Title: “Celebrating a Legend: Mikaela Shiffrin Makes History with 100th World Cup Win”
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Join us in celebrating an incredible milestone in the world of skiing as American skier Mikaela Shiffrin achieves her 100th World Cup win! Shiffrin has cemented her status as a skiing legend with this historic accomplishment, solidifying her place in the record books.
From her early days on the slopes to now, Shiffrin has captivated audiences with her skill, determination, and unwavering passion for the sport. Her journey to 100 World Cup wins is a testament to her hard work and dedication, inspiring skiers and fans around the world.
As we applaud Mikaela Shiffrin for this incredible achievement, we look forward to witnessing her continued success and impact on the world of skiing. Congratulations, Mikaela, on reaching this historic milestone! #MikaelaShiffrin #WorldCupWin #SkiingLegend
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Olympic slalom champion Petra Vlhova will miss the Alpine skiing world championships next month after a setback in her recovery from a knee injury and is already focusing on the 2026 Winter Games, her team said Monday.
Vlhova has been Mikaela Shiffrin’s main rival in slalom for the past decade. However, Shiffrin’s participation at the worlds in Saalbach, Austria, is also in doubt as the American has yet to make her return from abdominal surgery following a crash in November.
Vlhova has not raced since tearing the ACL in her right knee one year ago after crashing in a World Cup giant slalom in her native Slovakia.
“Unfortunately, the setbacks she faced in December and January have made it impossible for her to participate in the world championships in Saalbach,” Vlhova’s coach Mauro Pini said in a statement. “We had hoped she could compete for medals, but that won’t happen this time.”
The 29-year-old Vlhova’s focus is “already shifting to the Winter Olympics” next year, her coach said. “Petra’s knee rehabilitation is finally on the right track, with encouraging progress every day.”
Missing Saalbach will end Vlhova’s run of competing at six straight worlds since her debut in 2013 at age 17.
Vlhova has five career medals at the biennial worlds, including one gold in giant slalom in 2019 at Are, Sweden. Shiffrin took bronze.
The 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics would be Vlhova’s fourth. She finally got a medal in her 10th race, when she won the slalom at the Beijing Olympics three years ago.
Shiffrin rival Vlhova out of world championships after setback
Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova, one of Mikaela Shiffrin’s biggest rivals on the alpine skiing circuit, has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming world championships due to a setback in her recovery from injury.
Vlhova, who has been battling a knee injury for several weeks, made the difficult decision to pull out of the prestigious event in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The 26-year-old was considered a strong contender for multiple medals at the championships, particularly in the slalom and giant slalom events.
Vlhova’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by fans and competitors alike, as her fierce rivalry with Shiffrin has produced some of the most thrilling moments in recent ski racing history. Shiffrin, who is currently ranked second in the world in the slalom discipline behind Vlhova, will now have one less competitor to contend with as she looks to add to her impressive collection of world championship titles.
While Vlhova’s absence is a disappointment, her health and well-being must always come first. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her back on the slopes soon, ready to challenge Shiffrin and the rest of the world’s best skiers once again.
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