Ski Jump, Freeski Park & Pipe, Snowboard Big Air, and Ski Cross circuits delivered dramatic finishes, breakthrough performances, and history-making moments from St. Moritz to Steamboat. Here’s what you need to know.
- St. Moritz, Switzerland (December 14)
- Alice Robinson (NZL) secured her maiden Super-G World Cup win with a blistering 1:14.84, edging Romane Miradoli (FRA) by +0.08 seconds. Sofia Goggia (ITA) joined the podium in third, in the wake of Friday’s downhill victors Lindsey Vonn and Saturday’s second downhill. After a record-breaking season last month, Robinson continues to surge in the speed events.
- Quote: Robinson said, “What a day, it’s just incredible. I felt amazing during the run … I wanted to go for it.”
- Val d’Isère, France (December 14)
- Loïc Meillard (SUI) finished second in the slalom after Timon Haugan (NOR) claimed victory by a razor-thin margin. Meillard had led after the opening run but Haugan’s second run secured the win, marking a strong weekend in France. Henrik Kristoffersen took third for his third podium of the season.
- Context: The Swiss pairings dominated several races in Val d’Isère, signaling a strong stride for their campaign.
- Val d’Isère, France (December 13)
- Meillard notched a first-place finish in a challenging GS, ahead of Luca Aerni (SUI) by +0.18s and Marco Odermatt (SUI) in third. Meillard described the win as a crucial step in reviving his season, remarking on the late surge from his first run to the finish.
- Quote: Meillard said, “It’s amazing. Fourth place would have been pretty amazing today, but to win directly, it’s simply perfect.”
- St. Moritz, Switzerland (December 13)
- Emma Aicher (GER) topped the women’s downhill in 1:30.50, with Lindsey Vonn (USA) second and Sofia Goggia (ITA) third. Vonn’s return to the podium continued a remarkable comeback, while Aicher’s victory highlighted a rising generation in German downhill.
- St. Moritz, Switzerland (December 12)
- Lindsey Vonn (USA) won the first women’s downhill of the season by 0.98 seconds over Magdalena Egger (AUT), with Mirjam Puchner (AUT) in third. At 41, Vonn became the oldest World Cup race winner on record, cementing her storied career with an 83rd victory.
- Vonn said, “I knew I was skiing fast … it felt so good. I don’t have to drive at the limit, and I’m still fast.”
FIS SKI JUMP WORLD CUP
- Klingenthal, Germany (December 14)
- Ryōyū Kobayashi (JPN) finished third as Domen Prevc extended his lead with a fourth consecutive victory. Kobayashi’s four podiums this season keep him firmly in the title chase, trailing Prevc.
FIS FREESKI PARK & PIPE WORLD CUP
- Secret Garden, China (December 13)
- Eileen Gu (CHN) opened the season with a standout Halfpipe win, scoring 91.75 after a dramatic second run that featured her trademark Cork sequences. Gu’s victory extends her World Cup dominance with 19 career wins.
- Gu acknowledged the day’s difficulties, noting she had battled speed in training but delivered when it mattered most.
FIS SNOWBOARD BIG AIR WORLD CUP
- Steamboat, USA (December 13)
- Miyabi Onitsuka (JPN) claimed the women’s title, landing a Switch Frontside 1260 Mute on her final run to clinch the overall Big Air crystal globe for the first time. Seungeun Yu (KOR) and Ally Hickman (AUS) rounded out the podiums.
- In the men’s event, Hiroto Ogiwara (JPN) won with a Backside 1980 Tailgrab, earning the top score of 94.75 on his final run and securing the overall title for himself. Su Yiming (CHN) had already clinched the season-long crystal globe without competing in Steamboat.
FIS SKI CROSS WORLD CUP
- Val Thorens, France (December 12)
- Fanny Smith (SUI) secured a podium in third place as Swedish star Sandra Naeslund topped the field, followed by Marielle Berger Sabbatel (FRA). The result adds another layer to the competitive ski cross season.
From the high-speed drama of alpine racing to the gravity-defying feats in freeski, big air, and ski cross, this week’s circuit provided a vivid snapshot of winter sport at its most pulsating. Fans can expect more thrilling action as athletes push the boundaries of speed, skill, and daring in the weeks ahead.
