Mikaela Shiffrin: 100 World Cup victories and a call for enthusiasm!

Mikaela Shiffrin: 100 World Cup victories and a call for enthusiasm!

Mikaela Shiffrin has made history – with her 100th World Cup victory, she has become the most successful alpine ski racer of all time! The 29-year-old American triumphed in the slalom in Sestriere, overcoming a significant milestone that may last forever. Her close confidant, Kilian Albrecht from Vorarlberg, was equally pleased with this success: “I think she is now happy that it is over, that no one will talk to her about it anymore,” said Albrecht. Shiffrin herself has often emphasized that it is not the records that drive her, but rather the passion for the sport and the opportunity to inspire others about it.

After a difficult phase with injuries and a personal stroke of fate - the death of her father - Shiffrin has returned stronger. Despite difficult circumstances and her forced break, she has impressively proven that she is one of the best athletes in the world. "It just shows how difficult it is to win. It's felt like this so many times in my career that everyone expects me to be at the top of the podium," she explained after her win. The psychologist behind her success lies in her ability to learn from failures and use her insecurities as motivation. With her 100th victory, she now wants to give the next generation access to snow sports. “Helping Share Winter get more kids on the mountain is really important,” she said while raising $100,000 for children denied access to winter sports.

The path to the records

Shiffrin strings together victories and continues to chase the records of her compatriot Lindsey Vonn and the Swedish ski legend Ingemar Stenmark. While she was well ahead of the competition in her 100th success, her next challenges cannot be taken lightly. However, the continuous successes are no coincidence, but the result of hard work and tireless training, which also reflect their commitment to the sport. The first victory in the World Cup slalom in Zagreb is also proof of her dominance: “The more I win, the more I fear that I won’t be able to win anymore,” she once said, which underlines her mentality and determination.

With Shiffrin, the Ski World Cup not only has a talented athlete, but also an ambassador for the sport. Her tireless commitment, not only for her own success, but also for future generations, makes her an inspiration to many in the FIS Ski World Cup. With these impressive results, fans can continue to expect an exciting season and numerous more opportunities for Shiffrin to continue to build on her records, as is the reporting from watson.ch shows.