Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Mikaela Shiffrin delivered another thrilling slalom performance on Sunday’s slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia charging to second place in a nail-biter of a World Cup that came down to the final turns.

“I'm motivated to push harder to find more speed for the next race, but today was really fun,” said Shiffrin. 

On a track offering perfect course conditions from top to bottom, Shiffrin laid down two aggressive runs to put herself firmly in the fight for the win. With time tight throughout the field, the race remained undecided until the final racers, making for one of the most exciting slaloms of the season. Notably, the first through fourth place skiers from run one stayed in the same positioning after second run, a testament to the talent in the slalom field. 

Shiffrin was up against the winner from the day prior, Switzerland’s Camille Rast, who is proving to be a strong force in the technical disciplines this season and took the win. 

“The biggest accomplishment for me today was to execute some small things with my skiing and then to watch the other women, especially Camille, and imagine what speed is still out there,” said Shiffrin.  

Shiffrin claimed her 163rd career World Cup podium, and remains podium perfect this season in slalom with five wins and Sunday’s second place out of the six slalom races thus far.

“I don't believe it's possible to win every race in the season with the competition level,” said Shiffrin, who was just .14 seconds off Rast. “I wanted to give it my best shot, but I think that this was a really amazing show today.” 

Behind Shiffrin, her Stifel U.S. Ski Team teammates put together a strong collective showing. Paula Moltzan skied one of her best slalom races of the winter, attacking both runs with confidence and composure to finish fourth. Moltzan was content to have two strong races this weekend, after finishing on the podium in the giant slalom.  

“I'm happy to try and compete with the best here,” said Moltzan. “Clearly Mikaela and Camille are on an entirely different level, so it kind of just shows how much room for improvement there is.” 

AJ Hurt continued her return to racing form, finishing 13th in her first slalom start after spending time away earlier this season due to a hip injury. Hurt showed solid execution and speed, a promising sign as she builds momentum moving forward.

“It feels really good to be back and be in the top 15 again,” said Hurt.  

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Nina O’Brien and Elisabeth Bocock scored points for the U.S. team, placing 19th and 30th, respectively. For Bocock, the result marked a meaningful milestone: her first career World Cup slalom points.

Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener rounded out the podium in third. Shiffrin continues her lead of the overall standings, as well as the slalom standings. 

The U.S. women remain at the top of the Nations Cup standings with the team’s strong performances in Kranjska Gora and will look to add to their advantages in Zauchensee, Austria at the speed events Jan. 10-11. The tech women will race again in Flachau, Austria on Jan. 13.

RESULTS
Women's slalom

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Paula Moltzan delivered a stellar giant slalom performance in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, skiing to third place. It marks her seventh career World Cup podium. It was also a standout team performance with the winningest skier of all time, Mikaela Shiffrin, fifth, Nina O'Brien eighth and Elisabeth Bocock in 14th. 

Moltzan was fast and composed across both runs on the course, capitalizing on excellent conditions and well-set courses to secure her spot on the podium. With firm snow, clear visibility and fair conditions throughout the day, the race allowed athletes to push from top to bottom, and Moltzan did just that when it mattered most. 

“I'm really happy,” said Moltzan. “I think it's nice to come back after two DNFs last weekend and be back on the podium. It’s a confidence boost that I still belong here.” 

The podium was also an impressive feat after a bad crash in Semmering just a week prior, which Moltzan was still feeling in Kranjska Gora.  

“I think we're lucky that the snow was really good today because it does help you ski the course and hill the way that you want to,” said Moltzan. 

Shiffrin continued her strong progression in giant slalom, finishing fifth and less than two tenths of a second off the podium–as she builds momentum and confidence in the discipline following her crash in Killington last season. It was her third top-five result in giant slalom this season. Shiffrin showed consistency and speed across both runs and was all smiles in the finish as she can see her skiing building in the right direction. 

"I think ‘happy’ and ‘satisfied’ are different because I would like to be faster but I'm taking steps and I feel very good with that," said Shiffrin "It's pretty incredible to be here one year later and to be in the mix with the fastest women right now.”

Nina O’Brien backed up recent strong results with another solid performance, placing eighth on the day. O’Brien skied two controlled runs to remain firmly in the mix.

“I think it was a totally solid day, and I had some moments of really good skiing,” said O’Brien. “We had a (team) result like this since Soelden and it hasn't quite come together for everyone again since then, so I'm just happy to see everyone have a good day together.” 

Elisabeth Bocock rebounded in a big way, returning to the top 15 after a stretch of difficult races marked by DNFs. Her result marked an important step forward and a confidence boost moving deeper into the season.

“I'm so so relieved to be able to get one down after the first run,” said Bocock. “I tried to push more second run, which was a good game plan.”

AJ Hurt rounded out the American results finishing 25th to score World Cup points. Switzerland’s Camille Rast won, with Austria’s Julia Scheib finishing second. Mary Bocock of the U.S. squad also raced but did not qualify for the second run. 

After a strong day of giant slalom, the women will be back on the hill Sunday for a slalom race. 

RESULTS
Women's giant slalom 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete and the winningest skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin continued to redefine what’s possible in alpine skiing Sunday night in Semmering, Austria, earning her 106th career World Cup victory and 69th slalom win in the challenging night slalom.

The first run was tricky, with warmer temperatures leading to the snow breaking down after just a dozen women. This caused many of the racers difficulties, with nearly half of the field DNFing. Many of the women spoke up about the issues, including Shiffrin. 

“This one's a bit hard to explain this day. I am very satisfied with my skiing on the second run and also the first run. It was really challenging conditions today," said Shiffrin. "For the women starting bib 13, 15, 18 and in the 60s, this was not okay, and for all the athletes trying to figure this out in the finish. It was just a very challenging and distracting day,” said Shiffrin. 

But on the second run under the lights, Shiffrin delivered when it mattered most. Sitting in fourth after the first run, .54 seconds off the lead, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team star skied to her limit to secure the win. Shiffrin’s confidence was seen from gate one as she hammered down to come back from her biggest deficit since 2013.  

While the conditions improved in the second run, it was still a point of contention for the skiers in the field - including a last-minute set change. 

“It should be a good show, but it should be something that the athletes want to do... There's a way to do it better,” said Shiffrin. “But I am happy with how it ended today.” 

The victory further extends Shiffrin’s own all-time World Cup win record and adds another milestone to an already unprecedented career. It was her fifth straight slalom win of the season, marking a perfect 2025-26 thus far, and her sixth slalom win in a row. She remains in first in the overall standings. Rounding out the podium in the night slalom were Switzerland's Camille Rast in second and Albania’s Lara Colturi in third. 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team teammate Paula Moltzan fought back from a tough crash on Saturday’s giant slalom to land in the top 10 in the first run. She was fighting and skiing fast run two, but straddled and skied out. 

Fellow Stifel U.S. Ski Team teammates Elisabeth Bocock, Logan Grosdidier, Nina O’Brien, Liv Moritz and Kjersti Moritz did not make a second run. It was Grosdidier's first World Cup race.

The women’s tech team has a few days until they head to Kranjska Gora, Slovenia for a two-day series over the coming weekend. 

RESULTS
Women's slalom

On a sunny Saturday in Livigno, Italy  the men’s World Cup super-G delivered an exciting chapter in the season as the circuit made its debut on the new track. Two Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes landed in the top 15, Ryan Cochran-Siegle in 13th and River Radamus in 14th.

Cochran-Siegle put together a fast, controlled run to finish 13th. 

“It was a solid effort,” said Cochran-Siegle. “I made some nice turns throughout my run. Hard to beat skiing in the sunshine in Italy on consistent snow, with a pretty fun track.” 

Close behind Radamus skied confidently to secure 14th place, adding another points-earning performance to his World Cup résumé. Radamus’s steady skiing in challenging conditions underscored his growing strength in the speed discipline.

Kyle Negomir also delivered a solid day on course, finishing 24th and bringing home valuable World Cup points. 

Austria’s Marco Schwarz claimed his first career World Cup super-G victory, stopping a potential Swiss sweep of the podium. Behind the Austrian was Switzerland’s Alexis Monney and Franjo von Allmen rounding out the top three.

It was the first time the men had raced in Livigno, which will play host to the freeski, snowboard and freestyle events at the 2026 Olympics. The men will race just a short drive away in Bormio. 

The speed team will now head back to the U.S. before the upcoming classic speed events in Wengen, Switzerland. 

RESULTS
Men's super-G

In a demanding World Cup giant slalom in a wintery Semmering, Austria, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team showed grit and determination with Olympic gold-medalist Mikaela Shiffrin leading the way in sixth place. 

Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a solid performance, battling through challenging conditions and staying composed to earn another top-10 giant slalom result. 

“It was very bumpy, and it’s always dark here because the course stays in the shadow. That makes it especially challenging, because you really have to trust what you’re doing without seeing everything clearly," said Shiffrin. "When I got to the finish, I thought, ‘Okay, I could do that again.’ For me, that was a big step today.”

AJ Hurt also put in a strong effort, finishing 21st - her first World Cup after injury since Gurgl in November. In a race that saw multiple athletes struggle with the conditions, Hurt put together two solid runs to secure a top-30 result.

“I'm just glad to be here and be back with all the teammates and friends,” said Hurt. “The course is kind of funky. This hill is always weird with how narrow it is - definitely a challenge today.”

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Paula Moltzan, Nina O’Brien, Elisabeth Bocock and Kjersti Moritz did not finish. They are OK. Mary Bocock did not qualify for the second run. Moltzan skied particularly well run one where she sat in sixth place, but crashed hard in the second run and will evaluate whether to race in the slalom on Sunday. Despite the DNFs, the women remain hungry for more success this season. 

Austria’s Julia Scheib claimed the victory in front of a home crowd with Switzerland’s Camille Rast finishing second and Sweden’s Sara Hector rounding out the podium. 

The women’s tech team will now transition to slalom to finish out the year. 

RESULTS
Women's giant slalom