American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin further cemented her place as the most successful Alpine skier in history on Sunday, securing her 104th FIS World Cup victory with a commanding performance in the women’s slalom at Copper Mountain.
The 30-year-old dominated both runs to finish 1.57 seconds ahead of Germany’s Lena Duerr, while 19-year-old Italian sensation Lara Colturi rounded out the podium in third. The win marked Shiffrin’s 67th career slalom triumph and her first World Cup victory on home soil in Colorado since 2015 — a drought of over nine years.
“It feels extra special to win here in front of the American crowd,” Shiffrin said after the race. “This one means a lot.”
The victory also carried added significance as the final qualifying opportunity for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, officially booking Shiffrin’s spot in what will be her fourth Winter Games.
Low-Key Celebration for a Historic Milestone
True to form, Shiffrin kept the celebrations simple. She posted a photo on social media of a half-eaten burger with the Denver Broncos game playing on TV in the background, captioning it: “Burgers & @broncos to celebrate a biggg day 🥰.”
Unbeaten in Slalom This Season
Shiffrin remains perfect in slalom events during the 2025–26 season, having already won in Levi (Finland), Gurgl (Austria), and now Copper Mountain. Her current streak and ever-growing win total have solidified her status as the undisputed queen of the discipline.
Embracing the Next Generation
Despite facing an rising wave of talented young competitors, Shiffrin has shown no signs of slowing down. After beating 19-year-old Colturi and other emerging stars in recent races, she was asked if the new generation worries her.
“I’m excited,” Shiffrin responded. “I’m excited for all the amazing slalom skiing that’s happening right now and what’s possible for the future. It’s only amazing.”
What’s Next
Shiffrin will switch to giant slalom next weekend with back-to-back races in Tremblant, Quebec, before returning to Europe for the remainder of the season.
With 104 World Cup wins and counting — 15 more than the legendary Ingemar Stenmark’s previous record — Mikaela Shiffrin continues to rewrite the history books, one flawless turn at a time.
