Mikaela Shiffrin Aims for 100th World Cup Win

Mikaela Shiffrin is on the verge of achieving her 100th World Cup victory, currently leading the giant slalom event in Killington, Vermont, with a time of 55.78 seconds, establishing a 0.32-second lead over Sweden's Sara Hector. Thousands of fans cheered as Shiffrin, who has never won the Killington GS despite her dominance in the sport, expressed satisfaction with her performance, stating she felt 'smooth and clean' during her run. Achieving this milestone would solidify her status as the most successful Alpine skier of all time, having already surpassed Ingemar Stenmark's previous record of 86 wins earlier this year. Shiffrin has another opportunity to secure her 100th win in the slalom event scheduled for Sunday, which she has historically excelled in. Despite recent challenges, including a serious injury earlier this year, Shiffrin remains optimistic yet cautious about her chances, acknowledging that many factors need to align for success. Coverage of her runs will be available live on NBC Sports and Peacock.