twenty third February 2025
The US ski celebrity has gained the a centesimal World Cup race of her profession. She topped the rostrum in a slalom race in Sestriere, Italy. NEW
It’s lower than a month after she returned from an harm sustained at Killington within the USA early within the season.
It saved her out of competitors for 60 days.
On her comeback she talked of the psychological difficulties of returning to racing.
Now she has reached her objective.
No different Alpine skier in historical past has gained 100 World Cup victories.
She turned the game’s all-time chief in March 2023, passing Ingemar Stenmark’s earlier mark of 87.
She’s additionally now degree with Stenmark for probably the most World Cup podiums in alpine snowboarding historical past – 155.
“Loads of issues needed to go proper in my route for this to occur,” Shiffrin stated after her historic victory.
“In the long run, I did one thing proper too.
“Everyone’s been so good and so supportive, all of my teammates and rivals and coaches and the entire World Cup.
“And I’m so grateful, thanks.”
A loud cheer rose from the group as she made her feedback.
“And the followers,” she added.
“Thanks. Thanks a lot.”
𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦!!! ⛷️💯
Mikaela Shiffrin has accomplished a 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗬 of victories within the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup! 🐐#fisalpine pic.twitter.com/B6RoJRD7A1
— Eurosport (@eurosport) February 23, 2025
The determine of 100 World Cup wins in alpine snowboarding is a determine many thought inconceivable to achieve because the legendary Swedish skier, Ingemar Stenmark, held the report of 87 titles for many years.
Then alongside got here Mikaela Shiffrin.
Earlier this winter PlanetSKI was slopeside in Gurgl in Austria as she gained her 99th victory.
Gurgl World Cup. Picture © PlanetSKI
“I suppose it’s not inconceivable, however so many issues must go proper,” Shiffrin stated in Gurgl about reaching 100 wins.
“From the surface it appears to be like straightforward, or it appears to be like prefer it’s imagined to occur this manner.
“However… it’s definitely not straightforward.
“Everyone’s pushing and catching up.
“And so, I’m not taking that with no consideration.”
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