Keely Cashman, a downhill skier from Sonora, California, achieved her best World Cup result with a fifth-place finish in the Super-G event in Tarvisio, Italy. The 2022 Olympian navigated challenging foggy conditions to secure the strong performance. Her teammate Lyndsy Von claimed second place in the race.
Keely Cashman, born in Sonora and raised in Strawberry, Tuolumne County, has made waves in the alpine skiing circuit. The 2022 Beijing Olympian, who placed 27th in the women's Super-G and 17th in the downhill—marking her as the top American finisher—delivered an impressive showing at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Tarvisio, Italy, over the weekend.
Despite thick fog reducing visibility on the upper sections of the course, Cashman executed a confident run. Officials from the Stifel U.S. Ski Team praised her effort: “Cashman attacked the course with confidence, putting together a smooth run despite the difficult visibility. Cashman was all smiles as she crossed the line and saw her rank—a great way to round out the weekend.”
Reflecting on her achievement, Cashman shared her mindset: “I feel like I’ve been building a lot this year and skiing well in super-G, which has given me confidence. Lindsey gave me a great report, and my coaches and I had a really good plan, so I did my best to execute. I’m super happy with this result, building into the Olympics, and really eager for more!”
Cashman's journey began at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort in Tuolumne County, where she first skied in 2001 and joined the race team from 2005 to 2006. In recognition of her success, the resort renamed its Race and Dash Team headquarters the Keely Cashman Teams Center. She also received a special resolution from the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors.
Her prior World Cup highlights include a 10th-place finish in the Val d’Isère Super-G in 2020 and 16th in the Val d’Isère downhill. Currently nominated to the B-Team women's group for the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, Cashman continues to build momentum ahead of future competitions.
