Mikaela Shiffrin secured her sixth women’s overall World Cup title on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, matching the record held by Austrian legend Annemarie Moser-Pröll from the 1970s. The 31-year-old American star held off a strong challenge from 22-year-old German rival Emma Aicher in the final giant slalom of the 2025-26 season at Hafjell.
Shiffrin needed only a top-15 finish to mathematically clinch the large Crystal Globe. She delivered with an 11th-place result, securing enough points before Aicher could complete her second run. Shiffrin improved significantly on her first-run position (reported as 17th in some accounts) with a strong second leg, while the title was effectively decided as Aicher could not overcome the deficit. Canadian Valerie Grenier won the race.
The victory capped a season in which Shiffrin dominated technical events despite racing fewer speed disciplines than in previous years — notably skipping downhills entirely for the first time in an overall-title campaign. She claimed her record ninth slalom Crystal Globe and notched her 110th career World Cup win earlier in the season, further cementing her status as the most successful alpine skier in history (men or women).
This overall title — her first since 2023 — came after overcoming injuries and was described by Shiffrin as one of her most rewarding efforts, crediting her team’s support. Her previous overall wins came in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023. Moser-Pröll won her six titles (including five consecutive) between 1971 and 1979.
The race for the overall crown was the tightest of Shiffrin’s career. She ultimately finished with 1,410 points to Aicher’s 1,323 — a margin of just 87 points. The young German all-rounder pushed Shiffrin to the limit, competing consistently across disciplines and posting strong results in speed events. Shiffrin praised her rival afterward, saying her future is bright.
Aicher, who has emerged as one of the sport’s rising stars, finished second overall. Swiss skier Camille Rast placed third, followed by Italy’s Sofia Goggia and New Zealand’s Alice Robinson.
Shiffrin’s achievement adds to an extraordinary resume that includes three Olympic gold medals, multiple World Championship titles, and an unmatched 110 World Cup victories. At 31, she continues to set benchmarks while navigating the physical demands of the sport.
The 2025-26 World Cup season concluded with the finals in Norway, setting the stage for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, where Shiffrin will look to add to her Olympic legacy.
This title not only ties a historic record but also underscores Shiffrin’s enduring excellence and adaptability across a long career spanning 16 seasons.
