American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin has added two more Crystal Globes to her glittering trophy case, pushing her career total to an astonishing 18 and cementing her status as the most decorated alpine skier of all time.
The 31-year-old superstar capped a dominant 2025-26 season by clinching her record-tying sixth overall World Cup Crystal Globe during the Finals in Lillehammer, Norway. A composed 11th-place finish in the giant slalom was all she needed to top the standings with 1,410 points, fending off Germany’s Emma Aicher.7a3169
That overall title — which ties her with Austrian great Annemarie Moser-Pröll for the women’s all-time record — came alongside another discipline-specific globe (widely reported as her ninth in slalom), bringing the two-globe haul that pushed her from 16 to 18 total Crystal Globes.
Shiffrin, already a four-time Olympic gold medalist and the winningest alpine racer in history, showed trademark poise and emotion after the clincher. “It’s just crazy,” she said, reflecting on the surge of feelings as her team confirmed the title.3a37b5
From teenage prodigy to undisputed GOAT, Shiffrin continues to shatter expectations season after season. Her latest haul not only highlights unmatched consistency and skill across disciplines but also inspires a new generation of skiers chasing perfection on snow.
With the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics on the horizon, one question remains: just how high can this American icon climb? The globes keep coming — and so does the greatness. 🇺🇸
