Stifel U.S. Ski Team skier River Radamus delivered a standout performance Sunday on the legendary Gran Risa in Alta Badia, Italy, posting a strong seventh place in the men’s World Cup giant slalom.

Radamus skied with confidence and aggression throughout both runs. After an electrifying first run in second place, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team standout would need to keep a crisp pace on the technical and demanding course to keep his position. 

“That first run felt great, I was just focused on committing from top to bottom,” said Radamus. “I love this hill, it's one of the best on tour.” 

The second run proved difficult for the top field as the course deteriorated quicker than run one. The top skiers would need to commit extra hard and ski super clean to keep their first run position. Radamus did his best to stay on line but faltered in a few key areas, losing precious time. He would land seventh. His third top ten in a row. 

“I knew that you'd have to do something special to be able to stay up there with the top guys,” said Radamus. “I made too many mistakes in the second run, but I liked the effort and the attitude I had. I was racing to win. I wasn't racing to finish.”

It was also a promising start for teammate Bridger Gile who impressed on run one going from bib 46 to 13th. Unfortunately on run two he hit a bump and his ski pre-released. 

The winner of the race was Austrian Marco Schwarz, second place was Brasil’s Lucas Braathen and in third place Austrian Stefan Brennsteiner. 

Although Gile did not finish the second run, his performance showed promising speed and marked another step forward in his World Cup giant slalom progression.

The team will now have a couple weeks off before the next tech series in January. 

RESULTS
men's giant slalom 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Lindsey Vonn returned to the World Cup podium in super-G on Sunday at the Val d’Isère venue, marking another milestone moment in her continued comeback season. This podium is number 142 for the speed star. Vonn showed trademark power and precision, finishing just behind winner Sofia Goggia of Italy and second-place Alice Robinson of New Zealand.

“I was skiing with aggression and I was dynamic, and that's what I'm looking for. So all in all, a great weekend,” said Vonn. “Four times on the podium in five races. I couldn't really be any happier.” 

Vonn attacked the long, rolling super-G track with confidence, carrying speed through the gliding sections while staying clean and aggressive on the technical turns. Her run put her solidly into podium position early and held up as the field raced under challenging winter conditions.

“It's fun to be competitive with these amazing young women and I'm excited for the next block. I'm going to recharge, get in the gym again, and be ready for the next big push through to Cortina.”

It was also a solid day for teammates Keely Cashman and Tricia Mangan who landed in 11th and 24th. 

“I was excited to start bib one today, that was a first for me,” said Cashman. “It was super warm so I knew I needed to take advantage of the start position so I really tried to stick to the plan from inspection and I think I had a solid run.”

The women’s speed team will now go home for some much deserved family time over the holidays and return for the Zauchensee races early January. 

RESULTS
women's super-G

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lindsey Vonn added another strong result to her remarkable 2025-26 World Cup season with a third-place finish in Saturday’s downhill on the demanding course in Val d’Isère, France. 

“I love this area. It's been such a great place for me,” said Vonn. “I wish I would have skied a little bit better today and not made that mistake but overall happy.” 

At 41 years old, Vonn continues to defy expectations in what has been an extraordinary comeback campaign. The American skier clocked a strong run to stand on the podium behind Austrian Cornelia Huetter and Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, who finished second. Despite a small line error in the lower section that cost her a bit of time, Vonn’s experience and precision on the snow ensured she remained in podium contention throughout.

“I'm really happy with my skiing,” said Vonn. “I have another podium and I still have the red bib, so there's a lot to be happy about. I'm just looking to improve myself every race and I know I can be better.”

This result marks yet another highlight in Vonn’s season: her 141st career World Cup podium. Vonn has now stood on the downhill podium three times this season, marking a perfect podium streak in the discipline. 

Vonn’s teammates delivered depth as well with Breezy Johnson in seventh and Jackie Wiles in 15th. Plus teammates Allison Mollin, Haley Cutler and Keely Cashman made the top 30 in 22nd, 27th and 28th. Mollin nabbed the Stifel Bibbo Award again - the third time she has done so. 

“I was happy with my skiing but bummed I feel like the time wasn’t there,” said Wiles. “I lost a lot in the second split and don't really know why. I feel like I’m skiing well and hungry for a lot more.” 

The women will now prepare for a super-G on Sunday to wrap up the weekend. 

RESULTS
Women's downhill

In the first of two downhill races in Val Gardena, Italy, Stifel U.S. Ski Team skier Kyle Negomir delivered the strongest downhill performance of his career, charging to an impressive 11th-place finish from bib 52.

“It feels really good,” said Negomir. “I've had a lot of slow results and I think a lot of skiing was under what I felt like my potential was.” 

Conditions on the iconic Saslong course were challenging throughout the day with heavy fog causing multiple delays and long holds for the athletes. By the time Negomir left the start gate—nearly 4 p.m. CET—it required patience and sharp focus to stay mentally locked in after hours of waiting.

Despite a thinning crowd by late afternoon, Negomir’s concentration never wavered. Running in the green midway down the course, he made a small mistake but stayed aggressive and composed, keeping his time within a second of the leaders. The result marked a significant breakthrough and the best downhill finish of his career, a moment punctuated by a celebratory embrace in the finish area from teammate and close friend Erik Arvidsson.

“I didn't do my first free run today, besides inspection, until probably one 2pm and so I think you just put it off. Try to keep your heart rate low, the intensity low, until it's time to go,” said Negomir. “I think we're looking for two big days for the U.S. team.” 

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt claimed the victory, followed by teammate Franjo von Allmen in second, with Italy’s Dominic Paris rounding out the podium in third.

The men will look to carry the momentum forward with a super-G on Friday and a second downhill on Saturday on the classic Saslong track.

RESULTS
Men's downhill