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FIS Approves Prize Money Increase Across All World Cup Disciplines for 2025–26 Season

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FIS Approves Prize Money Increase Across All World Cup Disciplines for 2025–26 Season

Athletes will receive more prize money for the 2025-26 season. | Image: FIS

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) voted to increase prize money across all FIS World Cup disciplines for the 2025-26 season. During the 56th FIS Council Meeting held in Geneva on June 12–13, council members approved a boost of up to 20% in athlete prize money—10% guaranteed by FIS, with an additional 10% to be voluntarily contributed by each Local Organizing Committee (LOC).

Currently, FIS mandates that the LOC of each FIS World Cup Alpine race makes available at least CHF 144,000 (USD 177,716) for prize money, divided among the Top 30 finishers. Up until the 2023-24 season, first place at most FIS Alpine races was decorated with CHF 50,000. However, that figure was reduced to CHF 47,000, with the redistributed funds benefitting lower-ranking athletes. A 20% increase for the 2025-26 season would translate to a total of CHF 172,800 (USD 213,260). Notably, FIS rules stipulate equal minimum prize money for men and women across all World Cup events, underscoring a commitment to gender equality in the sport.

“It is clear that we still have a lot to do when it comes to rewarding our athletes as they deserve. This is an important step, but only another one in a long way ahead.”
– Johan Eliasch, FIS President

Prize money varies significantly between FIS disciplines. Alpine skiing remains the most lucrative, with the CHF 144,000 baseline (soon CHF 172,800) and CHF 47,000 awarded to the winner. In contrast, cross-country skiing events have a CHF 55,000 purse per race, with CHF 15,000 going to the winner and prizes extended to the top 20. Snowboarding and freestyle skiing see even less, with CHF 30,000 per event and CHF 13,500 to the winner, split among just the top 10 athletes.

Jessie Diggins claimed the Overall Big Crystal Globe and the Small Long Distance Crystal Globe for the 2023-24 season. | Image: Jessie Diggins Instagram

Exactly how the prize increase will be implemented across individual venues remains uncertain. While FIS sets the minimum, the actual prize money often depends on the financial capacity of host venues—tied to sponsorship deals, broadcasting rights, and public funding. The Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbühel, Austria, currently offer the highest first-place prize of CHF 100,000, well above the FIS minimum. Whether the Kitzbühel Ski Club (K.S.C.) will match the proposed 20% increase remains to be seen; they typically announce their prize structure in October.

Prize money records could soon be broken. Mikaela Shiffrin set the women’s record in the 2022–23 season with CHF 964,200 in World Cup earnings and an additional CHF 114,000 from the World Championships—surpassing CHF 1 million in total. Marco Odermatt set the men’s record that same year, earning CHF 941,200. With the upcoming increase, both athletes—and others in the field—could surpass those milestones in 2025–26.

FIS’s move to raise prize money signals a broader commitment to athlete recognition and financial fairness across winter sports. While implementation will depend on the capacity of individual venues, the initiative marks a significant step toward better compensating elite skiers and snowboarders. As the 2025–26 season approaches, all eyes will be on whether the sport’s biggest names—and its most iconic venues—rise to meet the moment.

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The Finish Area of the Hahnenkamm race. | Image: Helly Hansen (one of the sponsors of the race)

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Barnaby Runs Fastest NAIA 60m Dash of the Season at Spokane Invitational

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SPOKANE, WA – Jedidiah Barnaby highlighted the season opener for LC State Track and Field on Saturday at the Spokane Invitational. The senior shattered his own record in the 60m dash with the fastest time this season in the NAIA, and multiple newcomers etched their name in the record book in the meet at The Podium.

“A real nice start to our indoor season,” coach Mike Collins said. “Definitely highlighted by Jed shattering of our indoor 60m record, and last I checked, this was the No. 1 time in the nation. Might have a shot at conference and national runner of the week with a performance like that. Although overshadowed a little bit, freshman Collin Wimer made a big splash today etching his name no less than three times onto the record board.”

Wimer put himself in the top five at LC State in the triple jump, 100m and 200m in his collegiate debut, and transfer Reid Thomas did so in the weight throw and shot put.

“A bit of a rust buster, generally speaking, but from a coach’s perspective an opportunity to see where we are at, gauge some strengths and weaknesses and make adjustments to our training where it seems appropriate,” Collins added. “Tough to compete at this time as I know all of these kids have come off a tough week of finals that are very draining, but they really stepped up.”

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Barnaby solidified his title as the fastest Warrior in school history with the fastest time in the NAIA this season at 6.70. The time is more than one-tenth of a second faster than his previous personal best and had him at the top of the leaderboard in the prelims. He clocked 6.79 in the final to finish second.

Preston Cooper placed 14th in the prelim (6.95) and Collin Wimer joined the LC State top five with his time of 7.08 to place 27th. Camden Koerner was 35th (7.14), Jordan Castillo was 39th (7.19), Bryan Kinene placed 40th (7.19), Avery Seal finished 48th (7.29), James Bogdanowicz was 49th (7.30), Isahi Salinas was 53rd (7.33) and Brandon Decker placed 66th (7.66).

Cooper had a career-best run in the 200m where he clocked the third-best time in program history. His time of 22.10 earned fourth place and Wimer claimed the fifth spot in the record book with his 14th-palce finish (22.51). Luke Siler was 16th (22.84), Aiden Grenier was 17th (22.85), Bogdanowicz placed 22nd with a PR of 23.38, Salinas finished 25th (23.66), Milo Kunnap was 31st (24.03) and Decker placed 36th (25.56).

Grenier had a strong collegiate debut in the 60m hurdles with the fourth fastest time in LC State history (8.59). He finished 12th overall, Cameron Carrara was 20th with a personal best time of 9.24 and Perry Severijnse was 22nd (9.44).

Transfer junior Avery Seal ran the fifth-best 400m in program history to earn a 13th-place finish (51.29). Freshman Luke Siler was just behind in 14th with a time of 51.33. Kobe Wessels finished 20th in the 3,000m with a time of 8:55.78.

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Senior Trenton Johnson led a trio of Warriors in the triple jump. He placed fourth overall with a mark of 13.93 and a pair of freshmen made their mark on the record book. Wimer cleared the second-best distance ever by a Warrior (13.37m) to place 10th and Kinene was 13th with the third-best mark in school history (13.20m).

Johnson placed seventh in the long jump with a mark of 6.71m, Koerner placed 12th (6.31m), Kinene was 14th (6.20m) and Milo Kunnap finished 23rd (5.59m). Kinene found success in the high jump where he was the top LC State finisher in 13th (1.80m). Carrara and Isahi Salinas cleared the same height, and Severijnse was 18th in his first attempt in the event (1.65m).

Reid Thomas and Ian Roeber made their LC State debuts and placed in the top 20 of the weight throw. Thomas hot a mark of 15.84m, which ranks second in school history, to place seventh and Roeber was 19th (12.61m). Thomas went on to throw the second-best shot put in Warrior history at 14.89m to place eighth overall.

Decker competed in the open pole vault and finished ninth (4.05m).

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LC State is back in action at the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open in Moscow Jan. 23-25.

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Badgers news: Game Thread vs. No. 1 Texas Longhorns

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The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the Texas Longhorns in the Elite 8 on Sunday evening, looking to make their way back to the Final Four in Kansas City next week.

Wisconsin pulled off an impressive win over the No. 2 Stanford Cardinal on Friday, as it out-hit the latter in a thriller behind strong efforts from Mimi Colyer (27 kills) and Charlie Fuerbringer (61 assists).

Now, they’re facing a team that they were swept by earlier in the season, as the Longhorns thrived off Badger errors during their first matchup.

Texas has cruised through its competition so far in the NCAA Tournament, beating Florida A&M, Penn State, and Indiana en route to the Elite 8.

If Wisconsin can win, it would face the No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday in the Final Four, with the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies and No. 1 Pittsburgh Panthers being the other two teams still left in the field.

Can the Badgers get a huge upset and break the Texas streak of wins on Sunday? Join us as our game thread is officially active.



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Georgia lands 21 cross country and track signees | Georgia Sports

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The Georgia track and cross country programs have added 21 athletes from the United States and abroad. The incoming class includes sprinters, distance runners, hurdlers, jumpers, throwers and multi-event athletes, each bringing experience and versatility. Together, they strengthen Georgia’s depth for both cross country and track seasons.

Sophie Rambo

Sophie Rambo, from Chesapeake, Virginia, excelled at Grassfield High School as a sprinter in the 200 and 400 meters. She posted personal bests of 23.49 seconds in the 200 and 52.47 in the 400, showing both speed and endurance. Rambo’s competitiveness and relay potential will make her an asset to Georgia’s women’s sprint group.

Kendrick Joshua

Kendrick Joshua, from Richmond Hill, Georgia, dominated the 400-meter hurdles at Richmond Hill High School with a 50.53 personal best. His combination of speed and technical hurdling ability gives him the tools to contribute immediately to Georgia’s hurdles and relay squads. Joshua’s strong curve running and finishing kick mark him as a top SEC prospect.

Leah O’Brien

Leah O’Brien comes from Perth, Australia, where she competed at Perth College and internationally. She boasts personal bests of 11.14 in the 100 and 23.37 in the 200, combining top-end speed with racing experience. O’Brien is expected to bolster the Bulldogs’ women’s sprint events quickly.

Will Batley

Ottawa, Canada’s Will Batley posted times of 10.35 in the 100 and 20.57 in the 200 while at West Carleton Secondary School. Known for his quick acceleration and competitive consistency, Batley adds depth to Georgia’s men’s sprint and relay rotations. His international racing experience enhances the Bulldogs’ short-distance squad.

Ava Kitchings

Ava Kitchings, from Braselton, Georgia, will enroll in January 2026 after excelling at Greater Atlanta Christian School. She recorded 11.34 in the 100, 23.93 in the 200, and 6.47 meters (21 feet, 2¾ inches) in the long jump, demonstrating her versatility. Kitchings brings both speed and leaping ability to Georgia’s sprint and horizontal jump events.

Ryan Buskey

Ryan Buskey, a high jumper from Albany, New York, cleared 2.21m (7 feet, 3 inches) while at Colonie High School. His competitive focus and vertical ability provide an immediate boost to the Bulldogs’ men’s field events. Buskey is known for his consistency in high-pressure meets.

Marley Derringer

Marley Derringer, from Bremen, Georgia, excelled in the high jump, clearing 1.83 meters (6 feet) at Bremen High School. She brings technical skill and competitive experience to Georgia’s women’s field events. Derringer’s consistency and athleticism make her a strong addition to the jumps squad.

Jordon Randall

Jordon Randall, from Warsaw, Indiana, posted 2.19 meters (7 feet, 2¼ inches) in the high jump at Warsaw Community High School. His size and jumping technique mark him as a top national prospect. Randall adds depth and competition to Georgia’s men’s field events.

Piper Brown

Piper Brown, from Tunnel Hill, Georgia, cleared 1.83 meters (6 feet) in the high jump at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School. She combines technical skill with competitive experience. Brown strengthens the Bulldogs’ women’s field event roster.

Chiora Enyinna‑Okeigbo

Chiora Enyinna‑Okeigbo, from Addison, Texas, scored 5,244 points in the heptathlon at Sunnyvale High School, including 13.83 in the 100-meter hurdles and 5.92 meters (19 feet, 5¼ inches) in the long jump. Her versatility allows her to contribute in multi-events and horizontal jumps. Enyinna‑Okeigbo adds breadth and competitiveness to Georgia’s women’s program.

James “JD” Daniel

James “JD” Daniel, a local from Athens, Georgia, excelled at Clarke Central High School with 1:53.70 in the 800 and 9:19 in the 3,200. His endurance and tactical racing will bolster Georgia’s cross country and track distance teams. Daniel’s local roots provide experience in state and regional competitions.

Nancy Taylor

Nancy Taylor, from Dorset, England, ran 2:12.56 in the 800 and 9:58 in the 3,000 at Talbot Heath School. Her international racing experience gives Georgia added depth in distance events. Taylor is expected to contribute in both cross country and track.

Alex Lennon

Alex Lennon, from Wallington, England, won the English Schools Cross Country Championships while posting 3:48 in the 1,500 at Wilson’s School. He brings tactical intelligence and endurance to Georgia’s distance teams. Lennon’s international experience strengthens the Bulldogs’ cross country and middle-distance squads.

Bertold Kalász

Bertold Kalász, from Budapest, Hungary, ran 8:08 in the 3,000 and 14:14 in the 5,000, showing international-level distance capability. He brings discipline and competitive experience from European meets. Kalász adds depth to Georgia’s long-distance program.

Isold Saevarsdottir

Isold Saevarsdottir, from Gardabaer, Iceland, scored 5,490 points in the heptathlon, including 2:13.96 in the 800, 43.84 meters (143 feet, 10 inches) in the javelin and 6.10 meters (19 feet, 8¾ inches) in the long jump. Her versatility provides options across multi-events and jumps. Saevarsdottir adds international experience to Georgia’s women’s program.

Jameson Pifer

Jameson Pifer, from Suwanee, Georgia, ran 4:05 in the mile and 8:57 in the 3,200 at Collins Hill High School. His endurance and consistent performances help Georgia’s distance teams. Pifer brings local talent with strong state-level racing experience.

Asseel Ossama

Asseel Ossama, from Alexandria, Egypt, threw 55.42 meters (181 feet, 10 inches) in the javelin, establishing herself as an international-level specialist. Her strength and technique add depth to Georgia’s throws program. Ossama is expected to compete immediately in field events.

Jasmine Robinson

Jasmine Robinson, from Kennesaw, Georgia, excelled in hurdles at North Cobb High School with 13.17 in the 100-meter hurdles and 56.73 in the 400-meter hurdles. She announced her commitment to the Bulldogs on Instagram. Robinson adds top-tier hurdling ability and SEC-level competition experience to Georgia’s women’s sprint and hurdle squads.

Ataja Stephane‑Vazquez

Ataja Stephane‑Vazquez, from Greensboro, North Carolina, posted strong sprint marks of 23.34 in the 200 and 52.33 in the 400 at Southeast Guilford High School. She announced her commitment via Instagram. Stephane‑Vazquez provides immediate impact potential to Georgia’s women’s sprint roster.



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Nebraska suffers first loss of season, denied NCAA Volleyball Final Four berth

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Nebraska volleyball team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in shocking fashion on Sunday with a 3-2 (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 35-37, 15-13) loss to Texas A&M. The Aggies went toe-to-toe with the undefeated Huskers, who had won 29 consecutive home games in the NCAA Tournament.

Nebraska dropped the first two sets behind a focused, aggressive approach from the 3rd-seeded Aggies. Kyndal Stowers and Logan Lednicky combined for 49 kills for Texas A&M.

Nebraska was led by Harper Murray’s 25 kills. Rebekah Allick added 15 kills on .480 hitting. National Player of the Year candidate Andi Jackson was held to six kills with five hitting errors. Jackson was benched in the match for freshman Manaia Ogbechie, who finished with five kills and three blocks.

Texas A&M advanced to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four, which is held in Kansas City next week. The Huskers will not be in the national semifinals for the first time since 2002.

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Four Husker seniors play final game for Nebraska

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — For one last time, four Husker seniors played under the bright lights of the John Cook Arena.

Rebekah Allick, Maisie Boesiger, Taylor Landfair and Allie Sczech all stepping onto the court on Sunday to play against Texas A&M, marking their final game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

“All of these seniors, their contribution has been amazing and it’ll be sad to see them go but an exciting end to the season for these girls,” said Husker fan, Joel Sup.

SEE ALSO: Nebraska volleyball’s season ends with loss to Texas A&M in regional finals

For many Husker fans, their presence has helped put Nebraska on the map and elevate the sport.

“They just bring so much to not just the team, but the community as well,” said Dave Sutko, owner of Spikes Beach Bar and Grille. “They’re very involved in things. They’re more than just volleyball players to a lot of us. Rebekah is the heartbeat of the team, I think everyone knows that. She’s just always so positive. It’s tough to see them go.”

One of the biggest moments fans won’t forget — the team playing in front of a sold-out 92,003-person crowd at Memorial Stadium.

A game Allick and Boesiger were a part of in 2023.

“I’ve been to a lot of games at Memorial Stadium and in my opinion, that was the most impactful sporting event I have ever attended,” said Joel Sup, a Husker fan. “As a girl dad, it was amazing to see women’s sports take the big stage, and I think it really pushed Nebraska to the forefront of what women’s sports in America can be.”

Despite the Huskers losing to the Aggies, many fans agree that one thing is clear: the future for the Huskers is bright.

“They bring so much to not just the university, but the entire state. Everybody talks about Nebraska and says ‘oh you guys have the Volleyball team!’ Yep, that’s us!”





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Wisconsin volleyball finally gets the better of Texas, advances to Final Four | Top Stories

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AUSTIN, Texas — For the last several years, the Texas Longhorns have been the thorn in the Wisconsin volleyball team’s side.

In 2021, the Longhorns swept the Badgers in the Final Four. In 2023, the Horns had a similarly dominant 3-1 win in another Final Four. Last year, it was a regular season sweep in Milwaukee and earlier this year it was a regular season sweep in Madison.

But finally, finally, Wisconsin cracked the code Sunday night.

The No. 3-seed Badgers bid “goodbye to Texas University” on the Longhorns’ home court, knocking off the No. 1 seed 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-19) to advance to the 2025 Final Four.

Perhaps all the Badgers needed was the consistency of their ‘Big 4,’ who have been exceeding expectations all season long.

Mimi Colyer ended the match with 23 kills on 55 attacks with just 6 errors. Una Vajagic had 15 kills and Carter Booth had 11. Their ultimate set-up woman, Charlie Fuerbringer, had 57 assists to go along with 9 digs.

The Badgers now turn their focus to No. 1-seed Kentucky, who had a dominant sweep of No. 3-seed Creighton in their quarterfinal match. That match will be played in Kansas City.

Interestingly enough, Wisconsin ends the weekend as the only Big Ten team left in the tournament. No. 1-seed Nebraska suffered a shock upset to No. 3-seed Texas A&M, as the Aggies advanced to their first Final Four in program history. They’ll take on No. 1-seed Pittsburgh.

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