The FIS circuit is starting up in the coming weekend. So, I'm setting up the annual Shiffrin thread in advance. Please use this thread for all discussions about Mikaela Shiffrin in the 2025-26 ski season.
Mikaela Shiffrin 2025-2026
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‘Fresh, excited, very hyped’: women’s best GS skiers kick season off in Sölden
It all comes down to this.
Scheib dominates WCup opener; Shiffrin 4th
Austrian skier Julia Scheib dominated the season-opening women's World Cup giant slalom, denying runner-up Paula Moltzan what would have been the American's first career win. Mikaela Shiffrin placed fourth.
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Shiffrin narrows focus to fewer events for Games
Mikaela Shiffrin has already ruled out competing in the downhill at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Another event may be on the way out, too.
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Alpine skiers prep for next test
Alpine skiing’s finest are well aware that this current pause in proceedings – there are 21 days between the season-starter in Sölden and the next Audi FIS World Cup action in Levi on 15-16 November – is just about the final chance to breathe before February’s Olympic Winter Games.
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Shiffrin dominates slalom for career win 102
Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season in convincing style by dominating a World Cup race in Finnish Lapland for her record-extending 102nd career win.
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She has 9 reindeer now after winning this race (award for winning in Levi, Finland)Shiffrin dominates slalom for career win 102
Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season in convincing style by dominating a World Cup race in Finnish Lapland for her record-extending 102nd career win.
Mikaela Shiffrin names newest reindeer for her mom after World Cup slalom win
Mikaela Shiffrin adds a ninth reindeer to her herd after winning season-opening World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland
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'My best skiing': Superb Shiffrin wins again in Gurgl
Barely a month ago, Mikaela Shiffrin (USA/Atomic) was full of doubts at the start of the new season as she set out to bounce back from two injury-riddled campaigns, calling her skiing a "work in progress".
US ski star Shiffrin wins 2nd straight World Cup slalom of Olympic season
Mikaela Shiffrin dominated another women’s World Cup slalom as the American ski star made it two convincing wins from two races in the discipline in the Olympic season.
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Shiffrin does it again.
Wins the slalom at Cooper Mountain this afternoon. Her 1st run put her in good shape, and her 2nd run was excellent. Her 104th World Cup victory, and her 3rd straight victory of this season. I believe she finished 14th in the Giant Slalom at Cooper yesterday.
Wins the slalom at Cooper Mountain this afternoon. Her 1st run put her in good shape, and her 2nd run was excellent. Her 104th World Cup victory, and her 3rd straight victory of this season. I believe she finished 14th in the Giant Slalom at Cooper yesterday.
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Just for reference…and posterity…and in case any flags were thrown…and….
Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 104th World Cup Victory at FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom in Copper Mountain, CO - SnowBrains
Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 104th World Cup victory and 67th Slalom victory today at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The legendary American ski racer claimed a commanding victory in Sunday’s World Cup Slalom, delivering two precise, composed runs in light snowfall and difficult visibility to win by...
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'Super special': Sensational Shiffrin wins on home snow
Another week, another Slalom masterclass from Mikaela Shiffrin (USA/Atomic).
Julia Scheib of Austria uses strong final run to win giant slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin ties for 4th
Julia Scheib of Austria used a strong final run to win a World Cup giant slalom, with American standout Mikaela Shiffrin finishing in a tie for fourth place.
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Ryan Cochran-Siegle got a second place finish at the Birds of Prey downhill in Beaver Creek and River Radamus finished 6th on the GS.
George Steffey and Ryder Sarchett scored world cup points in the GS.
Overall a good performance from the men's team.
My wife worked the race this is a pic of her with Ted Ligety.
George Steffey and Ryder Sarchett scored world cup points in the GS.
Overall a good performance from the men's team.
My wife worked the race this is a pic of her with Ted Ligety.
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I was there for these races. She’s just getting back to form from the GS crash last year. Had some PTSD to work thru. She’s almost there.
Julia Scheib of Austria uses strong final run to win giant slalom, Mikaela Shiffrin ties for 4th
Julia Scheib of Austria used a strong final run to win a World Cup giant slalom, with American standout Mikaela Shiffrin finishing in a tie for fourth place.
she was walking thru a roped off line with a sharpie to get to the stage on Sat night. I didn’t plan on actually meeting anyone, so other than having her sign my girlfriend, which didn’t seem sporting, the only other thing I had was my can of beer. So I am now in possession of a beer with Mikaela’s sig on it. Lol.
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That's stunning for a 41 year old skier coming back after a career of serious injuries to win an FIS Alpine downhill race. That's not normal.
I'll give her a lot of credit. I didn't think she had it in her. Downhill requires a lot of leg strength and leg strength goes down hill before you even hit 40.
Here's the Vail Daily story which has a few quotes. Congrats to her. I didn't think she had a prayer with this comeback. She should give the medal to the doctors at Steadman.
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Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at 41, making history
When Lindsey Vonn said she felt good this week, she wasn’t kidding. The former Vail resident and world’s best female downhill racer laid down a smoking time on Friday in the St. Moritz World Cup...
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It’s absurd. Her downhill win rate is 10% and that is also absurd in the first place. For a sport where winners win by hundredths of a second, to win so often after a mile of skiing is nuts. Then add the age issue and…….
Oof.
Mikaela Shiffrin leads 1st run of night slalom as rivals falter under the lights
Mikaela Shiffrin is on course to remain perfect in slalom during the Olympic season after several of her top challengers faltered under the lights during the opening run of a World Cup night race.
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Mikaela Shiffrin Wins The Courchevel Night Slalom, Her 105th World Cup Victory
Mikaela Shiffrin Wins The Courchevel Night Slalom, Her 105th World Cup Victory
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Here's the local papers story. She's not just winning slalom races, she's destroying the opposition. Averaging wins by 1.5 seconds in slalom is incredible.
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Mikaela Shiffrin claims 105th World Cup victory after dominating night slalom in France
COURCHEVEL, France — Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t just winning every slalom of the Olympic season. She’s winning them by an average of more than 1.5 seconds — an eternity in ski racing. The American skiing standout claimed a record-extending...
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And rounding into form on Giant Slalom. Her first Super G in ages a few days back she was coming thru clean and composed and then missed the last gate. Good start. Let’s see what happens on Sunday.Here's the local papers story. She's not just winning slalom races, she's destroying the opposition. Averaging wins by 1.5 seconds in slalom is incredible.
Mikaela Shiffrin claims 105th World Cup victory after dominating night slalom in France
COURCHEVEL, France — Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t just winning every slalom of the Olympic season. She’s winning them by an average of more than 1.5 seconds — an eternity in ski racing. The American skiing standout claimed a record-extending...
Mikaela Shiffrin is perfect in slalom. She's got big post-Christmas plans with Olympics approaching
Mikaela Shiffrin has plenty to celebrate this Christmas. The American skiing standout is off to a perfect start in slalom during the Olympic season with four wins in four World Cup races.
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Impressive stuff (from both US women skiers)! I'm a much more casual fan than most that posted above, but love this sport (especially downhill) and these badass women who put themselves out there is these exciting and dangerous competitions.
Prior to the last winter Olympics NBC televised all these events on a special Olympic channel (all kinds of Olympic sports). Super coverage and I especially enjoyed the women's skiing (and track & field). Sadly I can't find it this year. NBC probably moved it to Peacock (and I don't/won't subscribe). Anyone know if NBC still has the Olympic channel?
Prior to the last winter Olympics NBC televised all these events on a special Olympic channel (all kinds of Olympic sports). Super coverage and I especially enjoyed the women's skiing (and track & field). Sadly I can't find it this year. NBC probably moved it to Peacock (and I don't/won't subscribe). Anyone know if NBC still has the Olympic channel?
Every race is available either on NBC, Peacock or Skiandsnowboard.com. So….subscriptions mostly.
Semmering GS was brutal today. Hard to keep contact thru many of the turns. Every skier looked wicked uncomfortable. Mikaela was 9th after run 1 and pulled back to 6th. US’s Paula Moltzan was smoking and then flew off a turn, caught the inside ski and landed hard.
Slalom Tomorrow.
Mikaela Shiffrin takes sixth in Semmering World Cup giant slalom as Julia Scheib claims third victory of the year on home soil
Mikaela Shiffrin placed sixth in the World Cup giant slalom in Semmering, Austria on Saturday as Julia Scheib delighted the home crowd with her third win of the season. Scheib, who came into the year...
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Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night race
Mikaela Shiffrin has come from behind to win a World Cup night slalom in tough conditions and extend her winning streak in the discipline to six races.
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Wow, Shiffrin pulls it off. The largest deficit she's overcome in the 2nd run (to win) in 13 years!
Her 6th straight slalom victory on the World Cup circuit
Her 6th straight slalom victory on the World Cup circuit
That first run was an absolute rock fight. Half of the entrants could not finish.
Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night race
Mikaela Shiffrin has come from behind to win a World Cup night slalom in tough conditions and extend her winning streak in the discipline to six races.
The second run was faster and Mikeala was a rocket. Cami Rast had a half second lead from run 1 and she just could not hold it. Finishes 2nd .09 behind Shriffin!!
Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night race
Mikaela Shiffrin has come from behind to win a World Cup night slalom in tough conditions and extend her winning streak in the discipline to six races.
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‘This is not OK’: Shiffrin wins sixth straight slalom but rips ‘unsafe’ course
Mikaela Shiffrin fought back to win in Semmering but criticised deteriorating conditions after a slalom she said put athletes at risk
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Mikaela Shiffrin rallies to keep World Cup slalom streak alive
On a less-than-ideal surface, Mikaela Shiffrin moved up three places in the second run to win her sixth-straight World Cup slalom in Semmering on Sunday. “It was a really hard day today, tough conditions, a...
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