Giant Slalom
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.
Swiss skier Gino Caviezel returned to World Cup competition after over a year sidelined by injury, finishing 42nd in the first run of the night giant slalom in Schladming. Despite the modest result, he expressed satisfaction at being back on the slopes. Caviezel opted not to pursue further races this season to preserve his injured status for next winter.
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Babson College's men's alpine ski team secured a victory in the giant slalom at Whiteface Mountain, maintaining their perfect season record. The women's team finished third, led by junior Sonnie Travis's career-best fifth-place performance. The event took place in Wilmington, New York, highlighting strong individual efforts from the Beavers.