Mikaela Shiffrin solidified her dominance in slalom skiing, notching another World Cup victory in Flachau, Austria. The American skier extended her stranglehold on the discipline with a second consecutive win, widening her lead in the season-long standings.
Shiffrin's consistent performance was on full display as she completed a strong double, finishing 0.41 seconds ahead of Paula Moltzan, who sealed an impressive American one-two finish for her country. This marked Shiffrin's sixth victory in seven slalom races this season and her record-extending 107th career World Cup win.
Shiffrin's winning streak showed no signs of slowing down as she continued to push the boundaries of what is possible on the challenging Flachau course, which has become a benchmark for the sport. Her sixth slalom victory of the season cemented her position at the top of the standings, while Moltzan closed in on the podium.
The podium was rounded out by Katharina Truppe of Austria, who finished 0.65 seconds behind Shiffrin after maintaining third place following the opening run. Meanwhile, Camille Rast and Lara Colturi struggled to find their footing, as Rast slipped out of contention with an error in her first run, finishing off the pace.
With only one slalom remaining before the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which are set to open on February 6th, Shiffrin is well within striking distance of another season-long title. If she secures the win and Rast finishes outside the top 14, it will be a second consecutive title for the American skier.
Moltzan, who has been steadily building momentum heading into the Olympics, can continue to capitalize on her form with consistent results. Her best World Cup performances include four second-place and four third-place finishes, and she looks poised to make an impact in the Olympic event. A bronze medal finish in giant slalom at last year's world championships was a highlight of her season, and Moltzan will be looking to replicate that success in Slindervu Mlyn this month.
Shiffrin's dominance shows no signs of waning as she continues to dictate the pace of the sport. With another win on the cards, she can secure her place at the top of the podium and cement her status as one of the greatest skiers of all time.
Shiffrin's consistent performance was on full display as she completed a strong double, finishing 0.41 seconds ahead of Paula Moltzan, who sealed an impressive American one-two finish for her country. This marked Shiffrin's sixth victory in seven slalom races this season and her record-extending 107th career World Cup win.
Shiffrin's winning streak showed no signs of slowing down as she continued to push the boundaries of what is possible on the challenging Flachau course, which has become a benchmark for the sport. Her sixth slalom victory of the season cemented her position at the top of the standings, while Moltzan closed in on the podium.
The podium was rounded out by Katharina Truppe of Austria, who finished 0.65 seconds behind Shiffrin after maintaining third place following the opening run. Meanwhile, Camille Rast and Lara Colturi struggled to find their footing, as Rast slipped out of contention with an error in her first run, finishing off the pace.
With only one slalom remaining before the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which are set to open on February 6th, Shiffrin is well within striking distance of another season-long title. If she secures the win and Rast finishes outside the top 14, it will be a second consecutive title for the American skier.
Moltzan, who has been steadily building momentum heading into the Olympics, can continue to capitalize on her form with consistent results. Her best World Cup performances include four second-place and four third-place finishes, and she looks poised to make an impact in the Olympic event. A bronze medal finish in giant slalom at last year's world championships was a highlight of her season, and Moltzan will be looking to replicate that success in Slindervu Mlyn this month.
Shiffrin's dominance shows no signs of waning as she continues to dictate the pace of the sport. With another win on the cards, she can secure her place at the top of the podium and cement her status as one of the greatest skiers of all time.
! She's got this season-long title in the bag, no doubt about it 
. Her consistency is insane, and she's always pushing the boundaries of what's possible on that Flachau course 
. It'll be interesting to see how Paula Moltzan and the rest of the field step up their game to keep Shiffrin from a two-peat 
. I mean, we've seen her dominate like this before, but it never gets old 
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. Her consistent performance is insane, and she's making the Flachau course look like a cakewalk 
And with only one slalom left before the Olympics, she's got every chance of winning that season-long title again 
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. It's exciting to see these two American skiers pushing each other to be their best. And with Moltzan on form, she's definitely got the potential to make an impact in the Olympics 
. She's literally rewriting the record books and cementing her status as one of the greatest skiers of all time 
And can we talk about Paula Moltzan for a sec?! She's got some SERIOUS potential and I love seeing an American one-two finish 
. The fact that Paula Moltzan is giving her a run for her money though is super exciting! 
It'll be interesting to see how the Olympics play out, but I'm gonna put my money on Shiffrin taking home another title 
She's killin' it in slalom skiing and inspiring a whole new gen of skiers. It's amazing to see her consistency and focus paying off – she's got the talent, dedication, and mental toughness to be at the top of her game for years to come 
She's making waves in the American skiing scene and proving that we've got some amazing talent brewing on our own slopes 
Mikaela Shiffrin is just soooo consistent, isn't she? Like, I mean it's not like she's just a genius on the slopes or anything... 
But seriously, that second win in Flachau was a total breeze, wasn't it? Paula Moltzan did her country proud with that impressive American one-two, but we all know Shiffrin is the real MVP here 
. And let's be real, if Camille Rast can't even keep up with the pace... 
And with one more slalom left before the Olympics, she's got a pretty good shot at taking home another title. The pressure must be on for the other skiers to step up their game, but I'm not sure anyone can dethrone her