Mikaela Shiffrin Secures 101st World Cup Victory in Sun Valley

Mikaela Shiffrin concluded her season on a high note by winning the women's slalom at the World Cup finals in Sun Valley, marking her impressive 101st World Cup victory. Despite dealing with injuries that limited her participation throughout the season, Shiffrin delivered a remarkable performance, finishing with a combined time of 1 minute 45.92 seconds, and beating Germany's Lena Duerr by 1.13 seconds. This victory added to her already historic record, reinforcing her status as the most decorated World Cup alpine skier. Notably, Croatian skier Zrinka Ljutic secured the overall slalom title for the season, while Shiffrin, despite missing four races, still managed to finish fourth in the slalom standings. The event attracted a large crowd, adding to the celebratory atmosphere, which included children dressed in outfits themed after Disney's '101 Dalmatians' to commemorate Shiffrin's milestone. Shiffrin's journey this season has been marked by significant challenges, including recovery from a serious crash that led to emotional trauma alongside her physical injuries.