American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin takes center stage as the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup wraps up its 2025 races with high-intensity events this weekend, just weeks before the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Shiffrin, unbeaten in slalom this season with four victories and riding a five-race winning streak dating back to last year, heads to the iconic Semmering venue for a technical doubleheader. The action begins today with the Giant Slalom (first run at 10:00 CET), where Shiffrin looks to build on her improving form—she’s posted two fourth-place finishes recently despite recovering from a major crash last season. Tomorrow features a night Slalom (December 28), a discipline where Shiffrin is the overwhelming favorite and could extend her historic dominance. Semmering has been a happy hunting ground for the 30-year-old, with seven of her record 105 World Cup wins coming here.
Meanwhile, the men’s circuit makes history in Livigno, Italy, with the inaugural World Cup Super-G today on the challenging Li Zeta slope. Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt, the Super-G standings leader, aims to solidify his position, while Italian fans cheer on home hopes like Dominik Paris and Giovanni Franzoni.
These events close out the calendar year with speed and precision on full display, setting the stage for an explosive Olympic buildup. Fans worldwide are buzzing with anticipation—especially for Shiffrin’s quest to continue her unparalleled slalom mastery.
