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Mikaela Shiffrin Poised to Make Alpine Skiing History with 100th World Cup Win

The 29-year-old American skier is set to compete in Killington this weekend, aiming to reach an unprecedented milestone in the sport.

  • Mikaela Shiffrin currently holds 99 World Cup victories and is on the verge of becoming the first skier to achieve 100 wins.
  • Former ski champion Felix Neureuther has praised Shiffrin as the greatest skier of all time, highlighting her unmatched consistency and resilience.
  • Shiffrin is scheduled to compete in her home country at Killington, Vermont, with a giant slalom on Saturday and a slalom on Sunday.
  • Since her first World Cup win in 2012 at age 17, Shiffrin has broken numerous records, surpassing Ingemar Stenmark’s previous record of 86 wins.
  • Neureuther attributes Shiffrin's success to her mental toughness, exceptional training, and ability to avoid major injuries throughout her career.
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