Shiffrin Wins 101st World Cup in Sun Valley

Mikaela Shiffrin concluded her challenging season with a triumphant win at the Women's World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, securing her 101st career World Cup victory. Despite missing two months due to an injury from a severe fall in November, Shiffrin displayed her mastery by winning the slalom with a combined time of 1:45.92, beating Germany's Lena Dürr by 1.13 seconds. Meanwhile, Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic captured her first slalom discipline globe by finishing 10th, surpassing Austria's Katharina Liensberger by 32 points. In the men's competition, Norway's Timon Haugan won the final race, while Henrik Kristoffersen claimed the season globe, preventing a Swiss sweep of the trophies. Shiffrin, although unable to reclaim her slalom title this year, demonstrated resilience and skill, finishing fourth in the standings. Her season was marked by breaking Ingemar Stenmark's record with her 156th podium finish in Are, Sweden, and achieving her historic 100th win in Sestriere, Italy.