Hermsdorf & Vanovac Represent MMA at ALPECIMBRA
Vivi Hermsdorf and Hugo Vanovac represented MMA this past week at the Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup in Italy, competing against some of the top U14 and U16 athletes from around the world. Racing on an international stage, both athletes gained valuable experience and proudly carried MMA into one of the premier youth events in alpine skiing.
Yesterday marked the conclusion of the Alpe Cimbra FIS Children Cup in Folgaria, Italy, where MMA athletes Vivi Hermsdorf and Hugo Vanovac competed among an elite international field of U14 and U16 racers. Bringing together top young athletes from across the globe, the event is widely regarded as one of the most competitive and meaningful opportunities for developing skiers to test themselves on the world stage.
Over the course of the week, Vivi and Hugo stepped into a new level of competition—navigating challenging courses, unfamiliar snow conditions, and the intensity that comes with racing against national teams from dozens of countries. Both athletes approached the experience with focus and composure, representing MMA with professionalism while embracing everything that comes with international racing.
Opportunities like Alpe Cimbra are about more than results. They provide exposure to different styles of skiing, course setting, and race environments, all of which are critical in an athlete’s long-term development. For Vivi and Hugo, the week offered a chance to learn, adapt, and continue building the foundation needed to compete at higher levels of the sport.
Their presence at this event is a reflection of the strength and trajectory of the MMA program—one that continues to develop athletes capable of stepping onto the international stage at a young age. As they return home, Vivi and Hugo bring with them not just the experience of competing against the world’s best, but also the motivation and perspective that will carry into the next phase of their development.
