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Trapped Under an Avalanche for Nearly an Hour, French Survivor Reflects on Survival

For nearly an hour, Thibault lay buried under 1.2 meters (4 feet) of snow, unable to move, unable to see, fighting for breath. The 38-year-old skier from Megève had been ski touring in Bonneval-sur-Arc, France, on February 14 when a snow slab fractured beneath him, sweeping him away. His survival, against overwhelming odds, was nothing short of miraculous. In an […]
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Norwegian Ski Jumper Suffers Devastating Injuries Shortly After Setting New Record, Will Miss World Championships

Norwegian ski jumper Thea Bjørseth has suffered a serious knee and arm injury, ruling her out of the upcoming Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, which begin on Wednesday, February 26. The 21-year-old, a former Junior World Champion, sustained the injuries during her final jump at the World Cup in Ljubno, Slovenia. She had just set a new hill […]
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Club 100: Mikaela Shiffrin in the Exclusive Company of a Handful of FIS World Cup Athletes

Mikaela Shiffrin made history last Sunday, February 23, becoming the first Alpine skier to win 100 World Cup races with her Slalom victory in Sestriere, Italy. While she is the first Alpine athlete to reach this milestone, other skiers have also surpassed 100 World Cup victories, and some active competitors are on the verge of joining the exclusive “Club 100.” […]
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Japan Braces for More Heavy Snow After Record-Breaking Storms

Japan is preparing for another round of heavy snowfall following a two-week whiteout that has led to traffic disruptions, fatalities, and mounting concerns over avalanches and hazardous road conditions. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued warnings Monday, February 24, for multiple regions, urging residents to remain vigilant as severe winter weather persists. Related: Snow Cap Finally Appears on Iconic Mount […]
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USA Celebrates Double Podium as Mikaela Shiffrin Wins 100th Career World Cup in Sestriere, Italy

A historic 100 victories for Mikaela Shiffrin | Image: Ikon Pass

The long-anticipated moment has arrived—Mikaela Shiffrin broke the triple-digit barrier in Alpine skiing, claiming her 100th World Cup victory today, Sunday, February 23, at the Slalom race in Sestriere, Italy. After immense pressure and high expectations going into the season, the 29-year-old suffered a major setback when she sustained an injury during the Giant Slalom race in Killington, Vermont, on […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Stages Post-Injury Comeback to Giant Slalom Skiing as Italy’s Federica Brignone Dominates World Cup Races at Sestriere, Italy

Italy’s Federica Brignone delivered a commanding performance at Sestriere, Italy, on Friday, February 21, securing victory in the Giant Slalom despite recovering from an illness. New Zealand’s Alice Robinson, who led after the first run, finished in second place, while Norway’s Thea Louise Stjernesund who had just missed out on a podium at the World Championships, claimed third. The race […]
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