Mikaela Shiffrin is rewriting the record books once again. The American superstar stormed to her 109th FIS Alpine World Cup win – and an astonishing 72nd in slalom – with a masterful performance in the women’s slalom at Åre on Sunday, extending her dominance in the discipline and the overall standings.
In her first slalom race since claiming Olympic gold in Milano Cortina 2026, Shiffrin delivered a textbook second run to finish with a combined time of 1:43.35, leaving the competition in her wake. Germany’s Emma Aicher, her closest rival in the overall World Cup battle, took second place (+0.94 seconds), while Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener rounded out the podium in third (+1.00 seconds).
This victory marks Shiffrin’s eighth slalom win of the 2025-26 season, tying the single-season record she previously set in 2018-19 (and originally shared with Croatian legend Janica Kostelić from 25 years earlier). It’s a feat that underscores her unparalleled consistency and speed in the tight gates.
“She’s already rewriting history,” fans echoed across social media, as Shiffrin not only secured her seventh career win in Åre – making her the most successful skier ever at the iconic Swedish venue (7 slaloms + 1 giant slalom) – but also padded her overall World Cup lead to 140 points over Aicher heading into the Finals.
The 31-year-old Team USA icon, skiing on Atomic skis, showed why she’s the winningest alpine skier in history (men or women). Her slalom prowess remains unmatched, blending precision, aggression, and flawless line choice to build an insurmountable gap in the second run.
With this triumph, Shiffrin edges closer to yet another overall globe – her main focus this season amid a packed calendar. The pressure is on, but so is the momentum.
Shiffrin isn’t just winning – she’s redefining what’s possible on the slopes. What’s next for the GOAT? The skiing world can’t wait to find out. ❄️🏆
