell. They will be capturing exclusive, behind-the-scenes content at a key World Cup event with Stifel U.S. Ski Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team athletes in the lead-up to the Games. The partnership leverages the power of YouTube to spotlight the stories and personalities of America’s top skiers and snowboarders as they chase Olympic and Paralympic dreams.

During the 2025-26 season, YouTube creators will embed with U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes at select events, including the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen, an Olympic qualifying event for snowboarding and freeskiing, Jan. 7-9, 2026. Creators will produce original content for their own channels, giving audiences a look at life on the World Cup circuit and the preparation it takes to compete at the highest level.

“This is a new innovative partnership for our organization,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Snowboarding and freeskiing attract some of the youngest and most globally engaged audiences in sports, and collaborating with YouTube allows us to meet them where they already are. By bringing top creators into our biggest pre-Olympic events, we’re expanding our digital footprint and unlocking new marketing opportunities across the creator economy.”

“This collaboration with U.S. Ski & Snowboard is a perfect example of how the sports world is shifting to meet the next generation of fans exactly where they are -- on YouTube,” said Kate Johnson, Global Marketing Director, Sports, Entertainment, and Content Partnerships at Google. “Today's audiences demand more than just clips and highlights; they want the authentic stories, behind-the-scenes access, and the personal journey. By embedding our top YouTube creators with these world-class athletes, we’re providing fans with intimate, high-quality, and authentic content that captures the unique energy of these athletes on their road to Milano Cortina 2026.”

YouTube will also provide digital education and support to U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, offering workshops on YouTube best practices, storytelling and channel growth to empower them to build their personal brands and connect directly with fans.

This partnership marks another step in U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s mission to grow the visibility of winter sports and its athletes ahead of the world’s biggest sporting stage.

Additional content creators will be announced closer to the event.

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About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

On the final day of the Stifel Birds of Prey, hometown boy River Radamus led the way with his top performance of the season in sixth place, jumping 12 spots from first run. Teammate Ryder Sarchett and Global Racing’s George Steffey landed in 25th and 27th. It was Sarchett's first World Cup points. 

"I tried really hard. I thought that I laid it on the line, and I gave myself the opportunity for the upset and fast skiing," said Radamus. 

It was a cold but picture-perfect Colorado day for the men’s giant slalom skiers. The Talon Crew worked relentlessly the day prior, clearing the snow from the storm and the surface was perfect. Radamus ran first for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. He held back in spots and ended up further down the results list than he would want – but he know how to bring it back. 

The first run excitement continued for young skier Sarchett who blasted from bib 52 to 27th. The crowd cheered him in and he threw his hands up in joy. Then Global Racing athlete George Steffey continued the success, punching it into 25th. 

"I went for it and I just did what I had to do," said Sarchett. "I haven't been skiing very fast in training, but I knew if I went for it things can happen." 

On the second run, both Sarchett and Steffey made it down to score points and ramp up the crowd for Radamus. Radamus got the crowd on their feet as he linked turns, moving into the top spot and ended up second on the second run. He would move up 12 spots to sixth place to mark a great end to the North American stops. 

"I felt like I haven't had a good run of giant slalom this year up to the level that I think I'm capable," said Radamus. "It's been frustrating knowing that I'm able to ski a lot faster than I am, and I just really want to put one together. I finally feel like I did that."

Steffey took home the Stifel Bibbo Award, skiing from bib 58 to 27th place.

The winner of the race was none other than Swiss Marco Odermatt. Italian Alex Vinatzer was second and Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen took third. Stifel U.S. Ski Team member Patrick Kenney did not finish but is ok. Bridger Gile and Isaiah Nelson did not qualify for a second run. 

The men now head overseas for the next tech World Cup in Val d’Isere, France. 

RESULTS
Men's giant slalom 

On day two of the two-day series of giant slalom races in Tremblant, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan had a strong day, finishing in fourth and sixth place, respectively. 

It was another brisk day in Tremblant and the women took what they learned from the day prior into the final day out east. Shiffrin, Moltzan and Nina O’Brien all impressed with strong first runs. O’Brien sat in third, Shiffrin sixth and Moltzan 18th. However, if they learned anything from Saturday’s race, the second run could change everything.

“I watched the video, refocused, picked some points in which I needed to improve on and locked in," said Moltzan. 

Moltzan was the first American to run in the second run, skiing flawlessly down the false flats and through the various terrain and pitches. She would sit in the leaderboard chair for a long chunk of time, moving from 18th place to an eventual sixth place finish. 

“I trusted my gut on my inspection and went for it,” said Moltzan 

Shiffrin was next up for the team and skied with force down the various sections of the course. Shiffrin would ultimately land fourth place - tied with Swiss skier Camille Rast. It was another positive step in the right direction for her giant slalom discipline, and shows that she can be back on the podium again. 

“I had the chance to be in there within range,” said Shiffrin. “I'm just going to keep working on cleaning up any small errors and bring a higher intensity.”  

Last up was O’Brien, in a position she had not been in before: contending for a podium. O’Brien skied aggressively at the top into the green, but got caught up in the transition and skied out. It was a disappointing second runm but there was promising skiing in between. 

The winner of the race was Austria’s Julia Scheib, Sweden’s Sara Hector in second and New Zealand’s Alice Robinson in third. Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Elisabeth Bococok did not finish and Kjersti Moritz once again put down some strong skiing to just miss the flip 30 in 34th place. 

The women’s tech tour will now spend some time training before heading to Courchevel, France for a night slalom later in December. The speed skiers kick off their racing starting on Dec. 12 in St. Moritz.

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Women's giant slalom 

The moguls World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland, was filled with excitement, including Tess Johnson standing atop the podium for the third time in her career and second time in moguls. Olivia Giaccio and Nick Page finished on the podium, each in third place. This win moves Johnson into the top spot in the season standings. 

Johnson was filled with emotion after the score for France’s Perrine Laffont was announced, slotting Laffont into second place. 

“I worked really hard, and this just means a lot,” said Johnson. “I just love skiing, and I had so much fun out there today.”

Johnson led the women from the start, qualifying in the top spot with a perfect combination of great time, turns and air scores. Five U.S. women advanced to the finals: Liz Lemley in fourth, Kasey Hogg in seventh, Giaccio in eighth and Alli Macuga in 10th. Last year’s overall winner, Jaelin Kauf, crashed in qualification but skied away healthy. Page led the way for the U.S. men qualifying in second place. 

Johnson, Giaccio, Lemley and Page finished finals in the top six, advancing to the super finals to compete for a podium position. This was Lemley’s first World Cup back after an injury took her out last season, and she continued to push throughout the day, finishing just off the podium in fourth place. Giaccio was also out at the end of last season after a crash in China, and finished third place, earning her 19th World Cup podium. Johnson, one of the most consistent skiers on the circuit, was on a roll all day long and her super finals run was one to watch. Between her unique jumps and clean turns, her result was a surprise to no one but herself, as she was overcome with emotion at the finish. 

The men’s super final was filled with ups and downs as multiple men went down. Page threw down a clean run featuring a huge cork 10 on the bottom air to finish third, the ninth podium of his career. 

The athletes take on the bumps in Ruka again tomorrow, Dec. 8th, for a second moguls World Cup starting at 9:30 am ET.

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