Mikaela Shiffrin produced yet another masterpiece of second-run magic under the floodlights, overcoming a 0.49-second deficit to claim her 99th World Cup win in Saturday’s Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup giant slalom, leaving Alice Robinson and Zrinka Ljutić in her wake.
The American superstar, who sat third after a small first-run mistake, unleashed a ferocious final charge down the icy Flying Mile, posting the fastest second-run time by a massive margin to snatch victory by 0.38 seconds. Robinson, who had led convincingly after a brilliant three-star opening run, held on for second, while 20-year-old Croatian sensation Zrinka Ljutić rounded out the podium in third (+0.61).
Shiffrin’s comeback keeps her march toward the historic 100th World Cup victory very much alive and extends her record for most giant slalom wins to 24.
“I honestly didn’t think that run was good enough after I crossed the line,” Shiffrin admitted in the finish area. “But the crowd was going wild and then I saw the green light – unbelievable feeling.”
Final podium – Tremblant GS:
Mikaela Shiffrin (USA)
Alice Robinson (NZL) +0.38
Zrinka Ljutić (CRO) +0.61
With the win, Shiffrin also reclaims the lead in the overall World Cup standings and tightens her grip on the giant slalom globe.
