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Team Canada, led by Jack Crawford, is gearing up for the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach.

Team Canada is poised for an impressive showing at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, scheduled for February 4-16 in Saalbach, Austria. The Canadian squad has been on a remarkable trajectory, highlighted by standout performances from James (Jack) Crawford and Cameron Alexander. Crawford recently made history by clinching victory in the downhill at the Kitzbühel World Cup, marking the first Canadian win in this prestigious event since Todd Brooker`s triumph in 1983. Alexander also made waves by finishing third in the same race, echoing the 1983 podium where Ken Read secured a third-place finish.

Crawford, the reigning world champion in the men’s super-G, is set to defend his title while aiming for a downhill victory. His consistency this season has been impressive, and he is a key figure to watch as the championships approach. Alexander has also demonstrated remarkable form, achieving top-10 finishes in seven of his ten World Cup starts this season, including notable third-place finishes in both Bormio and Kitzbühel.

On the women’s side, Valérie Grenier is making a strong comeback after a serious injury, with three top-10 finishes in giant slalom since her return to the World Cup circuit in late November. Laurence St-Germain, the reigning world champion in women’s slalom, is in pursuit of her first World Cup podium, having placed in the top 11 in four of five slalom races this season. Britt Richardson is also making strides, achieving a career-best seventh-place finish in the giant slalom at the World Cup in Kronplatz, Italy, in January.

As domestic competitions heat up, the U12 Terrain GS races for both men and women will take place at the Beaver Valley Ski Club on February 1, 2025, showcasing the next generation of Canadian ski talent.

For more details, visit Team Canada and Alpine Canada.

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