Oberhofen, Switzerland – The International Ski Federation’s governing FIS Council this weekend confirmed the 2016-17 Audi FIS Ski World Cup calendar. The approval paves the way for Killington, Vt., to be added as an opening women’s event in November, followed by the men’s Birds of Prey World Cup at Beaver Creek and the World Cup Finals … Continue reading FIS Confirms Killington World Cup Stop
Vail, CO – The U.S. Ski Team’s Julia Mancuso will undergo hip surgery today, a procedure that will sideline the Olympic champion for the entire World Cup ski season. Mancuso has been working hard in the gym this fall to overcome nagging hip complaints that have dogged the California native for some time. They abbreviated her … Continue reading Julia Mancuso Undergoes Hip Surgery
New York, NY – Will Bode Miller’s no-holds-barred skiing style carry over to broadcasting? Ski racing fans will find out on December 4, when Miller will join the NBC Sports staff telecasting the Birds of Prey World Cup races from Beaver Creek. For nearly two decades, Miller has been one of the sport’s most unique … Continue reading Bode Miller to Enter the Broadcast Booth
Vail, CO – U.S. ski racer Lindsey Vonn has suffered another injury, and it’s a dog-gone shame. Vonn, 31, tried to break up a fight between her dogs, Leo and Bear, over a frisbee on Saturday when one of them bit her in the hand. U.S. Ski Team doctor Randy Viola stitched up her thumb … Continue reading Vonn Needs Thumb Stitched Following Dog Bite
Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski Team’s Ted Ligety has been nominated for Best Male Olympic Athlete in Team USA’s Best of the Year awards. The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced a total of 26 male, female and team finalists for this year’s awards. In the midst of a challenging 2015 season, Ligety brought … Continue reading Ligety Nominated for Team USA’s Best of the Year
Levi, Finland – Warm weather has forced International Ski Federation (FIS) officials to cancel a pair of World Cup races in Levi, Finland this month. “Due to warm temperatures, lack of snow and unfavorable weather forecasts the ladies’ and men’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup slaloms in Levi (FIN) scheduled for November 14th and 15th … Continue reading Snow Woes Scrub Levi Races
Aspen, CO – American ski racer Lindsey Vonn has told the Associated Press that she’s “100 percent” recovered from an ankle fracture sustained while training in New Zealand this summer, and will join the women’s World Cup at its Thanksgiving stop in Aspen. Vonn had traveled to Soelden, Austria for the season opening giant slalom last … Continue reading Lindsey Vonn Says She’ll Start in Aspen
