Mikaela Shiffrin is inching ever closer to her sixth FIS Alpine World Cup overall title, and she did it without even breaking a sweat in her signature events. In a rare appearance in the super-G discipline—typically not her go-to—the American superstar finished a solid 23rd on Sunday in Val di Fassa, Italy, picking up valuable points while her closest pursuer, Emma Aicher, shockingly failed to finish.
The result ballooned Shiffrin’s overall lead to 125 points with just six races remaining this season, including two slaloms where the 30-year-old phenom has long dominated. Even a modest haul of eight points from the speed event keeps her firmly on track for another crystal globe in what’s shaping up as another legendary campaign.
Stealing the spotlight, though? Italy’s Elena Curtoni, who at 35 years young stormed to victory in the super-G—becoming the oldest woman ever to win a World Cup super-G race. Curtoni, hungry for her fourth career triumph after a long wait since 2022, crossed the line with fire, crediting recent inspiration from teammate Laura Pirovano’s strong showings. She admitted it was an emotional “roller coaster,” but the win proved she’s far from done.
Curtoni would have smashed even more age-related to across women’s World Cup history, but the bar remains sky-high thanks to the ongoing comeback of 41-year-old legend Lindsey Vonn. Still, at 35, Curtoni’s triumph stands as a massive milestone and a reminder that speed skiing has no expiration date.
Shiffrin’s strategic dip into super-G paid off big time—proving once again why she’s the most complete racer of her generation. With slalom battles looming and the overall title in sight, the American GOAT is charging toward history. Watch out: the season’s far from over, and Shiffrin shows no signs of slowing down! 🏆⛷️
