Mikaela Shiffrin Becomes First Skier To Reach 100 World Cup Wins

Mikaela Shiffrin has done it again. On a crisp Sunday in Sestriere, Italy, she achieved something no skier has ever done before—100 World Cup wins. It’s a number that seemed almost unreachable, yet she made it happen with the determination and skill that have defined her career.

This wasn’t just another race. It was the culmination of years of hard work, resilience, and sheer love for skiing. Just a few months ago, a serious crash put everything on pause. But Shiffrin fought her way back, and in her signature event—the slalom—she dominated once again. She finished 0.61 seconds ahead of Croatian skier Zrinka Ljutic, with her U.S. teammate Paula Moltzan taking third. A perfect podium for an unforgettable day.

Setting New Records, One Race at a Time

Shiffrin is no stranger to breaking records, but this one feels different. Not only has she extended her record of World Cup wins, but she’s also tied the legendary Ingemar Stenmark with 155 career podium finishes. That means in almost every race she competes in, she lands in the top three—an absolutely mind-blowing statistic.

She already surpassed Stenmark’s record of 86 wins back in 2023, a record that stood for over three decades. Now, she’s taken things even further. With 100 wins and counting, she’s in a league of her own.

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An Emotional Victory After a Tough Road Back

Crossing the finish line, Shiffrin glanced up at the scoreboard, then turned to look again, as if she couldn’t quite believe it. Overwhelmed, she lay down on the snow, hands on her helmet, taking it all in. Moltzan ran over to hug her, celebrating not just the win but everything it meant.

In the post-race interview, the emotions spilled over. “Everyone has been so kind and supportive. I am so grateful. Thank you,” she said through tears.

And it’s easy to see why this meant so much. Her 99th win came back in November, and she was on track to hit 100 soon after. But then, at Killington, Vermont, disaster struck. A hard crash left her with painful injuries—a deep puncture wound and severe trauma to her oblique muscles. More than that, she later admitted to dealing with “PTSD-like” anxiety when thinking about racing giant slalom again. It was a long, uncertain road back.

Mikaela Shiffrin Becomes First Skier to Reach 100 World Cup Wins

Struggles Before Redemption

Her return to competition wasn’t smooth. Just this weekend, she finished 25th in a giant slalom on Friday and failed to crack the top 30 on Saturday—something that hadn’t happened to her in over a decade.

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But champions rise when it matters most. Slalom has always been her strength, and on Sunday, she reminded the world exactly why. Her skiing was precise, powerful, and fearless. She wasn’t just racing to win—she was racing to prove to herself that she was back.

A Legacy That Keeps Growing

With this victory, there’s no doubt—Mikaela Shiffrin is the greatest skier of all time. Her career isn’t just about numbers, though those are staggering enough. It’s about the way she competes, the way she overcomes challenges, and the way she inspires others.

To put this into perspective, Stenmark’s record of 86 wins lasted over 30 years. Now, Shiffrin has blown past it and keeps going. And she’s only 29. Who knows how many wins she’ll have before she finally decides to hang up her skis?

Right now, though, she’s not thinking about the future. She’s savoring this moment, this victory, this milestone that cements her place in history. And for skiing fans around the world, it’s an absolute joy to watch.