American alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin delivered another masterful performance under the floodlights, securing her sixth slalom win of the 2025-26 season and the 107th World Cup victory of her legendary career at the iconic night slalom in Flachau.
The 30-year-old dominated the two-run race on the challenging Hermann Maier course, finishing ahead of her U.S. teammate Paula Moltzan by 0.41 seconds for a stunning American 1-2 finish. Austria’s Katharina Truppe rounded out the podium in third place, 0.65 seconds back.
This triumph marks Shiffrin’s sixth victory in Flachau, reinforcing her strong affinity for the demanding Austrian night race, where she has consistently podiumed throughout her career (aside from an early DNF in 2011). Coming just weeks before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (starting February 6), the win further solidifies Shiffrin’s status as the overwhelming favorite for slalom gold in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Shiffrin, who entered the race having won five of the six slaloms this Olympic season, bounced back strongly after her only defeat of the campaign came in Kranjska Gora on January 4, where Switzerland’s Camille Rast claimed victory. The Flachau result extends Shiffrin’s commanding lead in the slalom discipline standings and keeps her atop the overall World Cup rankings.
The race unfolded under electric atmosphere typical of the Flachau night event, with fans lining the illuminated course. Shiffrin showcased her signature precision and edge control, building a solid advantage after the first run and maintaining composure in the decisive second leg.
Podium Results:
🥇 Mikaela Shiffrin 🇺🇸 – Winner (107th World Cup victory, 70th in slalom)
🥈 Paula Moltzan 🇺🇸 – +0.41 seconds (strong showing in pursuit of her first career World Cup win)
🥉 Katharina Truppe 🇦🇹 – +0.65 seconds
With only one more women’s slalom remaining before the Olympics (in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechia, on January 25), Shiffrin’s form couldn’t be better timed. Her dominance this season—marked by large winning margins and consistency—positions her perfectly for what could be another historic chapter at the upcoming Games.
Shiffrin’s incredible career tally now stands at 107 World Cup wins, far surpassing any other alpine skier in history. As the countdown to Milano Cortina continues, the skiing world watches in awe as the American icon continues to rewrite the record books.
