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Mathilde Gremaud Narrowly Defeats Eileen Gu in Olympic Slopestyle Showdown

Mathilde Gremaud, of Switzerland, has once again held off Eileen Gu, the Chinese freeskier she challenged for gold in the women’s Olympic slopestyle finals on Monday.

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Skier Death Confirmed at Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth Mountain, California, has confirmed that a skier died on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Mammoth Ski Patrol received a call at 1:00 p.m. local time that a skier had suffered a severe fall in 'Dropout Chute 2', a Double-Black Diamond, ungroomed slope accessed from the resort's popular Chair 23.

Skiing News / Powder / February 9

Which Olympic Ski Event Is the Most Fun To Watch? (Poll)

The Winter Olympics are underway. While we’ve already been treated to some standout ski moments—Breezy Johnson’s epic gold medal finish among them—there’s plenty more action on the way.

Skiing News / Powder / February 9

Washington Ski Area Closes Indefinitely, but Snow Is On The Way

Faced with warmer-than-expected temperatures, a Pacific Northwest ski area, Bluewood, has opted to shut down. “Assessing the weekend’s forecast and knowing

Skiing News / Powder / February 9

Ski Community Rallies Behind Hunter Hess Following Trump's Comments

Team USA Olympic freestyle skier Hunter Hess made international headlines this past weekend, but it wasn't for a performance on the snow. Hess, in answering questions during a media session on Friday, February 6, 2026, said that, "it brings up mixed emotions representing the US," at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Skiing News / Powder / February 9

The Current Medal Count for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games

There's no better place than the world's stage for the best athletes around to prove themselves. As always, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games are chock full of talented athletes, nail-biting competition, and stories that will be talked about for years.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / February 9

Cortina smiles on US skier Breezy Johnson after previous pain

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Cortina d'Ampezzo's Olimpia della Tofane piste wrecked Breezy Johnson's Olympic downhill hopes four years ago but made amends on Sunday, even if the gold medal came apart minutes after being hung round her neck.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / February 8

Lindsey Vonn situation sparks debate in Olympic skiing community

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- The question of whether Lindsey Vonn should have started the Olympic downhill race on Sunday has expanded beyond a single athlete or race, exposing a deeper tension at the core of elite sport: who decides when an injured competitor is fit to compete and what message that choice sends.

Skiing News / Powder / February 8

Ski Racer Claims Team USA's First Olympic Gold Medal in 2026 Games

The American Breezy Johnson set the tone early. She was the sixth ski racer of the day to drop into the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course on Sunday, and after blazing from top to bottom in one minute and 36.10 seconds, set the fastest time of the day.

Skiing News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Lindsey Vonn suffered broken leg in Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn suffered a broken leg in the crash that she suffered on Sunday. Vonn crashed roughly 14 seconds into her downhill skiing run at the Olympia delle Tofane course in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and required immediate medical attention on the slope.

Skiing News / Trade Talk Sports / February 8

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Downhill Bid Ends in Dramatic Crash

What was meant to be a triumphant moment at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics turned heartbreaking on Sunday, February 8, when American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn crashed just 13 seconds into the women’s Olympic downhill.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 8

Sports world reacts to Lindsey Vonn's Winter Olympics crash

Nine days after wrecking and rupturing the ACL in her left knee at a World Cup race in Switzerland, the 41-year-old American competed in the women's downhill event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday.

Vonn suffered broken leg in crash

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Lindsey Vonn News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Lindsey Vonn airlifted after horrifying Olympic crash

American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn’s bid for Olympic glory at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina ended in dramatic fashion on Saturday morning during the women’s downhill at the Olympia delle Tofane course in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / February 6

Mikaela Shiffrin narrows focus to 3 events in pursuit of 4th Olympic medal

Alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin has decided to take a few responsibilities off her plate heading into the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. When she competed at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, Shiffrin took on six events but failed to finish three races or make the podium.

Mikaela Shiffrin News / Athlon Sports / February 5

U.S. Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Sends Message After Winter Olympics Withdrawal

Mikaela Shiffrin will compete in her fourth Winter Olympics in February as she looks to add to her Olympic medal count. The Team USA skier is expected to race in multiple events at Milano Cortina 2026, including the women’s slalom, women’s giant slalom and the women’s team combined slalom.