Downhill
Russian para skiers claim first Paralympic medals in 12 years; U.S. athletes race in downhill at 2026 Games
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Visually impaired Russian para alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev each won bronze in the women's and men's downhill standing events on March 7 at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina, marking Russia's first medals since 2014 under their national flag after years of sanctions. Meanwhile, U.S. athletes Anna Soens and Ravi Drugan competed in the downhill sitting category.
Swiss ski racer Joana Hählen, a 34-year-old specialist in speed events, has announced her retirement at the end of the 2025/26 season. The Bern native reflected on a career marked by perseverance through injuries and notable achievements in the World Cup. She expressed pride in her accomplishments while looking forward to new opportunities.
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Austria's once-dominant men's skiing team is facing a prolonged crisis, particularly in downhill races, with no victories in three years. The nation has lagged behind rivals like Switzerland amid injuries and a lack of emerging talent. While some success persists in other disciplines, the downhill remains a sore point.
Pembalap sepeda Indonesia Rendy Varera meraih medali perak pada nomor downhill putra di SEA Games 2025, menjadi medali pertama bagi kontingen Merah Putih. Prestasi ini dicapai di Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chonburi, Thailand, pada Rabu 10 Desember 2025.