Hamill and Ruud Headline Tignes World Cup Following Milano Cortina 2026
Tight Race for Crystal Globe Heats Up
The FIS Freeski Slopestyle World Cup in Tignes, France, begins Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with a compelling battle unfolding for the women’s slopestyle Crystal Globe. The absence of Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Slopestyle champion Mathilde Gremaud (SUI) due to a training crash has opened the door for challengers to accept the lead.
Hamill in Contention Despite Olympic Results
U.S. Skier Marin Hamill is currently tied with Gremaud at 136 points apiece. Hamill, meanwhile, has a second-place finish at Laax and two top-12 finishes from Stubai and Aspen.
However, the 24-year-classic was unable to qualify for the finals in both of her Milano Cortina 2026 events.
If the Crystal Globe were awarded today, Gremaud would win based on her season-opening victory in Stubai.
Muir and Other Contenders
Even as neither silver medalist Eileen Gu (CHN) nor bronze medalist Megan Oldham (CAN) from the Milano Cortina 2026 slopestyle event will compete in Tignes, the competition remains strong. Great Britain’s Kirsty Muir, who finished fourth at the Olympics, is a key contender. She recently won a Slopestyle World Cup in Aspen and last winter’s Tignes Mountain Shaker Slopestyle World Cup.
Other women to watch include Lara Wolf (AUT), silver medalist at the Engadin 2025 World Championships, Naomi Urness (CAN), and Anni Karava (FIN).
Ruud Leads Men’s Field
On the men’s side, Birk Ruud (NOR), the Milano Cortina 2026 Freeski Slopestyle gold medalist, leads the field of 62 skiers. Ruud is a two-time World Champion and added Olympic gold to his accolades at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. He is too the Beijing 2022 Big Air Olympic gold medalist.
Event Details
This year’s Tignes Mountain Shaker event is the fourth and penultimate event of the 2025/26 FIS Freeski Slopestyle World Cup circuit, following the Laax Open in January. A total of 88 skiers are competing this week.
FAQ
Who is currently tied for the lead in the women’s slopestyle Crystal Globe race?
Marin Hamill (USA) and Mathilde Gremaud (SUI) are currently tied with 136 points apiece.
Who won the Freeski Slopestyle gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games?
Birk Ruud (NOR) won the gold medal.
Where is the FIS Freeski Slopestyle World Cup being held?
The event is being held in Tignes, France.
The Tignes World Cup promises exciting competition as skiers vie for valuable points and momentum heading into the final event of the season. Stay tuned to 247sports.news for continued coverage.