Mikaela Shiffrin Leads First Run of Slalom in Season Finale at World Cup Finals

The American skiing star aims to cap a challenging season, including her 100th World Cup victory, with a strong finish in Sun Valley.

Mikaela Shiffrin leads after the first run of the women's slalom at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, with a time of 52.05 seconds.
This marks Shiffrin's final race of the 2024-2025 season, which has been defined by her recovery from a severe injury and historic achievements.
Shiffrin suffered a crash in November 2024 that caused a puncture wound and muscle trauma, sidelining her for two months and taking her out of contention for the season-long slalom title.
Despite setbacks, Shiffrin has won three of the five slalom races she entered this season and achieved her 100th World Cup victory in February 2025.
Croatian skier Zrinka Ljutic, who leads the season-long slalom standings, sits in 12th place after the first run, trailing Shiffrin by 1.99 seconds.