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- Key People:
- Phil Mahre
- Related Topics:
- skiing
- world championship
- Notable Honorees:
- Lindsey Vonn
- Mikaela Shiffrin
- Bode Miller
- Yelena Vyalbe
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World Cup
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American Paula Moltzan wins Alpine skiing World Cup opener, her first career victory
• Oct. 24, 2026, 11:17 AM ET (New York Times)
World Cup, in skiing, trophy awarded annually since 1967 to the top male and female Alpine skiers. In World Cup competition, skiers accumulate points in the three Alpine events (downhill, slalom, and giant slalom) at designated meets throughout the winter. The winners are the male and female skiers with the highest point totals. The World Cup competition is supervised by the Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS).
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