Shiffrin achieves historic 100th World Cup win in Italy

Mikaela Shiffrin achieved a historic milestone by securing her 100th career Alpine skiing World Cup victory in Sestriere, Italy, becoming the first skier, male or female, to reach this landmark. She won the slalom event, finishing 0.61 seconds ahead of Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic. This victory comes after a challenging recovery from a severe crash in late November that left her with a puncture wound and significant muscle trauma, sidelining her for nearly two months. Shiffrin's emotional win reflects her determination and resilience, as she had faced anxiety about competing in giant slalom following her injury. Additionally, this victory ties her with Swedish legend Ingemar Stenmark for the most career podium finishes in World Cup history, with 155 top-3 finishes. Shiffrin's win not only cements her legacy in skiing but also inspires future generations of athletes.