Category: FIS Ski Cross World Cup

On 15 March 2024, Jonas Lenherr was competing in qualifying for the World Cup race in Veysonnaz. The skier from Graubünden lost his balance during a jump in what initially seemed an unremarkable fall. His season was over. But the worst was yet to come. After a quick return to skiing, Jonas Lenherr developed an […]

Born into a family of experienced skiers, Lucas Richard was immersed in the world of skiing from an early age. “I was put on skis as soon as I learned to walk,” says the Savièse native. His passion for alpine skiing then came to life as he watched the “big names” tackle the resort’s race […]

In early December, Val Thorens hosted the first two races of the season. Despite Saskja Lack taking second place in qualifying, no Swiss skier made it to the big final in the first race. After being knocked out in the semi-finals the previous day, Fanny Smith bounced back in the second race. Taking third place […]

As they stand in the start gate, the skiers cannot see beyond the first technical section, but they know they are facing an iconic course. Around thirty obstacles separate them from the finish line, one kilometre away. Since 2024, the Piste de l’Ours has no longer hosted snowboard cross races. The course has therefore been […]

An unmissable fixture of the ski cross season for several years, the Veysonnaz races have produced many iconic moments in the sport’s history. The World Cup returns again this year, providing an exceptional setting for racing to resume after a long break. Every year, the Veysonnaz races deliver suspense from start to finish. This season’s […]