Salomon's ÉQUIPE Athletes: Performance Built Together
ÉQUIPE is Salomon’s commitment to competitive winter sports, shaped by decades of collaboration with athletes across Alpine, Nordic, and Snowboarding disciplines. More than a performance program, ÉQUIPE reflects a shared belief that progress is collective. Behind every run, race, and trick stands a network of athletes, engineers, coaches, and communities, all moving forward together.
“In a landscape traditionally defined by individuality and rivalry, Salomon aims to nurture collaboration, inclusivity, and a profound belief that the greatest victories are built together.”
David Farcot
Creative Director - Winter Sports Equipment
Rooted in Salomon’s heritage as the only modern mountain sport brand active across Alpine, Nordic, and Snowboarding, ÉQUIPE brings athletes from different disciplines and generations into one connected ecosystem. Each sport has its own demands, rhythms, and culture, yet all share the same foundation: commitment, progression, and trust in equipment shaped by real-world athlete insight.
From high-speed alpine racing to endurance-driven Nordic disciplines and creative snowboarding, ÉQUIPE spans the full spectrum of winter sports. The following sections break down each discipline and introduce Salomon's top athletes who compete at the highest level in every category.
Alpine Skiing
Speed. Precision. Confidence.
Alpine skiing is about pushing limits at full intensity. Athletes race down mountains at breathtaking speeds, balancing raw power with precise control. From pure speed events to the most technical disciplines, competitive alpine skiing demands focus, courage, and total trust in equipment. This is where Salomon’s ÉQUIPE athletes thrive.
Alpine Disciplines
Downhill is pure speed, with skiers reaching top velocities while navigating wide, sweeping turns, big jumps, and demanding terrain at full throttle.
Super-G blends speed and technical skill, requiring quick decision-making, precise line choice, and smooth transitions at high speed.
Giant Slalom (GS) features longer, more technical turns that demand strength, rhythm, and consistency across challenging courses. Precision and timing are key to mastering this discipline.
Slalom is the most technical discipline, testing agility, reflexes, and exact timing as athletes navigate closely spaced gates on short, fast-paced courses. It rewards quick thinking, coordination, and flawless execution.
Ski Cross is a head-to-head race where four skiers compete simultaneously on a course featuring jumps, turns, and rollers. Speed, tactics, and explosive power combine to create one of the most thrilling alpine events.
Top ÉQUIPE Alpine Athletes
Marco Odermatt (CH): The benchmark of modern alpine skiing. Marco dominates Giant Slalom, Super-G, and Downhill with unmatched consistency, with more than 90 World Cup podiums, multiple Overall World Cup titles, and Olympic gold. A true powerhouse on every mountain.
Alice Robinson (NZ): A born competitor and Giant Slalom powerhouse. Alice claimed her first World Cup victory at just 17 and now holds more than 20 World Cup podiums and a World Championship silver medal. Fearless and ever evolving, she embodies the next generation of alpine excellence.
Sandra Näslund (SWE): The dominant force in Ski Cross. A Swedish Olympic champion with multiple World Championship titles and over 40 World Cup victories, Sandra combines explosive speed, tactical intelligence, and relentless competitiveness to redefine her discipline.
Luca De Aliprandini (ITA): An Italian Giant Slalom specialist with a flair for high-pressure racing. A World Championship silver medalist and regular World Cup podium contender, Luca blends technical mastery with intensity, delivering his strongest performances when it matters most.
Nordic Skiing
Endurance. Precision. Strategy.
Nordic skiing demands relentless stamina, tactical discipline, and refined technique. Athletes push their physical and mental limits over varied terrain, combining speed, endurance, and strategic decision-making. Competitive Nordic skiing is primarily divided into biathlon and cross-country skiing, each testing athletes in unique ways that reward strength, resilience, and focus.
Biathlon Disciplines
Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting, creating a distinctive test of endurance and composure. Athletes race over challenging courses, stopping at shooting ranges to fire at targets. Accuracy is critical, as missed shots result in time penalties or extra distance skied.
Individual: Athletes start every 30 seconds, skiing four laps with two prone and two standing shooting sessions. A one-minute penalty is added for each missed shot.
Sprint: An individual start event, two laps with one prone and one standing shooting session. Each miss requires a 150-m penalty loop. Sprint results often determine Pursuit starting positions.
Pursuit: Athletes start based on Sprint rankings and time gaps, completing four laps with two prone and two standing shootings. Each miss incurs a 150-m penalty loop.
Mass Start: The top 30 athletes start together, racing four laps with two prone and two standing shootings. Penalty loops are applied for missed targets.
Relay: Teams of four alternate skiing two laps each, with one prone and one standing shooting per leg. Each bout allows three spare rounds; any remaining misses require a 150-m penalty loop.
ÉQUIPE Biathlon Athletes
Éric Perrot (FRA): A rising talent in international biathlon. Éric combines strong skiing speed with disciplined marksmanship, supported by growing tactical maturity and physical endurance across formats.
Lisa Vittozzi (ITA): One of Italy’s most accomplished biathletes. Lisa delivers consistent performances in Sprint, Pursuit, and Relay events, balancing skiing power with shooting accuracy at the highest level.
Elvira Öberg (SWE): A biathlete defined by intensity and precision. Elvira pairs aggressive skiing pace with calm focus on the range, making her a constant contender in elite competition.
Sebastian Samuelsson (SWE): A bold competitor pushing modern biathlon forward. Sebastian blends explosive skiing with confident shooting, racing with an attacking mindset across all formats.
Cross-Country Disciplines
Cross-country skiing is the foundation of Nordic endurance. It is a test of stamina, efficiency, and race intelligence, where athletes manage effort over long distances, varied terrain, and changing conditions. Races unfold using classical or freestyle techniques, demanding both physical resilience and tactical awareness as speed, positioning, and timing become decisive.
Skiathlon: A two-part race combining classical and freestyle techniques. Athletes switch skis mid-race, requiring versatility, smart pacing, and precise execution across both styles.
Sprint: Short, explosive races starting with a qualification round, followed by head-to-head heats. Sprints reward raw speed, fast reactions, and sharp tactical choices under pressure.
Relay: A team event where athletes alternate legs, often switching techniques. Success depends on consistency, teamwork, and the ability to deliver under collective pressure.
Mass Start: All athletes start together, racing shoulder to shoulder. Positioning, drafting, and endurance play a crucial role as the race unfolds and tactics evolve over distance.
ÉQUIPE Cross-Country Athletes
Jessie Diggins (USA): One of the most dynamic forces in cross-country skiing. Jessie combines relentless endurance with sharp tactical awareness across sprints, mass starts, and distance races, setting the pace for a new generation of Nordic athletes.
Einar Hedegart (NOR): A versatile Norwegian skier known for smooth technique and intelligent race management. Einar excels across formats by balancing efficiency, speed control, and strategic positioning.
Moa Ilar (SWE): A powerful and consistent competitor. Moa brings strong endurance and fluid technique to both individual races and team events, performing with composure across demanding courses.
Maja Dahlqvist (SWE): A leading figure in sprint competition. Maja pairs explosive speed with tactical precision, delivering decisive performances when intensity is highest.
Snowboarding
Creativity. Fearlessness. Style.
Snowboarding is where creativity meets commitment. Borrowing the flow of surfing, the audacity of skateboarding, and the precision of skiing, freestyle snowboarding pushes expression and progression forward. In Halfpipe, Big Air, and Slopestyle, athletes blend technical mastery with control and style. The ÉQUIPE snowboarding collection is built for riders who refuse to compromise.
Snowboarding Disciplines
Halfpipe: Every wall is an opportunity to go higher, spin harder, and land cleaner. Halfpipe demands total control, precise timing, and fearless commitment from start to finish.
Big Air: One jump. One trick. One defining moment. Big Air rewards technical difficulty and flawless execution, demanding the confidence to commit when everything is on the line.
Slopestyle: A course of jumps, rails, and features that becomes a canvas for expression. The best riders link tricks with speed and style, turning every run into a statement of creativity and versatility.
Top ÉQUIPE Snowboarding Athletes
Cocomo Murase (JPN): A Big Air and Slopestyle prodigy redefining freestyle snowboarding. At just 13, Cocomo became the youngest Winter X Games gold medalist and the first woman to land a 1260 double cork in competition. Her precision and progression continue to push the sport forward.
Maddie Mastro (USA): A halfpipe specialist with power and presence. Maddie is a two-time Olympian with 18 World Cup podiums and multiple X Games medals, known for her fearless approach and creativity at the highest level of competition.
Dusty Henricksen (USA): A slopestyle innovator with unmistakable style. The first rider to land a quadruple cork in competition, Dusty is an X Games multi-medalist and FIS Crystal Globe winner, blending technical mastery with bold, expressive riding.
Annika Morgan (GER): A Big Air and Slopestyle rider shaping the future of freestyle. An X Games Aspen Knuckle Huck silver medalist, Annika brings precision and individuality on snow, paired with creative energy that extends far beyond competition.
Built Together
ÉQUIPE reflects Salomon’s belief that performance is not defined by results alone, but by dedication, progression, and the connections that drive athletes forward. Across Alpine, Nordic, and Snowboarding, ÉQUIPE stands for shared ambition and collective energy, supporting athletes not just at their peak — but throughout their journey.