In a masterclass of precision and power, Mikaela Shiffrin stormed to victory in the women’s World Cup slalom in Åre, Sweden, on March 15, 2026—delivering her 109th career World Cup win, her 72nd in slalom, and crucially her 7th slalom triumph at this iconic Swedish venue.
This latest conquest cements her as the most successful skier ever in Åre, surpassing previous records with 7 slalom wins plus 1 giant slalom victory across her storied career. The 31-year-old American legend, fresh off her Olympic slalom gold in Milano Cortina just weeks earlier, showed why she’s untouchable on the gates: flawless lines, explosive speed, and nerves of steel under pressure.
Shiffrin dominated from the start, building a solid lead in the first run and holding firm in the second to finish ahead of a stacked field. Germany’s rising star Emma Aicher took silver (🥈), keeping her overall World Cup title chase alive with a strong performance, while Switzerland’s veteran Wendy Holdener rounded out the podium in third (🥉).
The win comes at a pivotal moment in the season—penultimate slalom before finals—with Shiffrin extending her lead in both the slalom discipline standings and pushing hard for what could be her sixth overall Crystal Globe. Fans erupted online: “GOAT status unlocked 🤯,” “Åre belongs to Mikaela forever,” and “Unreal consistency 🔥.”
From her breakthrough first World Cup win right here in Åre back in 2012 (at just 17) to this milestone, Shiffrin’s love affair with the Störtloppsbacken slope is legendary. She’s now won nearly a quarter of all women’s World Cup slaloms held in Åre—pure dominance.
With the season winding down, all eyes are on whether Shiffrin can pad her historic tally even further. One thing’s clear: the Queen is still ruling the white circus. 🇺🇸🏆
