Women's Alpine Skiing: 2024/25 Season Highlights

Women's Alpine Skiing Season 2024/25: Veteran Dominance and Rising Stars

The 2024/25 women's Alpine skiing season was a showcase of both seasoned champions and emerging talent. Italian skier Federica Brignone, at 34, had a career-defining year, securing 10 victories and three Crystal Globes. Meanwhile, American star Mikaela Shiffrin reached a historic 100 World Cup wins, overcoming injury to achieve this milestone.

Brignone's performance was particularly noteworthy, as she became the oldest woman to win a World Cup race, a record she broke multiple times throughout the season. Her success extended across disciplines, including her first World Cup Downhill victories. Shiffrin's journey to 100 wins was not without challenges, as an injury in Killington delayed her achievement. However, she eventually reached the century mark in Sestriere, adding another win in Sun Valley to bring her total to 101.

The season also saw Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami overcome early struggles to finish strong, claiming the Super G Crystal Globe and becoming the sixth woman to reach 100 Alpine skiing World Cup podiums. With established stars facing injuries and absences, younger skiers like Zrinka Ljutic and Camille Rast stepped up, with Ljutic securing the Slalom Crystal Globe.

In the speed events, newcomers Lauren Macuga and Emma Aicher made their mark with debut World Cup triumphs. The season concluded with a surprising comeback from Lindsey Vonn, who at 40 returned to competitive skiing after a six-year retirement. Despite initial struggles, Vonn managed to secure a podium finish in the Sun Valley Super G.

Looking ahead, the upcoming season promises to be highly anticipated, with Olympic gold on the line and a mix of established champions and rising stars vying for supremacy on the slopes. The 2024/25 season has set the stage for an exciting future in women's Alpine skiing, blending the experience of veteran skiers with the fresh energy of emerging talent.