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Alice Robinson (born 1 December 2001) is an Australian Born New Zealand World Cup alpine ski racer. At age sixteen, she competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics in giant slalom and slalom.[1] She represented New Zealand in the giant slalom event at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.[2]

Key Information

Early life

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Robinson was born in Sydney, Australia, the second of three children of Sarah and David Robinson. Her parents moved to Queenstown permanently when Robinson was four.[3] She started her ski racing career at Coronet Peak with the Queenstown Alpine Ski Team and also trained in California, with the Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy based in Tahoe City during the northern hemisphere winter.[4] From 2016 to 2019, Robinson was coached predominately by former New Zealand Olympian Tim Cafe.[5] She attended Wakatipu High School in Queenstown.[6]

Robinson won the under-14 and under-16 New Zealand titles before beginning her international career.[7] She won the girls’ U14 giant slalom and parallel slalom in April 2015 in Canada at the Whistler Cup, one of the largest and most important junior ski races on the international calendar.[8] and in 2017 she won the U16 giant slalom and finished second in slalom at ‘Pokal Loka in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.[9] Robinson also won the USSA U16 national championship giant slalom at Snowbird, Utah, and was runner-up in the super-G.[10]

2018 season

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Robinson was third in her debut FIS race on 30 July 2017 at Cardrona, then won the giant slalom the next day.[11][12]

On 10 August, fifteen-year-old Robinson won the New Zealand Alpine National Championships for slalom and giant slalom at Coronet Peak.[13] On 16 December, she won her first North America Cup (NorAm) giant slalom race at Panorama, Canada. Her 8.70 FIS point result is the best any New Zealand skier has achieved in their first year of senior competition.[14] Robinson made her World Cup debut on 6 January 2018, in giant slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. She was 42nd and missed the cut to qualify for a second run by less than a second. Three days later, she won a FIS giant slalom race in Gaal, Austria in which she scored 11.90 FIS points, ranking her inside the top 70 in the world at the time.[15]

On 28 January 2018, Robinson was selected to the New Zealand team for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, alongside alpine racers Adam Barwood and Willis Feasey. She became New Zealand's youngest-ever Winter Olympian at 16 years and 70 days when the games began.[16] At the Olympics, Robinson was coached by former alpine Olympians Tim Cafe and Ben Griffin. She finished 35th (of 81) in the giant slalom, the best result for a New Zealander in giant slalom at the Olympics in 38 years since Fiona Johnson and Anna Archibald were 30th and 32nd in 1980 at Lake Placid, New York. She failed to finish the first run of the slalom event.[17]

2019 season

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On 27 August 2018, Robinson won the Audi Quattro Winter Games NZ FIS Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) Giant slalom.[18] The following week on 5 September, she won the New Zealand Alpine National Championships for Super-G, as well as two Australia New Zealand Cup Super-G races, held at Mt Hutt.[19]

At the World Cup giant slalom on 2 February 2019 at Maribor, Slovenia, Robinson was in 25th place after the first run, becoming the first New Zealander to qualify for the second run (the top 30 racers qualify for a second run), but failed to finish.[20] On 9 February, at aged 17, she won the European Cup giant slalom in Berchtesgaden, Germany, becoming the first New Zealand athlete to do so since Claudia Riegler in 2001.[21]

At the World Championships at Åre in Sweden in February, at age 17, she won the U21 category and was 17th in the giant slalom, having the fastest time in the second run. This was the best result for a New Zealand alpine ski racer since Claudia Riegler and Annelise Coberger.[22]

Less than a week later, at the Junior World Championships in Val di Fassa, Italy, Robinson won the giant slalom by more than a second, becoming the first New Zealander to win a gold medal in the 38-year history of the Junior World Championships.[23] She also finished in 15th-place finish in the super-G.[24]

At the World Cup giant slalom on 8 March in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, Robinson was 16th in a 70-strong field earned fifteen World Cup points, the first in her career.[25] On 2 March, at the European Cup finals super-G in Sella Nevea, Italy, she was the runner-up, 0.12 seconds back.[26]

Five days later, Robinson competed at the World Cup finals giant slalom held in Grandvalira Soldeu, Andorra. She earned a berth in the event with her victory at the Junior World Championships the month prior.[27] At age 17, she made her first World Cup podium and finished second, 0.30 seconds behind Mikaela Shiffrin.[28] It was the first World Cup podium for New Zealand in over sixteen years, since Riegler took third in slalom in December 2002.[29]

Robinson was named the Otago Junior Sportswoman of the Year at the 2019 Otago Sports Awards. Her coach, Tim Cafe, was also named the Otago Coach of the Year.[30]

On 24 June, it was announced that Robinson was splitting from Tim Cafe, who coached her for the previous eight years, citing a need for World Cup-level coaching. Chris Knight and Jeff Fergus formed the International Ski Racing Academy in 2018 and are now Robinson's full-time coaches. Knight and Fergus previously coached the United States women's team, which included four-time overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn.[31]

2020 season

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Robinson began the 2020 season ranked a career-best tenth in the world in giant slalom.[32] She won both the giant slalom[33] and the slalom[34] at the 2019 New Zealand Alpine National Championships. On 28 August, Robinson won two Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) super-G races held at Coronet Peak. These results mean she holds the yellow super-G ANC bib for the 2020 Northern Hemisphere race season.[35]  On 30 August, Robinson finished second in an ANC giant slalom race and was awarded the Janey Blair Memorial Trophy for being the fastest finishing New Zealand female.[36] On 28 September, Robinson won the New Zealand Alpine ski racer athlete of the year award at Snow Sports New Zealand awards.[37]

On 26 October 2019, Robinson gained her first World Cup win on the Rettenbach glacier in Sölden, Austria, 0.06 seconds ahead of runner-up Shiffrin. This was the first World Cup victory in any discipline for a New Zealander in over 22 years, since Claudia Riegler in February 1997,[38] and the first-ever in women's giant slalom. She also became the youngest woman from any nation to win at Sölden.[39] It was later revealed that she won while suffering from bone bruising to the knee following a training crash. On 7 November, Robinson announced that this injury would prevent her from starting the next GS race in Killington, Vermont;[40] she recovered faster than expected,[41] started the event but crashed in the opening run.[42]

Robinson got her second World Cup victory on 15 February 2020, besting runner-up Petra Vlhová by 0.34 seconds in a giant slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.[43] She became the first teenager in 32 years to win multiple giant slaloms in a single World Cup season, last done by Mateja Svet in 1988.[44] On 18 February, Robinson became the joint world number one ranked skier in women's giant slalom, alongside Federica Brignone, Shiffrin, and Vlhova. She is the first New Zealander to achieve this feat in any discipline.[45] On 8 March, Robinson was fourth in super-G at the Junior World Championships at Narvik, Norway.[46]

Robinson won the Sky Sport Emerging Talent Award at the 2019 Halberg Awards.[47] For the second year in a row Robinson was named the Mercy Hospital Junior Sports Woman of the Year at the 2020 ASB Otago Sports Awards ahead of snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott.[48]

World Cup results

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Season standings

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Season
Age Overall Slalom Giant
slalom 		Super-G Downhill Combined Parallel
2019 17 62 — 19 — — — N/a
2020 18 19 — 5 — — 34 44
2021 19 19 — 8 31 — N/a 19
2022 20 44 — 33 20 — —
2023 21 31 — 12 25 31 N/a
2024 22 12 — 4 17 35
2025 23 7 — 2 17 41
2026 24 9 — 5 2 31
Standings through 12 February 2026

Race podiums

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  • 7 wins – (6 GS, 1 SG)
  • 22 podiums – (20 GS, 2 SG); 45 top tens (34 GS, 11 SG)
Season
Date Location Discipline Place
2019 17 March 2019 Andorra  Soldeu, Andorra Giant slalom 2nd
2020 26 October 2019 Austria Sölden, Austria Giant slalom 1st
15 February 2020 Slovenia Kranjska Gora, Slovenia Giant slalom 1st
2021 7 March 2021 Slovakia Jasná, Slovakia Giant slalom 2nd
21 March 2021  Switzerland  Lenzerheide, Switzerland Giant slalom 1st
2024 25 November 2023 United States Killington, USA Giant slalom 2nd
20 January 2024 Slovakia Jasná, Slovakia Giant slalom 3rd
30 January 2024 Italy Kronplatz, Italy Giant slalom 2nd
10 February 2024 Andorra Soldeu, Andorra Giant slalom 2nd
17 March 2024 Austria Saalbach, Austria Giant slalom 2nd
2025 26 October 2024 Austria Sölden, Austria Giant slalom 2nd
28 December 2024 Austria Semmering, Austria Giant slalom 3rd
4 January 2025 Slovenia Kranjska Gora, Slovenia Giant slalom 3rd
21 January 2025 Italy Kronplatz, Italy Giant slalom 1st
21 February 2025 Italy Sestriere, Italy Giant slalom 2nd
22 February 2025 Giant slalom 3rd
8 March 2025 Sweden Åre, Sweden Giant slalom 2nd
2026 29 November 2025 United States Copper Mountain, USA Giant slalom 1st
6 December 2025 Canada Tremblant, Canada Giant slalom 1st
7 December 2025 Giant slalom 3rd
14 December 2025  Switzerland  St. Moritz, Switzerland Super-G 1st
21 December 2025 France Val d'Isère, France Super-G 2nd

World Championship results

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Year
Age Slalom Giant
slalom 		Super-G Downhill Combined Team
combined 		Parallel Team
 event 
2019 17 — 17 — — — N/a N/a —
2021 19 — 4 — — — — —
2023 21 — 15 7 — DNS SL — —
2025 23 — 2 11 — N/a — N/a —

Olympic results

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Year
Age Slalom Giant
slalom 		Super-G Downhill Combined Team
combined 		Team
 event 
2018 16 DNF1 35 — — — N/a —
2022 20 — 22 DNF 25 — —
2026 24 — 8 8 — N/a — N/a

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Alice Robinson (born 1 December 2001) is a alpine ski racer specializing in the discipline. Born in , , she moved to Queenstown at age four and began competitive skiing at eight with the Queenstown Alpine Ski Team. At 16, she became New Zealand's youngest Winter Olympian, competing in the at the 2018 PyeongChang Games where she finished 35th. Robinson achieved international prominence in 2019 by winning her first World Cup race in , , at age 17—the youngest winner in the event's history and New Zealand's first World Cup victory since 1997. Robinson's career highlights include 17 World Cup medals in giant slalom, with four victories: Sölden in 2019, Kranjska Gora in February 2020, and Lenzerheide in the 2020–21 season, plus another in Kronplatz in January 2025. She also secured a at the 2025 in giant slalom in , , marking the first World Championship medal for a alpine skier. At the 2022 Winter Olympics, she competed in giant slalom (22nd), downhill (25th), and super-G events. Earlier, she placed fourth in giant slalom at the 2021 World Championships in , , equaling New Zealand's best-ever result in the discipline. In 2019, Robinson also won the junior world championship title in giant slalom. Beyond her competitive success, Robinson has been recognized for her rapid ascent, often compared to Mikaela Shiffrin's early career due to her podium finishes in her debut FIS races at age 15. Standing at 163 cm, she races for Salomon and has podiumed in every World Cup race she completed during the 2024–25 season. As of November 2025, she remains an active competitor on the circuit, contributing to New Zealand's growing presence in .

Early years

Childhood and family background

Alice Robinson was born on 1 December 2001 in , , to parents who sought a centered on outdoor pursuits. At the age of four, she moved with her parents and two siblings to , where the family settled permanently after initially planning a short stay, drawn by the region's appeal for an active, nature-oriented life. Queenstown, nestled in New Zealand's , offered proximity to ski areas like , fostering the family's engagement with snow-based activities from Robinson's early years. This relocation immersed the family in an environment that emphasized , including initial exposure to snow sports amid the alpine landscape. Robinson spent her early school years in Queenstown, attending local institutions such as Wakatipu High School, where she balanced formal education with growing interests in physical activities. This foundation in a supportive, adventure-focused community laid the groundwork for her later athletic development.

Introduction to skiing and early training

Alice Robinson's family relocated from , to , when she was four years old, immersing her in the region's vibrant culture. Her parents, recreational themselves, introduced her to the sport through family outings to nearby resorts, beginning with casual experiences around age eight at . This initial exposure transitioned quickly from leisure to structured involvement, as the family noticed local youth racing programs and enrolled their children to explore the activity further. At age eight, Robinson joined the Queenstown Alpine Ski Team (QAST), a community-based program dedicated to developing young alpine racers. Under QAST's guidance, her training emphasized foundational techniques in and slalom, disciplines that suited the technical terrain of and helped build her competitive edge from the outset. Local coaches within the team provided personalized instruction, fostering her rapid progression in a supportive environment tailored to New Zealand's winter sports community. Through QAST, Robinson began participating in early junior competitions around ages 10 to 12, competing at domestic levels to hone her skills against peers. These events, often held at key venues, allowed her to gain experience under local coaching while benefiting from the country's accessible ski facilities, including off-season training at Cardrona and Treble Cone. Queenstown's strong ski heritage and proximity to multiple resorts played a pivotal role in sustaining her development year-round, embedding a deep connection to the sport within New Zealand's alpine tradition.

Professional career

Junior achievements and international debut

Robinson demonstrated early promise in junior competitions, securing multiple national titles in between 2015 and 2017. In 2016, she claimed the U16 in as part of her dominance in the youth category, also winning the overall NZ Youth Series. The following year, at age 15, she won the U16 title and extended her success to senior-level national championships, taking gold in both and slalom at . Her transition to international racing began with appearances in junior events, including selection for the 2018 FIS Junior World Ski Championships in Val di Fassa, . Robinson's breakthrough on the global stage came during the 2017-18 season, where she competed in the Nor-Am Cup series. She secured a victory in the at , , on December 16, 2017, posting an 8.70 FIS points result that represented the strongest performance by a athlete in their debut senior international year. This achievement, combined with consistent top results in the series, qualified her for the FIS circuit. At just 16 years old, Robinson earned a spot on New Zealand's team for the in PyeongChang, , becoming the country's youngest-ever Winter Olympian despite her limited prior experience at the elite level. Her rapid progression from domestic junior success to international qualification highlighted her potential in , setting the foundation for her senior career.

2018–2020 seasons: Olympic debut and breakthrough wins

Robinson made her Olympic debut at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, where, at the age of 16, she competed in the women's giant slalom event and finished 35th out of 81 starters with a combined time of 2:31.19 across two runs. This performance highlighted her rapid rise, as she became New Zealand's youngest female winter Olympian, qualifying through strong junior results and marking the first Olympic appearance for a New Zealand female alpine skier in 22 years. During the 2018–2019 season, Robinson debuted in January 2018 with a 42nd-place finish in at , , and gradually improved her consistency across limited starts. Her breakthrough came at the Finals in Soldeu, Andorra, on March 15, 2019, where she earned her first podium by placing second in , finishing 0.30 seconds behind winner and ahead of in third. This result, New Zealand's first female podium in since 2002, propelled her to 20th in the season-end discipline standings. The 2019–2020 season represented Robinson's major breakthrough, beginning with her first World Cup victory in the opener at , , on October 26, 2019, where the 17-year-old edged defending overall champion by 0.06 seconds for the win. She followed with a third-place finish in at Killington, , in November 2019, before securing a second victory by nearly two seconds over Petra in at , , on February 15, 2020. These performances, along with additional podiums including second at Sestriere, Italy, in February 2020, enabled Robinson to clinch the discipline title with 583 points, becoming the youngest winner of the crystal globe at age 18. The season's momentum was disrupted by the , which led to the cancellation of the final races and Finals in March 2020, abbreviating the campaign after eight events. Despite this, Robinson's five podiums in the discipline underscored her emergence as a top contender, finishing the abbreviated season as the overall leader.

2021–2023 seasons: Consistent podiums and top rankings

During the 2020/21 season, Alice Robinson solidified her status as a top giant slalom contender, securing multiple podium finishes including a second place in Jasná, Slovakia, on March 6, 2021, and a season-ending victory in Lenzerheide, , on March 21, 2021, where she edged out by 0.37 seconds. These results contributed to her finishing second in the giant slalom discipline standings, marking a significant step in her development as a consistent performer. As Robinson prepared for the 2022 Beijing Olympics, she maintained strong form in the 2021/22 season, achieving her career-best overall ranking of fifth while focusing primarily on events. At the Olympics, she placed 22nd in the on February 7, 2022, amid challenging conditions on the Yanqing course. Her season included several top-10 finishes in , demonstrating resilience despite a bout with earlier in the year that disrupted training. In the 2022/23 season, Robinson continued her podium consistency with a second-place finish at , , on January 8, 2023, and a third-place finish at Ofterschwang, , on March 11, 2023, spanning European races. Despite minor injuries and several did-not-finishes that limited her starts, she secured top-5 finishes in the discipline standings for the second consecutive year. To bridge the seasonal gap, Robinson adapted her training regimen with intensive summer camps in New Zealand's resorts, such as and Mt Hutt, allowing year-round snow access and refined technique work.

2024–2025 seasons: World Championship medal and recent victories

In the 2023–24 FIS season, Alice Robinson achieved four podium finishes in . A highlight came at the Finals in , , in March 2024, where she secured second place in the , finishing just behind of after a competitive two-run effort. For her consistent excellence throughout the season, Robinson was awarded the 2024 Snow Sports New Zealand Overall honor in October 2024, recognizing her contributions to skiing. Robinson's momentum carried into the 2024–25 season, where she earned seven podiums in , including a victory at Kronplatz, , on January 21, 2025—advancing from fifth after the first run to first with an outstanding second-run performance, edging out by 0.18 seconds—and finishing second overall in the discipline standings with 520 points. At the World Championships in , , she claimed silver in the women's on February 13, 2025, finishing 0.90 seconds behind gold medalist . This marked the first-ever World Championships medal for a New Zealander in , a historic achievement that highlighted her technical prowess on the demanding course. In the opening event of the 2025–26 season, Robinson placed eighth in the at , , on October 25, 2025.

World Cup results

Season-by-season standings

Alice Robinson's progression in the is evident through her season-by-season rankings in the overall standings and her primary discipline of (GS). The points system awards 100 points to the race winner, 80 to second place, 60 to third, and diminishing points down to 1 for 15th place, with total points determining final rankings at season's end. These standings illustrate her rapid rise from status to consistent top-10 contender, particularly in GS, where she has secured multiple podiums and near-title contention.

Overall World Cup Standings

SeasonRankPoints
2018–1962nd95
2019–2019th310
2020–2119th326
2021–2244th177
2022–2331st313
2023–2412th650
2024–257th700
2025–26*14th32
*Ongoing season as of November 19, 2025. Data compiled from official FIS records.

Giant Slalom Discipline Standings

SeasonRankPoints
2018–1919th95
2019–205th300
2020–218th278
2021–2233rd44
2022–2312th207
2023–244th492
2024–252nd520
2025–26*8th32
*Ongoing season as of November 19, 2025. Data compiled from official FIS records. Robinson's GS rankings underscore her specialization in the discipline, with peak performances in recent seasons positioning her as a frequent challenger for the crystal globe, while her overall standings reflect growing versatility across events.

Individual race podiums and wins

Alice Robinson has achieved 17 World Cup podium finishes as of November 2025, all in giant slalom, with no podiums in slalom, , or other disciplines. She has secured 4 victories in , establishing her as one of the premier GS specialists on the circuit. Her podiums demonstrate consistent performance against top competitors like and , often in challenging conditions such as variable weather or technical courses. Of these, she earned 7 podiums in 9 GS races during the 2024–25 season. The following table highlights key individual race podiums and wins in chronological order, with brief context for significant performances:
DateLocationDisciplinePositionContext
17 March 2019Soldeu, ANDGiant Slalom2ndFirst non-winning podium at World Cup Finals, finishing 0.62 seconds behind Shiffrin amid soft spring snow.
26 October 2019Sölden, AUTGiant Slalom1stFirst World Cup victory, edging Mikaela Shiffrin by 0.06 seconds in the season opener on a demanding glacier course.
15 February 2020Kranjska Gora, SLOGiant Slalom1stSecond career win, defeating Petra Vlhová by 0.34 seconds in foggy conditions that tested visibility.
21 March 2021Lenzerheide, SUIGiant Slalom1stSeason-ending victory, outpacing Shiffrin by 0.50 seconds on a fast, icy track to claim her third GS title.
21 January 2025Kronplatz, ITAGiant Slalom1stLong-awaited fourth win after a four-year drought, leading Lara Gut-Behrami by 0.21 seconds despite gusty winds.
21 February 2025Sestriere, ITAGiant Slalom2nd15th career podium, 0.15 seconds behind Federica Brignone in her 100th World Cup start, showcasing improved second-run speed.
8 March 2025Åre, SWEGiant Slalom2ndContinued strong form with a podium in every completed GS of the season, finishing 0.28 seconds off the win amid improving track conditions.
These results underscore Robinson's breakthrough as a teenager and her resurgence in recent seasons, where she podiumed in 7 of 9 GS races during 2024–2025.

Major international competitions

Olympic Games results

Alice Robinson made her Olympic debut at the in PyeongChang, , where she competed in the women's at the age of 16, becoming the youngest member of the team. She finished 35th out of 81 competitors in the giant slalom with a combined time of 2:31.19, marking the best result for a New Zealander in that event at the Olympics in 38 years. Robinson did not start her second run in the slalom event after failing to qualify from the first run. As a athlete, she faced logistical challenges including extensive travel from and adapting to snow conditions during the European winter season. At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, Robinson expanded her participation to include speed events alongside her technical specialty. She placed 25th in the women's downhill with a time of 1:35.57, her first Olympic appearance in that discipline. In the giant slalom, she tied for 22nd place with a combined time of 2:00.82, impacted by an equipment issue during her first run that affected her speed and line, dashing early medal hopes despite strong pre-Olympic form. Robinson did not qualify for the slalom event and did not finish the super-G after a high-speed crash, though she sustained no serious injuries. Her performances contributed to New Zealand's alpine skiing efforts, highlighting her versatility amid challenging course conditions, including variable ice and visibility on the Yanqing slopes. Robinson has been selected for her third Olympic appearance at the in Milano Cortina, , where she aims for a finish based on her strong 2025 form, including a in at the . As of November 2025, no results are available, but her current rankings—eighth in and top 20 in and downhill—position her as a medal contender, with ongoing preparations focusing on familiar European courses to mitigate travel and acclimatization hurdles from the .
OlympicsEventResultNotes
PyeongChang 201835th (2:31.19)Best NZ GS result in 38 years
PyeongChang 2018SlalomDNSDid not start second run
2022Downhill25th (1:35.57)First Olympic downhill
2022=22nd (2:00.82)Equipment issue in first run
2022DNFCrash, no injury
2022SlalomDid not qualify-

FIS Alpine World Ski Championships results

Alice Robinson made her debut at the in 2019 in , , at the age of 17, where she competed in the and finished 17th overall. She demonstrated marked progress at the 2021 Championships in , —postponed from 2020 due to the —placing 4th in the , her best result at the Worlds up to that point. Robinson continued her participation at the 2023 Championships in Courchevel/Méribel, , finishing 15th in the . The 2025 Championships in , , marked a career-defining milestone for Robinson, as she secured the in the with a combined time of 2:23.61, just 0.90 seconds behind Italy's ; this achievement represented New Zealand's first-ever medal in history. She also competed in the , finishing 11th.
YearLocationEventPosition
2019Åre, SwedenGiant slalom17th
2021Cortina d'Ampezzo, ItalyGiant slalom4th
2023Courchevel/Méribel, FranceGiant slalom15th
2025Saalbach-Hinterglemm, AustriaGiant slalom2nd (silver)
2025Saalbach-Hinterglemm, AustriaSuper-G11th

Personal life

Off-snow interests and residence

Alice Robinson resides in Queenstown, New Zealand, where she balances her intensive training regimen with involvement in the local community, including participation in fundraising events to support alpine skiing initiatives. Beyond , Robinson pursues a range of outdoor activities that connect her to New Zealand's natural environment, including and , which she credits with providing mental rejuvenation amid her demanding career. While she has expressed an affinity for —remarking that she might have focused on it had her family remained in —her life in Queenstown has oriented her toward these complementary pursuits in the and surrounding landscapes. Robinson completed her at Wakatipu High School in Queenstown, arranging flexible scheduling to accommodate her early racing commitments; she returned home specifically to graduate following her breakthrough win at age 17, forgoing formal higher education to prioritize her professional path. She is the second of three children born to parents Sarah and David, who relocated the family from to Queenstown when she was four years old. In managing her , Robinson emphasizes personal growth in handling pressure and anxiety, noting a evolved mentality after early successes that allowed her to navigate periods of feeling "lost" in her career. Following her silver medal at the 2025 , she prioritizes downtime with family in Queenstown to decompress and recharge, describing these moments as essential for maintaining balance.

Sponsorships and equipment

Alice Robinson's primary equipment sponsor is Salomon, which has provided her with skis and boots since 2022. She collaborates closely with the brand on customized setups for , including testing various ski models, boot fits, and plate configurations to optimize her performance on technical courses. In addition to Salomon, Robinson holds endorsements with for energy and nutrition support, a partnership that escalated to a full agreement in 2021. She also partners with adidas TERREX for apparel, having signed with the brand in 2022 to supply high-performance training and competition gear. The Ski Association, through Snow Sports NZ, offers foundational support including access to national team resources and funding contributions. These sponsorships enable Robinson to maintain a rigorous training regimen, including off-season camps in the , by covering costs for travel, equipment maintenance, and specialized coaching that would otherwise strain her self-funded aspects of the program.

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