In her latest glorious success, Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t just skiing down slopes; she’s rewriting history.
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At Sun Valley, Idaho, the American alpine skiing sensation achieved her 101st World Cup victory.
Despite season setbacks, Shiffrin’s home-turf triumph echoes her resilient spirit and dedication.
Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 101st World Cup race win in the slalom event at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, on March 27, 2025.
Her victory was achieved with a margin of 1.13 seconds over Germany’s Lena Dürr, despite having faced significant personal and physical challenges throughout the season.
Shiffrin skied with unparalleled precision on a demanding course, registering the fastest time in the first run and maintaining her lead in the second.
Shiffrin faced extensive challenges this season, missing four of the ten slalom events due to injuries sustained from a crash in Killington, Vermont.
With the added pressure of being diagnosed with PTSD in February, her road to this victory was anything but easy.
Shiffrin did not reclaim the slalom season title, while the young Croatian Zrinka Ljutić claimed the honors.
Nevertheless, Shiffrin finishing fourth is a testament to her exceptional skills and determination.
Standing on a World Cup podium for the 156th time, more than any skier in history, Shiffrin has continuously faced setbacks this season.
Accidents and injuries, including a severe abdominal injury earlier in the year, could have derailed many others.
In her own words, “Ending the season with this level in slalom gives me a lot of energy. It gives me energy to do the work. It feels like there’s a lot of work to do, but this gives me the inspiration to do that.”
Despite missing several events due to her injuries, Shiffrin’s strong performance in Sun Valley amassed over 500 total points for the season.
This not only secures crucial future starting positions but also bolsters her Olympic aspirations.
With this victory, Shiffrin reminded her fans and young racers of her relentless spirit and commitment to excellence.
“I have felt so much support from U.S. fans, and being able to return back home for the final races of the season is super exciting,” Shiffrin said. “It’s just cool to be here and share this atmosphere with the U.S. fans and so many young racers in this area who are so excited to be here,” she said.
Shiffrin, who turned 30 recently, views her career as being in a “beautiful middle.”
With her eyes set on focusing on the giant slalom next season, the event in which she won Olympic gold in 2018, Shiffrin aims to overcome any lingering mental obstacles stemming from her Nov. 30 crash.
With newfound inspiration from this victory, she expressed determination to improve in giant slalom.
Shiffrin’s personal coach, Karin Harjo, praised her hard work, stating, “It’s a dream. There was a point in the middle of December where we were questioning if she was even coming back. It just speaks volumes to who she is, as a person, as a skier, and all the hard work she puts in.”
Her resilience and dedication continue to inspire fans globally, reinforcing her status as one of the most celebrated skiers in the sport’s history.
Mikaela Shiffrin 🇺🇸 bags win no. 101 🏆 in front of her crowd!#fisalpine #worldcupsunvalley pic.twitter.com/8Ch5AlJ0N9
— FIS Alpine (@fisalpine) March 27, 2025
