Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) pulverized the competition in the Spindleruv Mlyn slalom with a total time of 1:37.59, dominating both runs to secure her 108th World Cup victory. The 30-year-old American left world champion Camille Rast (SUI, +1.67) and Emma Aicher (GER, +2.18) more than a second and a half behind, mathematically clinching her 9th slalom crystal globe—an absolute record in World Cup history that no skier, male or female, had ever achieved. As the final technical event before the Milano-Cortina Olympics, this race confirmed Shiffrin's total dominance in the discipline.
```- Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) – 1:37.59
- Camille Rast (SUI) – +1.67
- Emma Aicher (GER) – +2.18
4th Katharina Truppe (AUT) +2.21 | 5th Wendy Holdener (SUI) +2.35
Shiffrin Makes History With 9th Slalom Globe
With this victory, Mikaela Shiffrin mathematically secured her ninth discipline title, an unprecedented feat in the six-decade history of the World Cup. She surpasses the record she previously shared with former teammate Lindsey Vonn (8 downhill globes) and the eight titles won by Austria's Marcel Hirscher in the overall standings and Sweden's Ingemar Stenmark in slalom.
This 108th World Cup victory (70th in slalom) comes two weeks before the Milano-Cortina Olympics, where Shiffrin will attempt to win Olympic slalom gold for the second time after Sochi 2014. After the disappointment of Beijing 2022, where she failed to medal despite being the favorite, the American arrives at the Games in dazzling form.
"There were two turns that went like really quick, and I was a little bit like, close your eyes, I don't know if I'm going to stay on the course," Shiffrin said after the first run. "And after that, I had to push like 120% so in the end it was a really good run. It was pretty high intensity."
Overwhelming Dominance Across Both Runs
Shiffrin dominated from start to finish on the Cerna Svaty Petr course. After the first run, she already held a 1.26-second lead over Wendy Holdener (SUI) and 1.47 over Emma Aicher (GER), a considerable margin in slalom.
In the second run, the American again posted the fastest time (48.79), nearly identical to her first run (48.80), to definitively extend her advantage. This absolute consistency between the two runs demonstrates her total mastery of the discipline.
Shiffrin has now won 7 of 8 slaloms contested this season, with only one loss in Kranjska Gora to Camille Rast three weeks ago. She now extends her winning streak to 6 consecutive slaloms, matching her longest streak in the discipline.
- 108th World Cup victory (all-time record)
- 70th slalom victory (30 more than Marlies Schild, 2nd)
- 9th slalom crystal globe (absolute record, no skier at 9)
- 7 wins from 8 slaloms this season (87.5%)
- 6 consecutive victories (matches personal record)
- 218-point lead over Rast in slalom (insurmountable)
- 120-point lead in overall standings over Rast
Shiffrin is the first skier, male or female, to win 9 globes in one discipline.
Rast: Runner-Up Despite the Gulf
Camille Rast finished second at 1.67 behind Shiffrin, a massive margin that illustrates the current gap between the American and the rest of the world in slalom. The reigning world champion, the only skier to beat Shiffrin this season, nevertheless posted the second-fastest times in both runs.
After the first run, Rast stood in fourth place (+1.66), already far from Shiffrin. In the second run, she could only reduce the gap by one-hundredth, finishing with a combined time of 1:39.26.
Despite this clear defeat, the Swiss maintains second place in the discipline standings, but her 218-point deficit to Shiffrin is now mathematically insurmountable. The slalom crystal globe is secured for the American.
Aicher Completes the Podium
Emma Aicher (GER) earned her first podium of the season by finishing third at 2.18 behind Shiffrin. The 24-year-old German, third after the first run (+1.47), maintained her position despite the pressure in the second run.
This performance represents an encouraging signal for Aicher ahead of the Olympics, even though the gap to Shiffrin remains considerable. The German nevertheless confirms her place among the world's best slalom skiers.
Holdener Collapses in Second Run
Wendy Holdener (SUI) was in an ideal position after the first run, sitting second at 1.26 behind Shiffrin. But the Swiss completely cracked in the second run, losing more than a second (1.09) to the leader to drop to fifth place overall (+2.35).
This setback illustrates the difficulty of rivaling Shiffrin over two runs. Holdener, usually comfortable on the podium, couldn't handle the pressure in the final.
American Nightmare: Four DNFs
While Shiffrin shone, the rest of the American team experienced a nightmarish Sunday. Paula Moltzan (DNF, +1.66 after run 1), Nina O'Brien (DNF, +1.99 after run 1), AJ Hurt (DNF, +2.69 after run 1), and Zrinka Ljutic (CRO, DNF, +2.52 after run 1) all failed to finish.
Moltzan, in particular, was well-positioned in fourth after the first run but made a critical error in the second. This collective elimination demonstrates the difficulty of the course and the level required to finish in the top 15.
Sara Hector (SWE), yesterday's giant slalom winner, finished 9th in the slalom (+3.56), confirming her versatility. The Swede, 10th after the first run (+2.34), lost a few positions in the final but remains a serious Olympic podium contender in giant slalom.
Hector proves she can compete in two high-level technical races two weeks before the Olympics.
French Contingent in the Mix
Marion Chevrier (FRA, 11th, +3.99) posted an excellent result by climbing from 19th after the first run (+2.98) thanks to the 8th-fastest second run. The French skier confirms her progress this season.
Marie Lamure (FRA, 12th, +4.03) finished just behind her compatriot after a strong recovery from 15th at the interval (+2.65). Both French skiers fought hard to break into the top 15.
Caitlin McFarlane (FRA, 15th, +4.33) completed a solid French collective result, while Doriane Escane (FRA, 23rd, +5.16) also scored points.
- Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) – 1:37.59 | R1 (1) R2 (1)
- Camille Rast (SUI) – +1.67 | R1 (4) R2 (2)
- Emma Aicher (GER) – +2.18 | R1 (3) R2 (6)
- Katharina Truppe (AUT) – +2.21 | R1 (9) R2 (3)
- Wendy Holdener (SUI) – +2.35 | R1 (2) R2 (10)
- Anna Swenn Larsson (SWE) – +2.43 | R1 (6) R2 (5)
- Katharina Huber (AUT) – +2.91 | R1 (14) R2 (4)
- Cornelia Oehlund (SWE) – +2.91 | R1 (8) R2 (7)
- Sara Hector (SWE) – +3.56 | R1 (10) R2 (14)
- Lena Duerr (GER) – +3.68 | R1 (11) R2 (13)
- Marion Chevrier (FRA) – +3.99 | R1 (19) R2 (8)
- Marie Lamure (FRA) – +4.03 | R1 (15) R2 (17)
- Liv Moritz (USA) – +4.14 | R1 (21) R2 (11)
- Katharina Gallhuber (AUT) – +4.28 | R1 (22) R2 (12)
- Caitlin McFarlane (FRA) – +4.33 | R1 (17) R2 (17)
Olympic Context: Shiffrin on a Mission
This Spindleruv Mlyn slalom marked the final technical event before the Olympics in Milano-Cortina, where the slalom will be contested on February 12 and 15.
Shiffrin arrives at the Games with unshakable confidence after dominating the slalom season from start to finish. After the disappointment of Beijing 2022 (no medals), the American is determined to shine on Italian slopes.
"I gave everything I had," she said after her Flachau victory two weeks ago. This crushing dominance sends a clear message to her rivals: Shiffrin will be the woman to beat in slalom at Milano-Cortina.
Slalom (8/10 races)
- Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) – 700 points (GLOBE SECURED)
- Camille Rast (SUI) – 482 points
- Lara Colturi (ALB) – 220 points
- Wendy Holdener (SUI) – 213 points
Overall Women's Standings
- Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) – 798 points
- Camille Rast (SUI) – 603 points
- Alice Robinson (NZL) – 484 points
- Sofia Goggia (ITA) – 404 points
Shiffrin extends overall lead with 195-point advantage over Rast
- Shiffrin: 108th WC win, 70th in slalom, 9th slalom globe (absolute record)
- Historic dominance: 1.67 ahead of Rast, fastest times in both runs
- Slalom globe secured: 218-point lead, mathematically unbeatable
- 7 wins from 8 slaloms this season (only loss: Kranjska Gora)
- 4 American DNFs: Moltzan, O'Brien, Hurt eliminated in R2
- France: Chevrier 11th, Lamure 12th, McFarlane 15th
- Final technical race before Milano-Cortina Olympics
Up Next: Olympic Break
The World Cup now observes an Olympic break before the Milano-Cortina Games (February 6-22, 2026). The women's slalom will be contested on February 12 and 15 on the Cortina d'Ampezzo course.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the overwhelming favorite, will attempt to win her second Olympic slalom gold after Sochi 2014, and erase the disappointment of Beijing 2022. With her current form, she enters as the clear favorite for gold.
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