Bindings: A Slow Safety Arc
The Lindsey Vonn crash at the Milan Cortina Games underscores a decades-long lag between technological possibility and implementation in alpine skiing safety protocols.
Vonn Defies Anatomy’s Logic
Lindsey Vonn, 41, intends to compete in the Milan Olympics despite sustaining a torn ACL, meniscus damage, and bone bruising during a World Cup downhill race in Crans Montana, Switzerland.
Vonn Navigates Italian Slopes
Lindsey Vonn secured double podium finishes at the Tarvisio World Cup, sharpening her form as she prepares for a potential run at Olympic gold in Cortina.
Atkin Ascends to Olympic Stage
Zoe Atkin’s consistent performance on the World Cup circuit, culminating in a silver medal at the US Grand Prix in Aspen, secures her second Olympic berth for Team GB.
Qualifying Runs, European Ice
The FIS Para Alpine World Cup tour commenced in Austria, framing eight European stops as critical qualification events for the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina.
Podmilsak Secures Olympic Berth
Troy Podmilsak’s consistent execution in big air competition at Steamboat Springs earned him not only a World Cup victory, but a guaranteed ticket to the Milan Olympics.