Mikaela Shiffrin cemented her place in alpine skiing history on Sunday by securing her 100th World Cup victory, a milestone no skier—male or female—has ever reached. The 29-year-old American clinched the historic win in the slalom at the Italian resort of Sestriere, finishing 0.61 seconds ahead of Croatia’s Zrinka Ljutic.
Shiffrin’s achievement is especially remarkable considering the adversity she has faced this season. After suffering a painful and bizarre stomach injury in January, which sidelined her for two months, her return to the slopes has been nothing short of inspirational. Many expected her 100th win to come last December, but a crash late in a near-perfect run delayed the moment.
Now back in top form, Shiffrin not only made history but also proved her resilience. “I don’t know that it’s possible to dream about a milestone like this,” she admitted post-race. “It’s too big, it’s too long, it takes too much.”
Sunday’s win was a particularly emotional one for Shiffrin, who celebrated the moment with her team, visibly moved by the magnitude of the milestone. “It’s hard to put into words. I never imagined I would get to this point,” she said after the race. “It means so much to share it with my team and the fans who’ve supported me through every step.”
Known for her humble approach and relentless pursuit of improvement, Shiffrin said, “I always dreamed about good turns and step by step, and try to be better tomorrow than I was today.”
With a 15th world championship medal already under her belt this season, Shiffrin’s 100th victory is yet another testament to her enduring dominance—and her unshakable mindset—even in the face of setbacks.
As she continues to chase greatness, Shiffrin shows no signs of slowing down. With multiple races still ahead this season, the American superstar could extend her legacy even further. For now, though, she can savor the moment: 100 World Cup wins, and a place in Alpine skiing history forever.
