Norwegian-born Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen dominated the Alpine World Cup season opener, winning the giant slalom in Sölden by almost half a second. The Olympic champion took the title.
SportsBeaten in the national team and without the top nations' resources. Yet, despite everything, Swede Felix Monsén could be proud of having become the 16th man in the World Championship downhill event in Austrian Saalbach. We do it for the passion, says the 30-year-old.
SportsThe top favourite delivered. The World Cup dominator Marco Odermatt impressed the press in the super G race in Saalbach and won his third alpine World Championship gold. The Swede Felix Monsén had a less successful day.
SportsThe French star Cyprien Sarrazin crashed badly on the official training session ahead of Saturday's World Cup downhill race in Bormio. The Frenchman had to be taken away by helicopter and is conscious, but has suffered a bleeding between the brain and skull bone and must undergo surgery.
SportsClément Noël went out with a bang and won the season's opening two slalom competitions in the World Championship. Then he skied giant slalom at home in Val d'Isère – and suffered a nasty crash.
SportsAn Austrian legend is making a comeback for the Netherlands, a Norwegian star will compete for Brazil – and an American giant is chasing their 100th victory. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the alpine World Championship cup start in Sölden.
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