The world of Alpine skiing is abuzz with excitement as Mikaela Shiffrin prepares to return to the FIS World Cup circuit in Sestriere, Italy. Following a remarkable recovery from a brutal crash in November and subsequent surgery, Shiffrin made a triumphant comeback at the FIS Alpine World Championships, securing a gold medal in the Team Combined event alongside teammate Breezy Johnson.
As Shiffrin gears up for the upcoming World Cup events in Sestriere, she has her sights set on two historic milestones. With 99 World Cup wins under her belt, including a record 62 Slalom victories and 22 Giant Slalom triumphs, Shiffrin is poised to become the first skier to reach the 100-win mark.
Furthermore, Shiffrin is on the cusp of tying the record for the most World Cup medals in history. With 154 medals to her name, including 99 gold, 27 silver, and 28 bronze, Shiffrin needs just one more medal to match the legendary Swede Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 155 World Cup medals.
Shiffrin’s remarkable journey back to competition has been nothing short of inspiring. In a heartfelt, seven-part message on X, she shared her insights into her World Championships experience, acknowledging the challenges she faced and the incredible support she received from her team and fans.
As she prepares to tackle the slopes in Sestriere, Shiffrin can draw confidence from her past successes in the Italian resort. With a Slalom victory in 2016, a Slalom silver in 2022, and a Giant Slalom bronze in 2020, Shiffrin has consistently demonstrated her ability to perform under pressure in Sestriere.
The stage is set for a thrilling weekend of World Cup action, with Shiffrin poised to make history once again. Will she secure her 100th World Cup win and tie the record for the most World Cup medals? The world will be watching as Shiffrin takes to the slopes in Sestriere, ready to etch her name into the record books once more.
