FIS World Cup
Meillard claims Schladming giant slalom victory before Olympics
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Switzerland's Loic Meillard won the men's World Cup giant slalom in Schladming, Austria, on January 27, 2026, securing his second victory of the season. He overtook Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen in the second run to finish 0.73 seconds ahead, while France's Alban Elezi Cannaferina earned his first podium in third. The race, held under floodlights, served as the final giant slalom tune-up before the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Austria's Manuel Feller delighted the home crowd with an unexpected victory in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup men's slalom in Kitzbühel. The win highlighted his strong performance in the second run of the race. Meanwhile, Paco Rassat secured the season lead in the men's World Cup slalom standings after outperforming a Norwegian pair.
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Johanna Matintalo of Finland claimed her maiden FIS Cross-Country World Cup win in the women's 20km mass start classic in Goms, Switzerland, edging out Jessie Diggins of the USA and Astrid Oeyre Slind of Norway. The victory came in the final World Cup race before the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, highlighting Matintalo's strong form. In the men's race, Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo of Norway dominated for his 107th career win.
Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath won the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup men's slalom in Wengen, Switzerland, for the second consecutive year on January 18, 2026. He finished 0.47 seconds ahead of close friend Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil and 0.81 seconds ahead of teammate Henrik Kristoffersen, who claimed his 100th World Cup podium. The victory solidifies McGrath's position as a favorite for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.