The most notable moments were the first-ever women’s downhill on the legendary Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek, Colo.

Parkite speedskier Lauren Macuga won two team-voted awards last Wednesday — most improved alpine women’s skier and women’s alpine athlete of the year. The awards follow the 2024-25 season, when Macuga ...

When Lauren Macuga won the super-G in St. Anton, Austria, it was the first time a U.S. woman not named Shiffrin or Vonn had been atop a World Cup podium since 2013, when Alice McKennis won the ...

“It’s a pretty special time to be part of the women’s U.S. ski team, tech or speed. We just continue to build off each other, ...

SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Mikaela Shiffrin is no longer the only U.S. woman making herself at home on the podium. The U.S. women last week wrapped up their most successful season in more than a decade.

Lauren Macuga forgets some of Sunday's disappointment - DNF-ing the super-G - and celebrates her breakout season with her family. Credit: David Jackson/Park Record The World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, ...

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SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Used to be, Lauren Macuga was best known for her collection of bucket hats and colorful shirts with American flags all over them. Now it’s her skiing that’s getting all the buzz.

SUN VALLEY, Idaho — Used to be, Lauren Macuga was best known for her collection of bucket hats and colorful shirts with American flags all over them. Now it’s her skiing that’s getting all ...