On Tuesday’s night slalom in Courchevel, France Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the field to take her 105th World Cup victory and fourth slalom victory of the season. Stifel U.S. Ski Team teammate Paula Moltzan skied strong to fifth - winning the second run. 

“I need to push every race, and I feel the pressure in the start, but when it goes right, it goes right,” said Shiffrin. 

It was a nice, clear-skied evening in France for the women’s slalom team. After a couple of weeks off from slalom, the women were ready to send under the lights. First up for the American team was none other than Mikaela Shiffrin, who has shown incredible dominance in the discipline from the start of the season in Gurgl. She did not fail to prove her talent on run one as she fought through each tricky section with grace. Her determination was unmatched as she crossed the finish line in first by almost a second. 

“I have really high-quality skiing right now, so when I am nervous, I know how to focus,” said Shiffrin. “But it takes so much precision to do this, and I don’t take that for granted.” 

Then teammate Paula Moltzan skied strongly to land in the top ten. However, it would come down to the second run to determine the top spots. 

“I am so thankful and proud of the work that my team has done it’s been really phenomenal work which makes it easier for me to do a good performance,” said Shiffrin. 

On the second run both Moltzan and Shiffrin brought their A game. Moltzan with a classic second run send, not only winning second run but moving up to fifth place. Shiffrin skied strong and fast to extend her slalom lead to 1.55 seconds over second place Camille Rast of Switzerland and Germany’s Emma Aicher. 

“I’m happy to have found some consistency in my slalom but I’m definitely looking for more speed on first run,” said Moltzan. “All there is to do is keep moving forward and pushing. Excited to have more racing soon.” 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Elisabeth Bocock, Nina O’Brien and Liv Moritz also raced but did not qualify for run two.

The women’s tech team will now enjoy the Christmas holiday before heading to Semmering, Austria Dec. 27-28 for a giant slalom and slalom race. 

RESULTS
women's slalom

On the final day of the St. Moritz World Cup,  Lindsey Vonn led the way for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team once again in fourth place. It capped off an incredible weekend of races for the 83-time World Cup winner, with two podiums, including a win on Friday, Dec. 12 and a second place, Saturday, Dec. 13. Teammate Keely Cashman was next on the docket in 14th place. 

“I'm a little bit disappointed in myself that I didn't push hard enough and was too conservative in some sections,” said Vonn. “I think overall it was a great weekend, and I take a lot of confidence from it but I definitely have things to fix for next weekend.”

The weather was, once again, perfect. Blue skies and sun overhead showed a smooth, consistent surface for all the racers. Cashman was first out of the gate for the women’s team and skied well to sit in the leaderboard chair for a few racers - her first time to do so. 

“I was pretty excited for a clean course, but also nervous because I didn't really know how I was gonna run. But I'm pretty happy with how I executed most of it,” said Cashman.

Then it was time for Vonn. She skied strongly throughout the course but needed a touch more flow for the top spot. Nonetheless, she has a lot to be happy with this weekend and skied away with a fourth-place finish. 

The second half of the race was just as lively for the U.S. team as three more women punched it into the top 30. First, it was Tricia Mangan who was skiing well until she made a costly error at the bottom - still sliding into 21st. Then, Mary Bocock came down flying at top speed and snagged 18th, her first World Cup points. Finally, it was Haley Cutler who also skied with grit to land in 23rd. 

“I'm very happy I got to race,” said Bocock. “It felt good in some parts but it definitely wasn't perfect. I think it really speaks to how important it is to just send it.” 

Mikaela Shiffrin raced her first speed race in two seasons, but did not finish. She is OK. Bella Wright landed just outside the top 30 in 33rd and Allison Mollin was 37th. 

St. Moritz was fantastic for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, with two podiums for Vonn, two Stifel Bibbo Awards for Allison Mollin, nearly all women in the top 30 and strong skiing. Next, the women’s tech team will take the reins for a night slalom in Courchevel, France. 

RESULTS
Women's super-G

On day one of Val d’Isère’s men’s tech series, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes River Radamus and Ryder Sarchett punched it into sixth and 10th place. The skiers notably had some of the fastest second runs of the day. 

“It's a privilege to race here,” said Radamus.  “You need to battle with this hill.”

On the first run, Radamus kicked out of the start first for the Americans and did not execute the way he knows he can, holding back a bit and settling for 21st. 

“The first run got the better of me," admitted Radamus.  

But make way for young star Ryder Sarchett. Sarchett, fresh off his first World Cup points at the Stifel Birds of Prey at Beaver Creek, was ready to send. From Bib 52, he skyrocketed to 23rd place in the first run. 

“It was a great day," said Sarchett. "This is the best ski race I think I have ever had."

It would come down to run two for the true test. But if the U.S. men know how to do anything, it’s win a second run. 

“I think the whole team is building some momentum," said Radadmus. "Too often with the U.S. team, we've just been taking part, but right now our motivation is that every time we're in the start, we want to put on a show and we want to risk it. It's not going to work every run, but I think we're starting to put some good runs together."

And then men did risk it. Sarchett took advantage of an early start and linked his turns flawlessly to sit in the leaderboard chair. Then Radamus, just a few skiers behind, annihilated the second run to not only move up 15 spots but also win the second run. Sarchett placed third on the second run. Radamus landed sixth overall and Sarchett took 10th, a career best result for the young skier. It was a truly magnificent performance by both men. 

The men’s team will now switch gears to slalom Sunday. 

RESULTS
Men's giant slalom 

On Saturday's downhill in St. Moritz, Switzerland Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lindsey Vonn captured the magic once again with a second-place finish on the second downhill race. Teammate Breezy Johnson was close behind in fourth place and Bella Wright in 13th. 

“I think I skied pretty well. I was a little bit out of balance today,” said Vonn. “I'm pretty happy.”

It was another picture perfect day on the slope with full blue skies and sun shining. The crowd was brought to their feet to watch one of the best downhill skiers of all time rise to the occasion again after her incredible win the day prior. But first she would have to beat the heater run that Italian Sofia Goggia put down before her. 

Vonn was on the limit and looking for speed. Turn after turn she found the green but had a few wobbles that would cost her the win. Vonn came down in first but then was overtaken by German youngster Emma Aicher. Her result proved that her win in the first downhill in St. Moritz wasn't a fluke, and she'll be charging for a podium in every speed event throughout the season. 

“Hopefully tonight I can get a little bit recharged and ski better tomorrow,” said Vonn. “I was a little bit more hesitant.” 

Breezy Johnson also had a strong day in fourth place. Johnson, the downhill world champion, knew what she needed to do in order to be close to the top skiers and she performed. Johnson pushed her speed and ended up just shy of the podium. It was also an exciting day for Bella Wright who ended up in 13th - her best performance in two years. It was also Johnson's 100th World Cup start. 

“I feel good. I've been struggling a lot the last few days, and to get out of the start today and yesterday was a pretty big victory for me,” said Johnson. “I love the World Cup. I love racing. It's a gorgeous day. So it was a great day to hit 100 and keep going from here.” 

Finally, the depth of the team still held strong with six girls in the top 30. Jackie Wiles was 20th, Keely Cashman 21st, and Allison Mollin 22nd. Tricia Mangan and Haley Cutler were 32nd and 36th. Mollin also secured her second Stifel Bibbo Award in two days, attacking from bib 48. 

The weekend isn't over yet; the women continue with a super-G on Sunday. 

RESULTS
Women's downhill

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.

RESULTS
Women’s downhill

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.

RESULTS
Women's giant slalom 

Three Stifel U.S. Ski Team women skied into the top 15 in Saturday’s giant slalom race in Tremblant, Canada. Mikaela Shiffrin led the charge in sixth, Nina O’Brien was 10th and Paula Moltzan rounded out the group in 13th place. 

It was a cold winter-y day in Tremblant for the women’s giant slalom race, bringing a mix of wintery conditions from fog to light snow. Moltzan ran first for the Americans and came out firing, but made a massive mistake toward the middle, pushing her down to the 20th position on the first run. O’Brien skied well, landing just outside the top 15. Shiffrin put down an excellent first run to take third.

“I was really pushing, which was exactly what I wanted to achieve on the first run, and then try to do something as close to that as possible on the second run,” said Shiffrin. 

Conditions were tough in the second run, with piling snow and tough visibility, but Moltzan and O’Brien skied aggressively to bump themselves up a considerable number of spots. O’Brien ended up in the top 10 in 10th place, while Moltzan was 13th.

“I feel like this run I had a better attitude going forward so hopefully I can start off with that same mindset tomorrow, but it was challenging conditions,” said O’Brien. 

The fog rolled in on Shiffrin's run, but it didn't impact the top half of her run, as the large crowd cheered on her flawless turns. But she lost a little bit of time toward the end and ultimately landed in sixth place - another excellent result for Shiffrin's return to GS.

"I felt very aggressive on the second run," said Shiffrin. "But there were a couple spots looking back that I maybe wasn't as clean as possible so that's something that I can work on tomorrow," said Shiffrin. " 

This result puts Shiffrin back into the top 15 giant slalom seed, giving her a much better start bib for races to come. That achievement marked a big moment after her devastating crash in the Killington giant slalom over a year ago that left her with PTSD and a long journey to recovery. 

 "It's really exciting to be in the top 15 again because it wasn't many races ago that I was fighting to be in the top 30," said Shiffrin. 

The winner of the day was New Zealand’s Alice Robinson, second place went to Croatian Zrinka Ljutic with Canadian Valerie Grenier in third place in front of the hometown crowd. Elisabeth Bocock did not finish and Kjersti Moritz landed just outside the top 30 in 31st. 

“Tomorrow we will just come out really hungry because we had some good sections but for sure want more,” said O’Brien. 

Another giant slalom takes place on Sunday in Tremblant.

RESULTS
Women's giant slalom 

On Friday’s super-G at the Stifel Birds of Prey River Radamus led the way for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in 12th place with teammate Ryan Cochran-Siegle just behind in 13th. Jared Goldberg rounded out the group in 25th. 

It was a tricky weather day for the racers, with wind, snow and more causing long delays and questions on whether the race would go off. After a hold for the first 30 minutes, the race went on. However, it was a bit of a wait for the first American, the day prior’s second-place finisher, Cochran-Siegle. 

Cochran-Siegle hesitated at the top of the brink, but brought it back in the second half to make a strong result of 13th. 

“I think my execution was just off the mark in terms of being ahead of it. I started feeling my feet underneath me once I got through the pitch. But gave up too much time, at the top” said Cochran-Siegle. 

With the weather causing many delays, the hometown kid Radamus ran six athletes and nearly an hour after Cochran-Siegle. Radamus pushed to his limit and found himself just 0.35 off the pace – the best of any skier around him and in line for a podium. But just towards the bottom, Radamus put his hip on the ground and lost all of his speed. He still had a strong day in 12th, snagging the Stifel Bibbo Award and earning the respect of the top international skiers, with many expressing their respect for his on-the-edge skiing to Radamus in the finish. 

“I knew that whenever we got to go, I had to be ready. And to have to wait that long up there. I wanted to make it worth it. So I wanted to lay it all on the line,” said Radamus. 

“If I have the nerve to really commit in those first four turns I'll set the tone for myself the rest of the way,” said Radamus. “It was dark, it was bumpy but the conditions were still good enough that you could get some response. I felt like I was putting it on the line and then obviously I made a huge mistake. It's frustrating.” 

Shortly after Radamus ran, the race was stopped due to weather conditions. Despite the short ending, the fans were pleased to see some action on the famed Birds of Prey course. 

“I have to take the good with the bad and hopefully take some fast skiing into Sunday,” said Radamus. 

The winner of the race was Austrian great Vincent Kreichmayr. Norwegian Fredrik Moeller was second and Austrian Raphael Haaser in third. 

The men now turn to giant slalom on Sunday. 

RESULTS
Men's super-G