Key Takeaways
- Mikaela Shiffrin won the slalom race in Åre, strengthening her lead in the World Cup standings, but the title remains contestable.
- This victory marked Shiffrin’s eighth slalom win of the season, matching her personal record for single-season slalom victories.
- The World Cup title will be decided at the finals in Norway, where skiers compete in four events, allowing Aicher to potentially close the points gap.
- Shiffrin has achieved 109 World Cup wins, solidifying her status as the most successful alpine skier in history.
- The champion will be the skier with the highest total points across all events, keeping the competition open until the end.
Mikaela Shiffrin took another step toward the World Cup title after winning the slalom race in Åre, Sweden. The American skier claimed victory in one of the last events before the season finals, giving her a stronger lead in the overall standings—though the title is still not secured.
It was her eighth slalom win of the 2025–26 season, matching her personal record for most slalom victories in a single season. She finished ahead of Germany’s Emma Aicher, who came in second, while Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener placed third. The gap between Shiffrin and Aicher was less than a second.
Title race still open heading into finals
Even with the win, the overall World Cup title remains up for grabs. The final decision will come at the World Cup Finals in Norway, where skiers will compete in four events: downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and slalom. Points from each race will determine the final standings.
Shiffrin goes into the finals with a points lead. Still, Aicher remains in contention and could close the gap. Since Aicher competes in all four disciplines, she has more chances to earn points across the remaining races.
Record-breaking season strengthens her campaign
The victory in Åre also added to Shiffrin’s historic career. It marked her 109th World Cup win, extending her record as the most successful alpine skier in history. She also continues to lead in total slalom victories.
Earlier this season, she had already secured the slalom discipline title—her ninth overall. Slalom and giant slalom remain her strongest events, where she consistently delivers top results.
Final races will decide the champion
The overall title will come down to the final races in Norway. Shiffrin holds the advantage, but the competition is still open. Aicher’s ability to compete across all events keeps the pressure on.
In the end, the skier with the highest total points across all events will be crowned the World Cup champion.