Mikaela Shiffrin Wins 99th World Cup Race

Mikaela Shiffrin achieved her record-extending 99th career World Cup victory in Gurgl, Austria, solidifying her status as a dominant force in women's skiing. The 29-year-old American skier finished the slalom event with a total time of 1 minute, 40.22 seconds, outperforming 18-year-old Lara Colturi from Albania and Switzerland's Camille Rast, both of whom secured their first career podium finishes. Shiffrin's victory marks her sixth consecutive win in slalom and sets her up for a potential milestone 100th win in Killington, Vermont, next weekend, where she hopes to perform well in front of a home crowd. Despite the pressure of reaching this landmark, Shiffrin expressed a relaxed attitude, stating that the outcome would not define her season. She has maintained a perfect start to the slalom season, having also won the opener in Levi, Finland. Shiffrin's remarkable achievement continues to establish her legacy in the sport, as no other skier has surpassed 86 World Cup victories.