Mikaela Shiffrin once again proved why she’s the undisputed GOAT of women’s alpine skiing, storming to victory in the World Cup slalom in Åre on Sunday.
The 31-year-old American superstar delivered a masterclass on the iconic Swedish slopes, securing her eighth slalom win of the 2025-26 season — tying her own record for the most in a single campaign — and extending her staggering career totals to 109 World Cup victories and 72 in slalom, both all-time records.ba9fb2
This triumph also marked her seventh slalom success in Åre, crowning her as the most successful skier in the resort’s history. Shiffrin, who notched her first World Cup win here as a teenager in 2012, crossed the finish line with a dominant combined time of 1:43.35, leaving Germany’s Emma Aicher in second (+0.94 seconds) and Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener in third (+1.00).9f6249
After crossing the line, the Olympic champion let out a trademark scream of pure joy before pumping her fists in celebration. It’s the kind of performance that has defined her season: eight wins out of nine slalom races, a record ninth slalom crystal globe already locked up earlier, and a commanding lead in the overall standings.1f311b
“Åre has always been special for me,” Shiffrin said post-race. “To now be the most successful skier here feels incredible — this hill has given me so much over the years.”
With the regular season wrapping up, Shiffrin heads into the Finals as the overwhelming favorite, her blend of precision, power, and mental toughness leaving rivals in the snow dust. At 31, she’s not slowing down — she’s rewriting the history books faster than ever.
