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Mikaela Shiffrin Clinches 91st World Cup Victory with Downhill Win in St. Moritz

The American skier extends her record as the greatest Alpine skier of all time, leading the overall World Cup standings in her bid for a record sixth title.

Overview

  • Mikaela Shiffrin clinched her 91st World Cup victory with a rare downhill win in St. Moritz, Switzerland, extending her record as the greatest Alpine skier of all time.
  • Shiffrin beat two-time Olympic downhill champion Sofia Goggia by 0.15 seconds, with Italian Federica Brignone finishing third.
  • This was Shiffrin's fourth downhill win, with the majority of her victories in slalom and giant slalom.
  • Shiffrin is currently leading the overall World Cup standings and is bidding for a record sixth title.
  • The race was run in bright sunshine under clear blue skies on a -5 C (23 F) day at St. Moritz where the finish is at an altitude above 2,000 meters (6,500 feet).