Mikaela Shiffrin Ties Record With 6th World Cup Title

Mikaela Shiffrin just carved her name even deeper into skiing history, clinching her sixth overall World Cup Crystal Globe title to tie Austrian legend Annemarie Moser-Pröll's all-time women's record.

The American superstar sealed the championship on Wednesday in Lillehammer, Norway, finishing 11th in the final giant slalom race of the season. Her 1,410 points were enough to hold off Germany's Emma Aicher, who needed a win but finished 12th in the decisive race.

The 2025-26 season was nothing short of spectacular for Shiffrin. She won nine of ten slalom races on the World Cup circuit, cementing her status as the most decorated skier in history with 110 career World Cup victories and 168 podium finishes.

When the season paused for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, Shiffrin didn't slow down. She returned to the top of the Olympic podium for the first time since 2018, winning her third Olympic gold in slalom and proving she still owns the discipline she's dominated for over a decade.

The final day in Lillehammer brought drama worthy of the season-long battle. Shiffrin sat in 17th after the first run while Aicher held third place, setting up a tense second run where anything could happen.

But the three-time Olympic champion stayed calm under pressure, skiing just fast enough to climb into the top 15 and secure the points she needed. As the final results fell into place, Shiffrin landed in 11th while Aicher slipped to 12th, sealing the American's championship.

Why This Inspires

Twelve years after winning her first Olympic gold in Sochi as a teenager, Shiffrin is still finding new heights to reach. Her consistency across more than a decade at the absolute peak of her sport shows what sustained excellence looks like.

Her grace toward Aicher after their season-long battle speaks volumes too. "I have to say to Emma that her skiing has been just outstanding," Shiffrin said, visibly emotional while celebrating her title.

At 31, when many athletes consider retirement, Shiffrin is rewriting record books and proving that experience, dedication, and love for your sport can fuel greatness for years.

The six Crystal Globes now tie a record that stood as one of skiing's most untouchable achievements, and her 110 World Cup wins stand alone as the most in history, man or woman.