As Mikaela Shiffrin etched her name deeper into alpine skiing history with a commanding victory in the FIS World Cup night slalom at Flachau—her record-extending 107th career World Cup win and 70th in the discipline—her biggest cheerleader delivered the most heartfelt tribute of all: her mother, Eileen Shiffrin.
In a touching display of family pride that warmed hearts worldwide, Eileen Shiffrin shared her joy following the race, posting a simple yet powerful message: “‘Super Proud of You'” — a loving nod to her daughter’s unstoppable dominance on the demanding Hermann Maier course.
The American phenom powered to a combined time of 1:50.52, finishing 0.41 seconds ahead of U.S. teammate Paula Moltzan (who secured second place) and 0.65 seconds clear of Austria’s Katharina Truppe in third. It marked Shiffrin’s sixth slalom win of the 2025-26 season, her sixth at Flachau, and a flawless rebound after a rare second-place finish in Kranjska Gora earlier this month.
Eileen, a former competitive skier and longtime pillar of support for Mikaela, has been a constant presence throughout her daughter’s career—from early races in Colorado to Olympic podiums. Her celebratory words captured the deep emotional bond that has fueled Mikaela’s journey to becoming the most successful alpine skier in history.
Here are some cherished mother-daughter moments that highlight their unbreakable connection:
Shiffrin herself soaked in the electric floodlit atmosphere, praising the massive crowd: “This is insane how many people are here. It’s so cool! Thank you for coming… That was special.” She also beamed about the U.S. 1-2 finish: “It’s amazing to share this with Paula. Podiums with team-mates is the best thing in the world.”
With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just weeks away (starting February 6), Shiffrin leads the slalom standings by a commanding margin and heads into the final pre-Olympic race in Špindlerův Mlýn on January 25 as the overwhelming favorite for gold in her signature event.
Eileen’s proud message serves as a beautiful reminder: behind every historic win is a family’s unwavering love and support. As Mikaela continues her quest for more glory, one thing remains clear—Mom’s pride shines as brightly as the Flachau floodlights! ❤️⛷️🇺🇸
