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Mikaela Shiffrin has done it again. The American superstar set the fastest time in the first run of the women’s World Cup slalom at Hafjell, putting herself in prime position to clinch a record-tying sixth Overall Crystal Globe with one dominant run left. Shiffrin, already the undisputed queen of slalom with eight wins from nine races this season, delivered a clean, aggressive performance on the Norwegian hill to open a commanding gap. Close behind are Switzerland’s veteran technician Wendy Holdener at +1.10 and American teammate Paula Moltzan at +1.12, keeping the door slightly ajar for drama in the second run.c19990…

The race for the women’s Overall Crystal Globe is still gloriously open, and today’s slalom at Hafjell could decide whether Mikaela Shiffrin claims a historic sixth big globe or if rising star Emma Aicher pulls off a stunning upset. Heading into the penultimate race of the 2025-26 FIS Alpine World Cup Finals, American legend Mikaela Shiffrin holds a slim 45-point lead over Germany’s versatile 22-year-old Emma Aicher (1,286 to 1,241 points). With only today’s slalom and tomorrow’s giant slalom left, the pressure is sky-high on the snow-covered slopes of Hafjell. Shiffrin has been untouchable in slalom this season, racking up…

In a touching display of team unity, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team has rallied around legend Lindsey Vonn after her devastating crash at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics — honoring her remarkable comeback season with two World Cup wins and seven podiums despite the heartbreak on the mountain. The 41-year-old skiing icon, who made an improbable return from retirement (and multiple surgeries, including a titanium knee replacement), suffered a horrific crash in the women’s downhill event. Just seconds into her run, Vonn clipped a gate, twisted violently in the air, and tumbled down the course, resulting in a complex…

Just when skiing icon Lindsey Vonn was starting her long road back from a devastating Olympic crash, her family got hit with another brutal blow: her younger sister, Karin Kildow, has torn her ACL and is now limping around on crutches right alongside her. The 41-year-old Vonn, still recovering from a complex tibia fracture, broken ankle, and compartment syndrome that nearly led to amputation after her horrifying crash in the women’s downhill at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, shared the shocking update on her Instagram Stories around March 18. In a lighthearted yet poignant video, Vonn films Kildow, 33,…

Power couple of the slopes Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde are putting all speculation to rest with a crystal-clear vow: marriage is definitely on the horizon. The alpine skiing superstars, who got engaged in April 2024 after years of dating that began with an Instagram connection in 2020, have faced ongoing questions from fans and media about their future amid grueling training schedules, injuries, and the intense spotlight of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. In a recent heartfelt statement, the duo directly addressed the doubts head-on: “We’re going to get married,” confirming their unwavering commitment and silencing any…

Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is proving once again why she’s one of the toughest athletes on the planet. Just six weeks after a horrific crash at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics left her with a devastating leg injury, the 41-year-old posted an inspiring video of herself completing her first set of unassisted pull-ups in the gym. The accident happened during the women’s downhill event on February 8, when Vonn clipped a gate just 13 seconds into her run, sending her flying off course. She suffered a complex tibia fracture—along with breaks to her fibula head and tibial plateau—plus…

Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn just added a dose of star-powered sweetness to Reese Witherspoon’s milestone day. On March 22, 2026—the day the actress officially turned 50—Vonn posted a warm, personal tribute: “Happy birthday @reesewitherspoon”, tagging her longtime friend and fellow powerhouse. The simple yet affectionate message highlights the genuine bond between the two women, who’ve crossed paths in Hollywood circles and beyond. Witherspoon, celebrating her big 5-0 with goofy selfies, family moments, and reflective posts about gratitude and laughter, has long been a vocal supporter of Vonn—especially during tough times like the skier’s devastating crash at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter…

While medals shine bright, Mikaela Shiffrin’s greatest triumph at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics wasn’t just another podium finish—it was the inner calm she reclaimed after years of pressure, grief, and high-stakes expectations. The 31-year-old American alpine superstar capped her Games with a dominant gold in the women’s slalom on February 18, her third career Olympic gold and a record for any U.S. alpine skier. Crossing the line with a combined time of 1:39.10—1.50 seconds ahead of silver medalist Camille Rast—she ended an eight-year individual Olympic medal drought and delivered a performance that felt like redemption after a medal-less 2022…

Mikaela Shiffrin is closing out the 2025/26 World Cup season with her signature blend of fire and fun. After a challenging super-G at the Lillehammer Finals in Kvitfjell—where she finished 22nd and earned no points in her limited-discipline return—the American superstar took to social media with an upbeat, forward-looking post: “Fun to be back on the super-G skis…motivated to find more speed in super-G in the offseason, but for now, it’s time to dance 💃” The caption perfectly captures Shiffrin’s mindset: optimistic about offseason gains in the speed event she’s raced sparingly since late 2023, but ready to celebrate and…

LLindsey Vonn didn’t just return to the slopes—she stormed back like the legend she is, chasing speed and glory with the same fearless intensity that made her a household name. The 2025/26 season became one of her most unforgettable chapters, even though it ended in heartbreak at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. After retiring in 2019 and undergoing a partial knee replacement with a titanium implant in 2024, Vonn stunned the world by announcing her comeback in late 2025. Defying age (41) and history, she dominated early: winning two World Cup downhills, claiming multiple podiums, and holding the red leader…