In this episode on the Skiing is Believing Podcast, Alan and Matt are re-joined by Eurosport/FIS TV commentator Ian Findlay to review the two-giant slalom’s from Sölden for the men and the women this past weekend.

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Successful season opening for Atle Lie McGrath. On Sunday, the Giant Slalom in Sölden sees the 24-year-old athlete from Norway race to third place. The HEAD Worldcup Rebel was in fifth place after the first run and gained two places with the tenth fastest time on the second run.

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The alpine skiing world was rocked by the devastating news that Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi had died at age 19 after a training accident in northern Italy. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced her death on Tuesday, sharing the skiing community's grief: “The passing of Matilde Lorenzi profoundly saddens us. "

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The Young Skier’s Guide: Fundamentals of Ski Racing ninth and final key concept covers “Balance Against the Outside Ski."

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University of Maine System Seeks Director of Snow Sports and Head Coach for Men's and Women's Alpine Teams.

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Toko Alpine Fixation Options: Set Up Your Ski Workspace It's October, the perfect time to prepare your ski and snowboard for the upcoming season. Whether you’re waxing, tuning, or repairing your equipment, having the proper setup makes all the difference. Toko offers several options for workbenches and vises, allowing you to create a space that

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At just 23 and 24 years old, respectively, Steen Olsen and Lie McGrath highlight Norway’s emerging talent, underscoring the nation’s continuing dominance even as Pinheiro Braathen now competes for Brazil.

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On Oct. 27, under blue skies and in front of 15,000 fans, Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt, last season’s GS title winner, pushed out of the start gate first in the men’s GS. Near the top of the pitch, however, the usually precise Odermatt lost grip on his outside ski and skied out, ending his chance at an opening victory.

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The Men's 2024-25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season is set to kick off on October 27th with the highly anticipated men’s Giant Slalom in Sölden, Austria.

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Exciting day at the Sölden Women's World Cup GS! Federica Brignone clinches onto the victory, setting multiple records. Mikaela Shiffrin drops to fifth place. Katie Hensien makes an unbelievable return to the World Cup stage.

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Tommy Ford and River Radamus Sölden press conference, GEPA pictures The Stifel US Men's Alpine Ski Team is poised and ready to take on the first Giant Slalom race of the season this Sunday in Sölden, Austria. Team members Tommy Ford and River Radamus have trained diligently during the off-season and are ready to showcase

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Mikaela Shiffrin Shines with Confidence, Leading after the first run. Six North Americans Secure Top 30 in Sölden heading into second run.

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The Stifel US Ski Team has released its 2025 criteria, with a notable change: removing the Development team (D team). The goal remains to include the fastest skiers in the country while encouraging two-discipline athletes and promoting an NCAA pathway. Anouk Patty will sit for an interview next week to explain the thinking behind these latest criteria.

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2023 Sölden Podium: GEPA Pictures Sölden Women's World Cup GS: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch Season Opener: Sölden, Austria The 2024-25 World Cup season will officially kick off with the Women’s Giant Slalom in Sölden, Austria, on Saturday, October 26th. This highly anticipated race will set the tone for the season, with the

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Marcel Hirscher will return to the World Cup stage this Sunday in Sölden, ending a 2,051-day break from competitive racing. The eight-time World Cup champion approaches this race without the heavy burden of past expectations, ready to embrace the thrill of competition once again. "So much has been said, written, and calculated," Hirscher remarked. "I’ll just go down there now, and then we’ll all know more.”

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One year after his emotional retirement from Alpine ski racing, Lucas Braathen returns to the sport in Sölden, Austria.

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The traditional opening race of the Alpine World Cup, the Giant Slalom in Sölden, Austria, is set for October 27. This year, two U.S. independent SYNC athletes, George Steffey and Patrick Kenney, will be among the competitors vying for a strong result. Both athletes, now part of the Global Racing Team, have pursued their careers

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As Sölden approaches, the Stifel U.S. Ski Women's Tech Team is ready to rip it up. Nina O'Brien comes back to the World Cup stage and is feeling strong and confident! Read more.

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With only days to go, the 2024-25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup is shaping up to be one of the more thrilling ones in recent memory. The World Championships, new venues, and marquee athletes’ pursuit of glory make this season one to watch.

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In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Alan and Matt had the privilege to welcome not one but two Global Racing giant slalom specialists, Christian Borgnaes and Patrick Kenney. Tune in!

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