Men's skiing

A view of the Arena in Verona, Italy, Friday, June 25, 2021. The opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics in 2026 has been switched from Milan to Verona in a cost-cutting move. The ceremony was slated for the PalaItalia Santa Giulia being built in Milan but will now be held at Verona’s Arena. The large Roman amphitheater in Verona was already slated to host the closing ceremony of the 2026 Olympics. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Opening ceremony of 2026 Winter Paralympics moved to Verona

Oct. 19, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

German skier Thomas Dressen to miss World Cup start

Oct. 13, 2021 09:49 AM EDT
SCHWÄBISCH HALL, Germany (AP) — German skier Thomas Dressen will miss the start of the World Cup season as he tries to build his fitness ahead of the Winter...

World ski body FIS airs new ideas to rethink Alpine racing

By Graham Dunbar Sep. 30, 2021 05:12 PM EDT
GENEVA (AP) — Aiming to make their sport more dynamic and appealing, Alpine skiing officials on Thursday discussed new race formats and the possibility of more...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 file photo, Gregor Schlierenzauer of Austria in action at the men's ski jumping FIS World Cup at the Titlisschanze in Engelberg, Switzerland, Sunday. Ski jumping record-holder Gregor Schlierenzauer has retired only a few months before trying to compete at his fourth Olympics. The 31-year-old Austrian is a two-time winner of both the overall World Cup title and the prestigious Four Hills tournament. He says he made his decision after having time to reflect during his latest injury. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP, File)

Ski jumper Gregor Schlierenzauer of Austria retires

Sep. 21, 2021 07:46 AM EDT

Ski mountaineering set to join Olympics at 2026 Winter Games

Jun. 18, 2021 02:12 PM EDT
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A new sport is set to be given an Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games. Ski mountaineering has been proposed...

Retired two-time Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht poses for a selfie while backcountry skiing on the Nye Mountain Trail on Jan. 31, 2021, just outside Lake Placid, N.Y., in an effort to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (Andrew Weibrecht via AP

Super-G ace Andrew Weibrecht back on skis for Make-A-Wish

Apr. 15, 2021 02:12 AM EDT

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United States' Mikaela Shiffrin waits prior to the start of a women's giant slalom, at the alpine ski World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti)

Clutch hitter: Shiffrin doesn't miss when medals are on line

By Andrew Dampf Feb. 22, 2021 10:21 AM EST

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France's Mathieu Faivre reacts after winning the gold medal in a men's giant slalom, at the alpine ski World Championships, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Marco Tacca)

Faivre saves gold for France as Pinturault falters in GS

By Eric Willemsen Feb. 19, 2021 11:29 AM EST

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Ligety moves up retirement from skiing due to bad back

Feb. 13, 2021 01:33 PM EST
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Olympic skiing champion Ted Ligety’s career ended six days earlier than planned. The two-time Olympic champ...

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