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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 99th World Cup Victory in Austria

The American ski star now sets her sights on a potential historic 100th win at her home race in Killington, Vermont.

  • Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 99th career World Cup win in a slalom race in Gurgl, Austria, beating competitors Lara Colturi and Camille Rast.
  • This marks her second slalom victory of the season, continuing her dominance in the event with six consecutive wins since returning from a knee injury.
  • Shiffrin, 29, is now one win away from becoming the first skier in history to reach 100 World Cup victories, surpassing her own record of 86 set in March 2023.
  • Her next race will take place in Killington, Vermont, where she trained during her youth—a location with deep personal significance for the skier.
  • Shiffrin acknowledged the pressure surrounding the milestone but emphasized her focus on delivering a strong performance for the home crowd.
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