Beaver Creek, Colorado, is set to host the first menS downhill race of the 2025-2026 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season, a key early test as the circuit progresses toward the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 [[3]]. While the famed “Birds of Prey” course promises a thrilling competition, racers will face a unique challenge this year with a shortened track due to current snow conditions. All eyes will be on the Austrian Ski Team as they attempt to break a nearly two-season downhill win streak on American soil, adding important pressure to a squad hungry to return to the podium.
Speed returns to the World Cup schedule! Following a fast-paced opening, the alpine skiing circuit heads to Beaver Creek, Colorado, for the first downhill race of the season.
The question on everyone’s mind: can the Austrian Ski Team finally break their winless streak in the premier discipline on American snow? LIVE Ticker>>>
Shortened Course at “Birds of Prey”
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Beaver Creek is set to host the opening downhill event of the season, a traditional early-season test for the world’s fastest skiers.
However, the famed “Birds of Prey” course has been shortened due to current snow conditions, presenting a unique challenge for racers.
Austria Seeks to End Downhill Drought
The Austrian team arrives in the United States carrying the weight of recent history. The Austrian men have been searching for a downhill victory for nearly two full seasons.
Their last success came in March 2023, courtesy of Vincent Kriechmayr. Last season, Austrian downhill skiers failed to reach a World Cup podium, intensifying the pressure to deliver a result in Beaver Creek. This extended drought has created significant expectations for the team as they aim to turn the tide.
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Follow all the action LIVE as the downhill unfolds: Who will find the fastest line on the shortened course? Will Austria finally end their winless streak?
