Zinal, Switzerland 19 Mar – 21 Mar 2026
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Website: https://www.valdanniviers.ch/fr/Z30511/domaine-rmgz
Program
Zinal, FIS Race 19 Mar 2026
Women, Fis 2026 Zinal, Giant Slalom
The Women’s FIS Giant Slalom in Zinal took place on March 19, 2026. Gwyneth ten Raa from Luxembourg took the top spot with a narrow victory.
Top 10 Results
| # | Skier | Nation | Time | Gap |
| 1 | Gwyneth ten Raa | LUX | 2:20.93 | โ |
| 2 | Lara Bianchi | SUI | 2:21.01 | +0.08 |
| 3 | Juliette Fournier | SUI | 2:21.51 | +0.58 |
| 4 | Mathilde Phillips | SUI | 2:22.16 | +1.23 |
| 5 | Cleo Chalamel | FRA | 2:22.33 | +1.40 |
| 6 | Minna Bont | SUI | 2:22.37 | +1.44 |
| 7 | Julie Wienert | SUI | 2:22.83 | +1.90 |
| 8 | Leandra Zehnder | SUI | 2:22.86 | +1.93 |
| 9 | Alice Caire | FRA | 2:23.29 | +2.36 |
| 10 | Selina Gadient | SUI | 2:23.39 | +2.46 |
Race Details
- Venue: Zinal, Switzerland
- Conditions: The course featured a vertical drop of 340m, starting at an altitude of 2790m and finishing at 2450m.
- Technical Info: The first run was set by Dimitri Speicher (48 gates) and the second by Johan Koekkoeck (49 gates).
Zinal, FIS Race 20 Mar 2026
Women, Fis 2026 Zinal, Giant Slalom
| # | Skier | Nation | Time | Gap |
| 1 | Mathilde Phillips | SUI | 2:21.07 | โ |
| 2 | Gwyneth ten Raa | LUX | 2:21.10 | +0.03 |
| 3 | Leandra Zehnder | SUI | 2:21.56 | +0.49 |
| 3 | Julie Wienert | SUI | 2:21.56 | +0.49 |
About Gwyneth Ten Raa, a rising Alpine ski racer.
Gwyneth ten Raa is the standout figure in Luxembourgโs alpine skiing scene. Born on May 11, 2005, in Wiltz, she has quickly become one of the most promising young technical skiers in Europe.+1
Career Highlights
- Two-Time Olympian: She made history at the 2022 Beijing Olympics as the youngest alpine skier in the competition (age 16) and served as Luxembourg’s flag bearer. She returned for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, where she achieved a 30th place finish in the Giant Slalom.+1
- National Champion: She is the 2024 Luxembourg National Champion in Giant Slalom, a title she won competing against her sister, Joyce ten Raa.
- Recent Form: Her recent performance in Zinal (winning on March 19 and taking 2nd on March 20) highlights her upward trajectory in the FIS circuit. She also secured a victory in a FIS Giant Slalom in Bormio earlier this month (March 5, 2026).
- Military Athlete: Like many elite European athletes, she is a member of the Luxembourg Armed Forces (Section Sportive de l’Armรฉe), which allows her to train professionally while representing her country.
Profile & Style
- Disciplines: She specializes in the technical eventsโSlalom and Giant Slalom.
- Technical Setup: She races on Atomic skis, bindings, and boots.
- Background: Since Luxembourg lacks alpine mountains, she has spent much of her life training in Switzerland and Italy. She joined the Berner Oberlรคndischer Skiverband (BOSV) performance center in Switzerland early in her career to compete against top-tier talent.+1
Family Ties
Skiing is a family affair for the ten Raas. Her sister Joyce is also a competitive alpine racer, and their younger sister Laurene is involved in the sport as well. Her father, Roger ten Raa, is part of her official coaching and support team.
Beyond the slopes, Gwyneth is known for her athletic versatility; she grew up playing soccer (as a goalie) and tennis.
As of the latest FIS points list in March 2026, Gwyneth ten Raa continues her steady climb toward the world’s elite. At just 20 years old, her profile is increasingly comparable to some of the top-ranked U21 (under 21) skiers globally.
Gwyneth ten Raaโs Ranking & Points
Gwyneth currently holds a Giant Slalom (GS) FIS point profile around 29โ30 points. In the FIS system, lower points indicate a higher world ranking.
- World Standing: She typically fluctuates between the top 110 and 130 in the world for Giant Slalom.
- Recent Momentum: Her victory in Zinal (March 19) and Bormio (March 5) provided a significant boost. Before these results, her GS points were closer to 36.32 (ranked ~159th).
- Slalom Strength: She is even more competitive in Slalom, often ranked in the top 115 globally with points in the 23.69 range.
Comparison with Top U21 Tech Specialists
To put her progress in perspective, here is how she stacks up against the “young guns” currently making waves on the World Cup circuit:
| Athlete | Nation | Age | GS FIS Points (approx.) | Status |
| Lara Colturi | ALB | 19 | ~11.00 | 14th in World Cup GS Standings |
| Zrinka Ljutiฤ | CRO | 22* | ~10.00 | Top 10 World Cup finisher |
| Gwyneth ten Raa | LUX | 20 | ~29.87 | Rising FIS/European Cup star |
| Lara Bianchi | SUI | 17 | ~23.57 | Junior standout (2nd in Zinal) |
Note: While stars like Lara Colturi (who turned 19 this month) are already podium threats in the World Cup, Gwyneth is positioned at the top of the next tier, dominated by athletes competing for European Cup podiums and World Cup qualification spots.
Why 2026 is her “Breakout” Year
- Olympic Validation: Her 30th place at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics proved she can hold her own against a full World Cup-level field.
- Consistency: She has moved from being a “qualifier” to a “contender” in the European Cup, recently scoring her first top-30 finishes in that circuit (e.g., 28th in Zinal EC, December 2025).
- FIS Point Reduction: By winning races like the Zinal FIS GS with a low “penalty” (meaning she beat other highly-ranked skiers), she is lowering her point average, which will give her better starting bib numbers in the 2026/27 World Cup season.
Gwyneth ten Raa, representing Luxembourg, has had an active 2025/2026 season highlighted by her second Olympic appearance and several strong finishes in FIS and European Cup (EC) events.
Olympic Winter Games (Milano Cortina 2026)
Competing as Luxembourgโs sole female alpine skier, she achieved her best Olympic result to date in the Giant Slalom.
- Giant Slalom: Finished 30th overall.
- Slalom: Did Not Finish (DNF1) in the first run.
Key Season Results (FIS & European Cup)
The 2025/2026 season saw her consistently competing across Europe, with notable success in the Giant Slalom discipline.
| Date | Location | Cat | Event | Result |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Zinal (SUI) | FIS | Giant Slalom | 2nd |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Zinal (SUI) | FIS | Giant Slalom | 1st Place |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Bormio (ITA) | NJR | Giant Slalom | 1st Place |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Narvik (NOR) | WJC* | Giant Slalom | 18th |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Oberjoch (GER) | EC | Giant Slalom | 33rd |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Sestriere (ITA) | FIS | Giant Slalom | 17th |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Sestriere (ITA) | NJC | Giant Slalom | 1st Place |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Davos (SUI) | FIS | Giant Slalom | 1st Place |
| Dec 02, 2025 | Zinal (SUI) | EC | Giant Slalom | 28th |
*WJC = World Junior Championships
Season Highlights
- European Cup Points: She secured her first points on the European Cup tour in December 2025 (Zinal), marking a significant step up in her professional progression.
- Podium Dominance: Ten Raa secured multiple victories in FIS-level races this season, particularly in Davos, Sestriere, and most recently in Zinal on March 19, 2026.
- Consistency in GS: While she faced several “Did Not Finish” results in Slalom (notably at the Olympics and Schilthorn), her Giant Slalom performance has been her primary strength this year.
