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21.12.2025
Val Gardena/Gröden looks back on an extraordinary week of racing
As part of the 58th edition of the Saslong Classic, Val Gardena/Gröden once again became the venue for a high-class World Cup spectacle. With a sprint downhill, a super-G, and a classic downhill, there was one more race than usual on the program at the foot of the Sassolungo/Langkofel – a challenge that was expectedly managed by the organizers.
20.12.2025
Von Allmen ahead of Odermatt: Swiss double victory in the classic downhill race
The Swiss speed specialists remain the benchmark in the men's World Cup: A Swiss double victory with Franjo von Almen as the winner of the 58th Saslong Classic in the classic downhill race.
20.12.2025
Von Allmen issues a bold statement: “Actually, it could be even better”
Once again, the Swiss speed aces made their mark on the classic downhill race on the Saslong. This time it was Franjo von Allemn who came out on top ahead of his compatriot Marco Odermatt who came out on top. We gathered the comments of some of the athletes after the race.
20.12.2025
“Another step towards the 2031 World Ski Championships”
Rainer Senoner, President of the Saslong Classic Club, draws a positive conclusion at the end of the Val Gardena/Gröden XXL race week. At the same time, the organizing committee is already looking ahead.
20.12.2025
Felix Rösle awarded the Gianni Marzola Prize
The Gianni Marzola Prize has been awarded for over 20 years during the Val Gardena/Gröden World Cup week. This special prize is traditionally awarded to the youngest participant in the speed competitions on the Saslong.
20.12.2025
Odermatt wins the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy
The most successful athlete of the 58th Saslong Classic is Marco Odermatt. As the racer with the most points, Odermatt can celebrate winning the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy for the second time after 2024.
20.12.2025
Dominik Paris has the most original fan club
The fan parade before the classic downhill race on Saturday has been an integral part of the World Cup stage in Val Gardena/Gröden for years. This year, numerous ski enthusiasts locally and from abroad once again ensured a lively and colorful event.
19.12.2025
Leaving the best for last: next up the classic downhill race
On Saturday, the 58th Saslong Classic will reach its climax in Val Gardena/Gröden with the classic downhill race. Marco Odermatt is once again the big favorite going into the race – even though Friday's super-G impressively showed that surprises are always possible on the Saslong.
19.12.2025
“Excellent conditions for the classic downhill race"
On Friday, the fifth and final team captains’ meeting for the 58th Saslong Classic was held in Selva/Wolkenstein. The organizers were able to present a positive outlook for Saturday’s downhill race.
19.12.2025
Sensational Super-G: Zabystran Clinches First World Cup Victory
The super-G in Val Gardena/Gröden ended with a major surprise: Czech skier Jan Zabystran, starting with bib number 29, took full advantage of the improving conditions on the Saslong and sensationally clinched his first World Cup victory.
19.12.2025
“The victory feels surreal”
Jan Zabystran was overwhelmed after his surprise maiden victory – and the other competitors of the super-G were equally open and honest in their comments. We gathered the reactions of the racers.
19.12.2025
Odermatt in Pole Position in the Battle for the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy
Once again this year, a special prize will be awarded to the athlete who collects the most World Cup points across the three speed events on the Saslong: the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy. After two of the three races, Marco Odermatt has established a clear lead.
19.12.2025
David Kostelka wins the “Saslong – Passion & Performance” photo competition
This year, the organizers of the Saslong Classic held their fifth international photo competition under the motto “Saslong – Passion & Performance.” Following Friday's super-G, the three best photographers in the competition were honored at the press center.
19.12.2025
“The downhill victory in 2023 was something of a turning point for me.”
Val Gardena/Gröden and Dominik Paris – a special relationship with ups and downs. The local hero from Ultimo/Ulten, who secured his fourth podium finish at the foot of the Sassolungo/Langkofel with third place in the sprint downhill, looks back with us on his special Saslong story.
18.12.2025
The Odermatt vs. Kriechmayr duel enters the next round
After his victory in the sprint downhill, Marco Odermatt is more than ever the favorite for Friday's super-G. Alongside Austria's Vincent Kriechmayr, the Swiss is the man to beat in the second of three speed races on the Saslong.
18.12.2025
50th World Cup victory: Odermatt wins the sprint downhill on the Saslong
The top favorite delivered in the first of three races at the 58th Saslong Classic: Marco Odermatt was in a class of his own in Thursday's sprint downhill, leading a Swiss double victory ahead of his teammate Franjo von Allmen.
18.12.2025
“Waiting paid off”
After the challenging sprint downhill race, the organizers of the 58th Saslong Classic drew a positive conclusion at the team captains' meeting on Thursday evening.
18.12.2025
“I’m fortunate that the hundredths are currently on my side.”
While anniversary winner Marco Odermatt dominated the headlines in the sprint downhill, the Italian speed team also made a strong impression with a great team performance. We gathered the reactions from the athletes after the race.
18.12.2025
Sprint downhill race started at 1 pm
The sprint downhill race on the Saslong started at 1 pm instead of 11:45 am as originally planned. The reason for the delay was persistent fog banks, which had affected parts of the course restricting visibility.
18.12.2025
The Val Gardena/Gröden World Cup Spectacle Live on TV and via Livestream
The Val Gardena/Gröden World Cup Spectacle Live on TV and via Livestream Val Gardena is ready for an XXL race week: starting on Thursday, the world’s best speed skiers will battle it out for World Cup points at the foot of the Sassolungo/Langkofel—accompanied, as always, by extensive media coverage. Live broadcasts, delayed broadcasts, streaming services, highlight formats, and up-to-date news reports will all be part of the coverage.
18.12.2025
Mattia Casse: “The Saslong Is a Course Where I Can Deliver”
Italian Mattia Casse has special memories of Val Gardena/Gröden. In 2022, the now 34-year-old celebrated his first World Cup podium here, followed by his first—and so far only—World Cup victory in the super-G last year. On a day off from training, we spoke with the Azzurro about the three home races on the Saslong.
17.12.2025
“The 2024 super-G winner will open the sprint downhill"
The starting list for Thursday's sprint downhill has been determined. During Wednesday evening's team leaders' meeting, the start numbers for the first of three speed events at the 58th Saslong Classic were assigned.
17.12.2025
“Canceling the training was the correct decision"
At the team leaders' meeting in Selva/Wolkenstein on Wednesday, the organizers of the 58th Saslong Classic analyzed the canceled downhill training and gave a brief preview of Thursday's sprint downhill.
17.12.2025
Sprint Downhill: Everyone chasing Odermatt
The sprint downhill on Thursday is the first of three speed races to kick off the XXL World Cup weekend in Val Gardena/Gröden. There are many contenders for victory on the shortened course starting from the super-G start – but one name clearly stands out: Marco Odermatt.
17.12.2025
Comeback kid Kilde: "A top-10 finish would be amazing"
With five wins and a total of nine podium finishes, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is one of the most successful athletes on the Saslong. After his long injury break, the Norwegian is not among the top favorites this year, but the ever-friendly "Super Moose" is still the one to watch in the finish area. Following Tuesday's downhill training, Kilde took time for a short chat with the Saslong editorial team.
17.12.2025
Second downhill training run canceled
The second training run on the Saslong scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled due to persistent snow and rain showers. The cancellation is intended to protect the course in view of the three upcoming races.
17.12.2025
Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy: will “Odi” triumph again?
For the tenth time, the fastest racer in Val Gardena will receive a special award. The winner of the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy receives a life-like 3D wooden bust, €5,000 in prize money, a short vacation in the valley, and the opportunity to climb the Sassolungo mountain with an experienced local guide.
17.12.2025
A journey through time on the Saslong
We rummaged through our archives and unearthed some incredible stories that took place in Val Gardena 10, 20, 30, 40, and even 50 years ago.
16.12.2025
Second Downhill Training Session Brought Forward
Due to weather conditions, the second downhill training run on the Saslong scheduled for Wednesday has been brought forward from 11:45 am to 10:30 am. This was announced by the organizers of the Val Gardena/Gröden Race Week during the second team leaders’ meeting on Tuesday evening in Selva/Wolkenstein.
16.12.2025
The World Cup Magazine: A Compact Companion for Race Week in Val Gardena/Gröden
From Thursday to Saturday, Val Gardena/Gröden will be in the spotlight as it hosts the 58th edition of the Saslong Classic. Anyone who wants to stay fully up to date during the speed week at the foot of the Sassolungo/Langkofel will find a comprehensive and reliable overview in the digital World Cup Magazine.
16.12.2025
“Today wasn’t exactly easy”
During the first downhill training session on the Saslong, the focus was not only on Marco Odermatt’s standout run, but also on the difficult visibility in the upper section of the course and the jumps at the Camel Humps. We spoke briefly with South Tyrolean stars Dominik Paris and Florian Schieder about the conditions.