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Mikaela Shiffrin didn’t just win the World Cup slalom opener—she declared her Olympic intentions. The American icon claimed her 102nd career victory on Saturday in Lapland, Finland, beating 19-year-old Albanian prodigy Lara Colturi by a commanding 1.66 seconds to kick off her 2025-26 season—and her Milan-Cortina 2026 qualification campaign—in dominant fashion. Shiffrin, 30, posted a two-run total of 1:48.92, refusing to ease off despite a sizable first-run lead. “I didn’t want to throw it away with risky moves,” she said post-race. “I trusted the work we did all summer.” Olympic Qualification: On Track and Ahead of Schedule The path to…

Mikaela Shiffrin wasted no time silencing doubters after a shaky giant slalom opener in Austria. The American superstar stormed to victory in Saturday’s World Cup slalom at Levi, clocking a dominant 1:48.92 (56.08 + 52.84) to claim her ninth Levi slalom title, her 102nd career World Cup win, and—by local tradition—her ninth live reindeer. The 30-year-old two-time Olympic champion finished 1.66 seconds clear of 19-year-old Albanian phenom Lara Colturi, who marked her World Cup debut with a stunning runner-up finish on her birthday. Germany’s Emma Aicher took third for her first slalom podium. Shiffrin’s fiancé, Norwegian skier Aleksander Kilde, was…

Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 102nd FIS Alpine Ski World Cup victory in style on Saturday, securing a record-extending ninth slalom win in Levi and her ninth ceremonial reindeer. The American superstar dominated the Arctic classic, winning by a commanding 1.66 seconds in front of a roaring crowd under crisp polar skies. Shiffrin posted the fastest times in both runs on the unforgiving Levi Black piste, finishing in a combined 1:47.32. Her victory marks the 60th slalom win of her career and further cements Levi as her personal playground. “Win 102, reindeer number nine — it doesn’t get much better than…

Mikaela Shiffrin cemented her status as the undisputed queen of slalom skiing on Saturday, charging to her ninth career victory in Levi and a historic 102nd FIS Alpine Ski World Cup win overall. The American superstar dominated the Arctic Circle course under clear, frigid skies, finishing 1.66 seconds ahead of the field in a display of precision and power that left no doubt about her enduring supremacy. Shiffrin, 30, posted the fastest time in both runs on the demanding Levi Black slope, navigating tight gates and icy patches with trademark fluidity. Her combined time of 1:47.32 secured the win on…

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Jake E. Lee, the virtuoso guitarist known for his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne, has long regarded his post-Ozzy project Badlands as the creative pinnacle of his career. Formed in the late 1980s, the band—featuring vocalist Ray Gillen, bassist Greg Chaisson, and drummer Eric Singer—delivered a debut album in 1989 that blended searing hard rock with unmistakable 1970s influences, setting it apart from the dominant hair metal and thrash scenes of the era. Yet, despite critical acclaim and a sound that has aged remarkably well, Badlands remains an underappreciated footnote in rock history. The group’s two studio albums have been absent…

Mikaela Shiffrin wasted no time stamping her authority on the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, surging to a commanding lead after the first run of the women’s slalom opener at Levi Black. The American icon, starting her 16th season as the two-time defending discipline champion, clocked a blistering 56.08 seconds down the 50-gate course, eclipsing her rivals by over a second in temperatures dipping to -6°C under a flurry of Arctic snow. Shiffrin, who boasts a record eight prior victories at this reindeer-trophy venue – more than any skier in history – attacked the steep middle pitches with surgical…

Mikaela Shiffrin reminded the world why Levi is her kingdom. The American superstar powered through the first run of the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup slalom opener, posting a near-perfect time that left the field gasping — 1.49 seconds ahead of the nearest challenger after the top 15 athletes completed their descent. With bib 3, Shiffrin attacked the 62-gate Levi Black course with ruthless precision, blending explosive speed on the upper pitch with surgical rhythm through the rutted lower section. Her dominance was immediate and undeniable. “She’s in a class of her own,” said one FIS commentator as Shiffrin…

The 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women’s slalom season couldn’t have kicked off with more fireworks. American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin wasted no time asserting her supremacy, exploding out of the starting gate with bib 3 and storming to the top of the leaderboard after the first run on the Levi Black course. Crossing the finish line with a blistering time, Shiffrin vaulted into the lead by an astonishing 1.49 seconds, leaving the chasing pack in awe and the Finnish crowd in a frenzy. The 30-year-old Olympic double gold medalist, fresh off a resilient return from injury, posted a flawless…

 In a display of vintage Mikaela Shiffrin mastery, the American alpine icon seized control of the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women’s slalom season right from the opening gate. Blasting down the iconic Levi Black course under crisp Arctic skies, Shiffrin clocked the fastest time of the first run by a staggering margin, leading her closest pursuer by 1.49 seconds and setting the stage for what could be her ninth victory—and 102nd career World Cup triumph—at this reindeer-rich venue. The 30-year-old from Edwards, Colorado, wearing bib 3, carved through the 62-gate setup with surgical precision, blending explosive speed on…