Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a masterclass in dominance once again, clinching her sixth overall FIS Alpine World Cup title on Wednesday and equaling the legendary Annemarie Moser-Pröll’s long-standing women’s record.
The 31-year-old U.S. superstar needed only a top-15 finish in the season-ending giant slalom at the World Cup Finals — and she got it, sealing the globe with 1,410 points ahead of Germany’s Emma Aicher (1,323). Even an 11th-place result in the GS was more than enough for the American phenom to cap an extraordinary 2025-26 campaign.6e8fa8
With this victory, Shiffrin now sits alongside Moser-Pröll as one of just two women to hoist the prestigious overall Crystal Globe six times. She also boosted her career total to 18 Crystal Globes across all disciplines — a staggering haul that underscores her status as the most decorated skier in World Cup history (already boasting 110 race wins).42bba2
The season was pure Shiffrin magic: she absolutely owned the slalom, racking up a record nine wins in 10 races, clinching that discipline globe early and often. Add in her Olympic gold in slalom from earlier this year, and it’s clear — the GOAT of women’s skiing just keeps rewriting the record books.
“Another milestone for the American champion after an outstanding season,” FIS Alpine posted, capturing the moment perfectly.
From near-misses in past years to this commanding return to the summit, Shiffrin’s resilience and unmatched skill have once again left the alpine world in awe. At 31, she’s showing no signs of slowing down — and fans are already buzzing about what she’ll conquer next.
Mikaela Shiffrin: 6 overall titles. 18 globes. Forever a legend. 🏆⛷️
