Marcel Hirscher Granted Sölden Wildcard but May Skip if Not Ready

2 weeks 3 days ago
Peter Gerber Plech

Marcel Hirscher, the Austrian superstar coming out of retirement and now skiing for the Dutch team, officially secured a wildcard to compete in Sölden on October 27th. However, FIS did not grant Hirscher the wildcard as originally outlined for the 2024/25 season. For now, he holds permission only to start in Sölden, a decision made during the FIS autumn meeting in Zurich.

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Beyond Ski Racing: Mackenzie Blizzard’s Inspiring Journey of Perseverance and Giving

2 weeks 3 days ago
Ellie Hartman

Mackenzie “Kenzie” Blizzard, a remarkable U16 athlete, has overcome extraordinary challenges, pouring her heart and soul into ski racing, academics, and helping others. Read about her non-profit brand Attack From the Back and be inspired with this story that reaches beyond the slopes.

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Mastering Long Leg/Short Leg Ski Technique

2 weeks 5 days ago
Ron Kipp

The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and Martin Huml, created The Young Skier's Guide: Fundamentals of Ski Racing to support the development of U14 racers, but fortunately, it benefits all ages. Ron LeMaster's stunning photos and videos lead the teaching, with Ron Kipp's text offering valuable support. Ski Racing Media is pleased to publish nine articles highlighting the book's key concepts. The concept covered in this article is "Long Leg/ Short Leg," the sixth in the series.

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Phil McNichol: Achieving Transformational Success with Quality Coaching and Strategic Alignment

2 weeks 6 days ago
Ellie Hartman

Phil McNichol has devoted his career to alpine ski racing, achieving remarkable milestones along the way. He is now taking his wealth of experience and expanding his influence as an independent advisor and consultant in winter sports.

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Swedish Ski Team Update: Insights from Journalist Jonas Henning on the Skiing Is Believing Podcast

2 weeks 6 days ago
Skiing is Believing

In this special episode on the Skiing is Believing podcast, they spoke to the creator and writer of The Ski Trotter website, Jonas Henning. He talked about his piece written on the Swedish Ski Team and the challenges they face. Tune in!

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SYNC Performance Adds Ski Racing Experts to Strengthen High-Performance Product Team

3 weeks ago
Press Release

Press Release SYNC Performance, Photo: Chauncey Morgan SYNC Performance Strengthens Team by Leaning into Experience September 2024 – SYNC Performance proudly announces the addition of three esteemed members to their team: retired World Cup ski racer Cody Marshall, U.S. Ski Team alumni and All-American Drew Roberts, and industry veteran Molly Stahler. These strategic hires underscore

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Marco Schwarz: Recovery from Herniated Disc Surgery Delays World Cup Comeback

3 weeks ago
Peter Gerber Plech

Photo GEPA pictures Marco Schwarz’s Training Camp Setback Everything was almost ready for Marco Schwarz’s trip to the training camp in Chile. But things changed, and Schwarz stayed in regular phone contact with his teammates and coaches in South America. “It really hurt to lie on the couch, see the pictures from Chile, and make

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Austria’s Ski Racing: Can It Adapt and Continue to Thrive?

3 weeks 1 day ago
Peter Lange

Austria has led Alpine ski racing for decades. The country’s success benefited from easy access to glaciers, a solid grassroots system, and a deep passion for skiing. But things have changed. Austria now faces new obstacles that threaten its dominance. Two highly experienced insiders explain how the landscape has shifted and what Austria needs to do to remain competitive.

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Ryder Sarchett: Free Skiing to Jr World Champion—A Journey of Passion and Persistence

3 weeks 3 days ago
Peter Lange

Ryder Sarchett \ Saint Jean d'Aulps, France. (Photo by Nils Louna/Agence Zoom) Ryder Sarchett, a rising star in ski racing, turned 21 on July 28th. His natural talent, family influence, and passion as a member of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) and the University of Colorado Buffalos has built his path to success.

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Advancing in the Alps: Ski Zenit’s Locations Unleash Potential 

3 weeks 3 days ago
Ellie Hartman

Ski Zenit has transformed into a premier annual program for alpine ski racers, operating from two beautiful Swiss resort towns: Saas-Fee and Grimentz-Zinal. The academy is convinced that one of the key factors contributing to their success as a ski racing academy is their exceptional locations.

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