He uses the word himself repeatedly: Unbelievable. Yes, it is hard to believe that a Czech downhill skier will win a World Cup race, especially in a speed discipline, but Jan Zabystřan managed to do it at the end of last year. But what preceded the triumph is equally hard to believe. “This is really … Read more
WWhile the lemon trees will soon be blooming in the south of the country, the north of Italy will be dominated by winter sports in the coming weeks. In fact: more or less the entire north. The 2026 Winter Olympics from February 6th to 22nd are already considered to be games with record-breaking distances. Competitions … Read more
Of Marco Bonet From the Prince of Tonga to the emirs: on the slopes by helicopter, reserved snowmobiles and front row seats for the key events. And finally, the gourmet dinner at the Verona Arena There are those who, these days, aren’t too worried about the traffic on Germany, i parking lots away from the … Read more
We came close to disaster. This Sunday, during the Freeride South Line Series round in Serre Chevalier, German snowboarder Leonard Schweizer was caught in a terrible avalanche. While he was sliding down the slopes of the Hautes-Alpes resort, the 20-year-old young man was swept away by the snow slide. As he slid down the slope, … Read more
New drama in Cervières. A 33-year-old skier died this Saturday following an avalanche in the Hautes-Alpes, the Gap prosecutor’s office said on Saturday. The man “was skiing in the company of another skier, unharmed because the latter was pressed against a tree during the slide,” said Gap prosecutor Marion Lozach’meur, confirming information from Dauphiné Libéré. … Read more
Stupor in Crans-Montana. Skier Lindsey Vonn fell heavily on Friday during her descent in Switzerland, the last stage of the World Cup. One week before the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, the American was unbalanced at the start of the course and finished in the net. She got back down on her skis, grimacing and stopping regularly … Read more
He hasn’t digested it and doesn’t hide it. Alexis Pinturault, the biggest winner in French alpine skiing, said Tuesday evening that he had “badly experienced” the situation around the Olympic quotas even if he still had a small hope of participating in the Milan-Cortina Olympics which will be held from Friday February 6 to Sunday … Read more
The floodlights illuminate the white surface of the outdoor ice rink where hockey players train at night. This evening, the dull thud of the puck against the edges is the only sound that resonates in the mourning city center of the usually lively resort of Crans-Montana (Switzerland). Because on New Year’s Eve, a deadly fire … Read more
It’s a significant departure, but predictable. Far from his best level this season, Alexis Pinturault does not appear in the selection for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina unveiled Monday by the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF). The 34-year-old skier, triple Olympic medalist and winner of the big Crystal Globe in 2021, was … Read more
The French supporters couldn’t choose, so it was during the sprint of the last lap of the track that the three Blues in the top 4 were decided. Julia Simon won the Milan-Cortina mass start this Sunday ahead of Océane Michelon and the Italian Lisa Vittozzi. This is the first victory of the season for … Read more