Mikaela Shiffrin Wins 98th World Cup in Finland

Mikaela Shiffrin achieved her record-extending 98th World Cup victory in the first slalom of the season held in Levi, Finland, winning by 0.79 seconds over Austria's Katharina Liensberger. Shiffrin led after the first run and maintained her advantage despite challenging conditions, expressing satisfaction with her performance despite not achieving perfect tempo. Germany's Lena Duerr finished third, while Shiffrin's main rival, Petra Vlhova, remains sidelined due to a knee injury. This victory positions Shiffrin closer to her 100th win, which she hopes to achieve in Killington, Vermont, where she trained as a teenager. The Levi event is notable for its unique prize—a reindeer, reflecting local Finnish culture. Shiffrin's success continues to build on her legacy as one of the top alpine skiers in history.