Mikaela Shiffrin achieved a historic milestone by winning her ninth World Cup slalom title, becoming the first skier to exceed eight globes in a single event. Her victory in the Czech Republic solidified her status as a favorite for an Olympic gold in slalom next month. With her 71st slalom win and 108th overall World Cup victory, Shiffrin leads the slalom standings significantly. She aims to overcome her disappointing performance at the 2022 Beijing Games as she prepares for upcoming Olympic events.
Want More Context? 🔎
Loading PerspectiveSplit analysis...
