Mikaela Shiffrin Makes History with 100th World Cup Victory
Ski star Mikaela Shiffrin becomes the first skier to achieve 100 World Cup wins after her historic win in Sestriere, Italy.
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Skiing champion Mikaela Shiffrin celebrated her 100th World Cup win in Sestriere, Italy, marking a milestone as the first skier ever to reach triple digits. Finishing 0.61 seconds ahead of Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic, the 29-year-old American expressed gratitude for the support she received post-injury. This win also tied her for the most podium finishes in history, matching Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 155. Having faced traumatic injuries from a November crash, Shiffrin's remarkable comeback solidifies her status as the all-time leader in World Cup victories, significantly surpassing Stenmark's previous record of 86 wins.
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Mikaela Shiffrin achieved her 100th World Cup victory by winning a slalom event in Sestriere, Italy.
Mikaela Shiffrin suffered severe injuries, including trauma to her oblique muscles and a deep puncture wound, from a crash in November. This led to a period of recovery and some inconsistency in her performance upon returning, including experiencing PTSD-like anxiety about racing giant slalom.
With her 100th win, Mikaela Shiffrin also tied the record for the most podium finishes in World Cup history, matching Ingemar Stenmark's record of 155 podiums.
Mikaela Shiffrin achieved her 100 wins in 278 starts, resulting in a remarkable win rate of 36%. This is significantly higher than any other skier in history.
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