After a two-and-a-half-month hiatus from giant slalom competition, Mikaela Shiffrin is set to make her highly anticipated return to the discipline at the Sestriere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Italy. The 29-year-old American skiing sensation will compete in two giant slalom events and one slalom event from February 21 to 23.
Shiffrin’s return to giant slalom action comes after she skipped the event at the recent 2025 World Championships in Saalbach, citing “mental obstacles” following her abdominal injury in Killington last November. The two-time Olympic champion currently ranks 26th in the GS standings and has acknowledged that she needs to accumulate FIS points to maintain a favorable bib number.
In slalom, Shiffrin sits ninth overall after finishing 10th in Courchevel on her return last month. With 99 World Cup victories under her belt, Shiffrin is on the cusp of reaching a historic milestone – her 100th World Cup win.
Sestriere, which hosted alpine skiing events during the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics, has been a happy hunting ground for Shiffrin in the past. She has competed in Sestriere seven times, winning twice (slalom in 2016 and PGS in 2020) and earning four podiums, most recently a runner-up finish in slalom in December 2022.
Fans eager to watch Shiffrin in action can tune in to the following broadcasts:
– In the USA: skiandsnowboard.live will stream the events live and on demand.
– In Canada: CBC Sports will broadcast the events.
– In Europe: Eurosport’s digital platforms and Discovery+ will stream all FIS Alpine Ski World Cup events live.
As Shiffrin returns to giant slalom competition, all eyes will be on the American skiing star as she bids to regain her momentum in the discipline. With her impressive record in Sestriere and her hunger for success, Shiffrin is poised to deliver thrilling performances that will captivate audiences around the world.
The Sestriere FIS Alpine Ski World Cup promises to be an electrifying event, with the world’s top skiers converging on the Italian resort to battle for glory. As Mikaela Shiffrin takes to the slopes, fans can expect a display of skill, determination, and sheer athleticism that will leave them on the edge of their seats.
With the 2024/25 Alpine Ski World Cup season heating up, Shiffrin’s return to giant slalom action is a timely reminder of her status as one of the world’s premier skiers. As she seeks to reclaim her dominance in the discipline, fans can expect a thrilling ride filled with twists, turns, and heart-stopping action.
As the skiing world converges on Sestriere, one thing is certain – Mikaela Shiffrin will be the center of attention. With her incredible talent, unwavering dedication, and unrelenting passion for skiing, Shiffrin is poised to deliver a performance that will be etched in the memories of fans for years to come.
