Flachau Fireworks: Mikaela Shiffrin Lights Up the Night with Historic 107th World Cup Win Mikaela Shiffrin once again proved why

Flachau Fireworks: Mikaela Shiffrin Lights Up the Night with Historic 107th World Cup Win
Mikaela Shiffrin once again proved why she is the benchmark of women’s slalom skiing, delivering a masterclass under the floodlights in Flachau, Austria, to claim the 107th World Cup victory of her remarkable career. The double Olympic champion rebounded emphatically from a second-place finish in Kranjska Gora, returning to the top step of the podium with her sixth slalom win of the season.
The penultimate women’s slalom World Cup before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unfolded in electric fashion, with a packed crowd and intense atmosphere setting the stage for a thrilling night race. From the opening run, Shiffrin made her intentions clear. She clocked the fastest time in run one, stopping the clock at 56.22 seconds, narrowly edging teammate Paula Moltzan and Austria’s Katharina Truppe, who was chasing a memorable home victory.
As the final skier of the evening, Shiffrin embraced the pressure and delivered when it mattered most. Combining precision, speed, and trademark composure, she powered through the demanding Flachau slope to secure victory with a total time of 1:50.52. That was enough to put her 0.41 seconds ahead of Moltzan, who settled for second, while Truppe delighted the home fans by finishing third, 0.65 seconds off the lead.
The win marked Shiffrin’s 70th career slalom triumph and her fifth victory in Flachau, further cementing her status as the most successful slalom skier in history. Swiss world champion Camille Rast, who had edged Shiffrin in Kranjska Gora a week earlier, finished just outside the podium in fourth.
Clearly energized by the atmosphere, Shiffrin soaked in the cheers at the finish area, calling the scene “insane” and praising the turnout. She also highlighted the challenge of the Flachau course, describing it as tough but deeply rewarding when skied well. Sharing the podium with Moltzan made the moment even sweeter, as Shiffrin emphasized how special it is to celebrate success alongside a teammate.
With momentum firmly on her side, Shiffrin now turns her attention to the final World Cup slalom before the Olympic break, scheduled for 25 January in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechia, where another high-stakes showdown awaits.