Mikaela Shiffrin Surges Toward World Cup Glory With Record-Breaking Slalom Win
American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin notches her 8th slalom victory this season, extending her lead in the overall World Cup standings.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the reigning Olympic champion, continued her dominant season by winning her 8th World Cup slalom race on Sunday. The victory extended her lead in the overall World Cup standings, as she looks to capture her 5th overall title.
Shiffrin's latest triumph came in commanding fashion, as she bested her closest rival, Germany's Emma Aicher, by an impressive 0.94 seconds. Switzerland's Wendy Holdener finished third, a full 1 second behind the American star.
Shiffrin's continued excellence has put her in a strong position to claim her 5th career overall World Cup title, a remarkable achievement that would cement her status as one of the greatest ski racers of all time. With just the World Cup finals in Norway remaining, the 28-year-old now holds a 140-point lead over Aicher in the overall standings.
Source: The Guardian
