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The floodlights of the iconic Émile-Allais Stadium in Courchevel, France, will illuminate a highly anticipated women’s slalom tonight as the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup stages a rare midweek standalone night race on December 16, 2025. Mikaela Shiffrin (USA), the undisputed queen of slalom, headlines the field as the overwhelming favorite. The American superstar has swept all three slaloms this season—in Levi, Gurgl, and Copper Mountain—extending her winning streak to four dating back to last winter. With 300 points atop the slalom standings, Shiffrin is chasing yet another milestone in a career already filled with records. Challenging her will be…

American alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has revealed an unexpected benefit from her recent foray into speed events, stating that skiing Super-G (SG) over the past week has turned out to be excellent preparation for the high-speed demands of slalom. Shiffrin made her long-awaited return to Super-G on December 14 in St. Moritz, Switzerland — her first speed race in nearly two years and her debut in the discipline since December 2023. Despite registering a DNF after a promising start, the 30-year-old described the experience as “a really positive” step back into speed, reigniting her passion for the event. “Monumental…

Alpine skiing’s most celebrated power couple, Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, continue to captivate fans not just with their on-slope achievements but with their enduring romance. As the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season intensifies ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, speculation about their wedding plans has reignited, fueled by recent comments and their unwavering support for each other. The American superstar Shiffrin and Norwegian speed specialist Kilde announced their engagement in April 2024, delighting the skiing world with heartfelt social media posts showcasing the ring and their joy.e900f1 Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announce their…

American alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin returns to the floodlit slopes of Courchevel, France, on Tuesday for a night slalom, chasing her fourth consecutive victory in the 2025/26 FIS World Cup season. The double Olympic champion has dominated the technical discipline so far, triumphing in Levi, Gurgl, and most recently Copper Mountain. She leads the women’s overall standings and arrives fresh off a DNF in her season’s first super-G at St. Moritz. Courchevel holds mixed memories for Shiffrin — it was here last season she made her post-injury comeback with a 10th-place finish after a crash in Killington. This time,…

In the high-stakes world of alpine skiing, where records are made to be broken and rivalries often define legacies, Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin continue to exemplify pure sportsmanship. As the 2025-26 World Cup season heats up ahead of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, the two American icons have once again highlighted their deep mutual respect, reminding fans that greatness lifts others higher. Over the weekend in St. Moritz, Vonn, now 41 and in the midst of an inspiring comeback after a five-year retirement, claimed a stunning downhill victory on December 12 – her 83rd World Cup win. The triumph marked…

Norwegian alpine skiing star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has heaped praise on his fiancée, American legend Mikaela Shiffrin, crediting her unmatched dedication as a key source of motivation in his own career. In a recent interview, the 32-year-old speed specialist opened up about the inspirational role Shiffrin plays in his life. “She gives me a lot of inspiration,” Kilde said, highlighting how their shared passion for the sport strengthens their bond.31c9fe,6c6b5f He elaborated on what sets Shiffrin apart: “She works the hardest than all of us… and that makes me also want to give it a little extra.” Kilde emphasized that…

As the alpine skiing world turns its attention to the upcoming races in Val d’Isère and beyond, fans of Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde are buzzing with excitement over the couple’s enduring romance. With their engagement approaching its 20-month mark – announced in April 2024 – the power duo continues to capture hearts both on and off the slopes. Shiffrin, the American skiing icon with a record-extending tally of World Cup victories, and Kilde, the Norwegian speed specialist and former overall champion, have been each other’s biggest supporters through triumphs and challenges. Their relationship, which began publicly in 2021,…

At 41, Lindsey Vonn has once again defied the odds. The American skiing legend departed St. Moritz this weekend atop the women’s Downhill World Cup standings after a stunning victory in Friday’s opening race and a strong second-place finish on Saturday, capping an “amazing” weekend that she described as unexpected yet deeply rewarding. “Leaving St Moritz with the leader bib in Downhill was not on my bingo card… but I’ll take it!” Vonn wrote in a social media post reflecting on the races. “This weekend was amazing in so many ways. All the work that was put in over the…

Mikaela Shiffrin laid bare the raw nerves of her long-awaited speed comeback on Sunday, revealing post-race that anxiety peaked before her super-G run in St. Moritz, where she told her team repeatedly: “I was so nervous, there were a couple of times I kept saying it to my team.” The admission came amid a wave of positive reflections despite registering a DNF—her third straight super-G without a finish—after straddling the penultimate gate on the challenging Corviglia course. Starting with bib 31 in her first speed event since January 2024, Shiffrin appeared strong and competitive through most intervals, potentially heading for…

Mikaela Shiffrin turned to social media late Sunday to share an emotional recap of her long-awaited return to super-G, posting a video where she admitted words were “too hard to find for a caption” and instead talked fans through her day—culminating in a simple, powerful declaration: “Monumental steps for me. SG is beautiful❤️.” The post, accompanied by the note “(🔊sound on),” captured the raw joy and vulnerability of Shiffrin’s first speed event in nearly two years. Despite a late DNF after missing the penultimate gate on the Corviglia course, the 30-year-old American radiated positivity, emphasizing personal progress over the result…