Mikaela Shiffrin takes 'monumental step' with 4th place as U.S. ski team shines in World Cup opener

Since her frightening crash in a giant slalom last November, Shiffrin has been trying to become friends again with the ...

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 ...
Colorado Public Radio

Ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback with training day at Copper Mountain

Word on the mountain has it that Lindsey Vonn is still fast through a downhill course, even at 40 years old. Maybe even challenge-for-downhill-wins fast. On a frigid Friday morning, Vonn darted ...