Shiffrin, Odermatt are favorites as injury-marred Alpine skiing World Cup heads into Olympic season

A strong favorite for the overall title again, Odermatt could become the third skier with at least five overall World Cup ...

Shiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuries

After two major crashes the last two seasons and a battle with PTSD, American skiing standout Mikaela Shiffrin is entering the upcoming Olympic season on a more positive note. Shiffrin tells ...
Reuters

Alpine skiing - Speed queen Vonn to retire at end of season

(Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn, widely regarded as the greatest female ski racer of all-time, will retire from competition following the 2018-19 season even if she fails to break the record for World Cup ...
Reuters

Alpine skiing: Speed merchants still kings of the hill

LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic downhills have a special allure, with the fastest and bravest Alpine skiers going full tilt for gold and a place in history. Pyeongchang will see no change there but newer ...
Vail Daily

Olympic downhill champions return to World Cup circuit at Birds of Prey

Two of Alpine skiing’s biggest speed stars returned from long injury layoffs at the historic Birds of Prey women’s World Cup downhill on Saturday. Sofia Goggia — the 2018 Olympic gold medalist and ...