Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Record 9th Slalom Globe, 110th Victory

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the podium in Lillehammer, Norway, Tuesday, clutching her ninth slalom Crystal Globe and adding another chapter to what might be the greatest skiing career ever witnessed.

The American champion didn't just win. She dominated the entire 2025-26 slalom season, claiming nine of ten races to set a new record for most slalom victories in a single World Cup season.

"This is really a symbol of the work my team has done this year, but especially the last three seasons," Shiffrin said. Her words pointed to the injuries that threatened to derail her career, and the people who helped her fight back.

This marks Shiffrin's 110th World Cup victory overall, a number that speaks to relentless excellence across years of competition. But she's not done yet.

Wednesday brings one final giant slalom race, and Shiffrin holds an 85-point lead for the overall Crystal Globe. A top-15 finish would crown her the overall World Cup champion for the sixth time, matching Austrian legend Annemarie Moser-Pröll's record from the 1970s.

Despite her comfortable margin, Shiffrin refuses to coast. "I don't feel secure with it at all, actually," she admitted, praising German competitor Emma Aicher's strong skiing across all disciplines.

Why This Inspires

Shiffrin's journey this season goes beyond trophy counts. After serious injuries sidelined her last season, many wondered if she could return to form. Instead, she came back stronger, proving that setbacks don't define champions.

Her teammate Paula Moltzan also celebrated a career milestone, finishing fifth in both the race and season slalom standings. "It's the best slalom rank I've ever had, so I'm very happy with that," Moltzan said, showing how excellence at the top lifts everyone around it.

What makes Shiffrin's story resonate isn't just the victories. It's her humility in crediting her team, her grace toward competitors, and her willingness to acknowledge that even at the peak of her sport, she still battles nerves and doubt.

History awaits Wednesday morning, when Shiffrin will try to join Moser-Pröll in the record books and cement a season that transformed comeback into conquest.