Mikaela Shiffrin 🇺🇸 continues her commanding form in the women’s slalom, holding the lead after the first run of Tuesday’s electrifying FIS Alpine World Cup night race on the iconic Hermann Maier floodlit course in Flachau.
The two-time Olympic champion and five-time winner here set a blistering pace, leaving her American teammate Paula Moltzan just +0.19 seconds behind in second place. Austria’s Katharina Truppe sits in third at +0.35, with Swiss standout Camille Rast— who recently snapped Shiffrin’s season-long winning streak—holding fourth at +0.78 after a late mistake.
Here are intense action shots of Shiffrin powering through the gates under the Flachau lights:
Shiffrin, who has claimed five of the six slaloms this Olympic season so far, is chasing her 107th career World Cup victory (70th in slalom) and a sixth triumph in Flachau. The American legend has an impeccable record on this demanding piste, reaching the podium in nearly every start since her 2011 debut.
The U.S. duo’s strong showing adds extra intrigue—Moltzan, hunting her first World Cup win, has built serious momentum this season with multiple podiums. The pair recently recorded a joint podcast, highlighting their friendly rivalry now playing out live on snow.
Catch these dynamic views of the American stars in full flight:
Mikaela Shiffrin and US teammate Paula Moltzan 1-2 after 1st run …
The famous night atmosphere in Flachau, with roaring crowds and sparkling lights, sets up a high-stakes second run at 20:45 CET (2:45 p.m. ET). A victory for Shiffrin could clinch the season slalom crystal globe early if Rast finishes outside the top 14.
With only one more slalom remaining before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (starting February 6), this showdown on the Hermann Maier course could preview the battle for Olympic slalom gold on Cortina’s Tofane piste.
The electric floodlit setting promises drama—will Shiffrin extend her dominance, or can Moltzan, Truppe, or Rast pull off a stunning comeback?
Here’s the stunning nighttime spectacle of the Flachau course:
Flachau Alpine Ski World Cup Night Slalom Race Preview
All eyes are on the decisive second leg—tune in via the FIS App for live results! ❄️🇺🇸
