Åre, Sweden – Austrian skier Katharina Truppe secured her first-ever World Cup slalom victory in a thrilling race in Åre, Sweden, while American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin achieved a groundbreaking milestone, further cementing her legacy as one of the greatest alpine skiers in history.
Truppe, who had previously earned multiple podium finishes but never a victory, delivered a spectacular performance on the challenging Åre course. The Austrian held her composure through both runs, clocking a combined time that outpaced a competitive field of world-class skiers. Her victory marks a significant career breakthrough and adds to Austria’s proud tradition in alpine skiing.
However, the race was equally historic for another reason—Mikaela Shiffrin reached a milestone that sets her apart from all skiers, male or female. With her second-place finish, Shiffrin became the first skier in history to earn world cup podiums in 11 consecutive seasons in a single discipline. This remarkable achievement underscores her consistency, dominance, and longevity at the highest level of the sport.
Shiffrin, who already holds the record for the most World Cup wins by any skier, continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in alpine skiing. Her ability to remain at the top of her game season after season, despite fierce competition and the sport’s physically demanding nature, makes her one of the most decorated athletes in winter sports history.
With the World Cup season entering its final stretch, both Truppe and Shiffrin will look to build on their success. Truppe’s breakthrough win could mark the beginning of a new chapter in her career, while Shiffrin’s relentless pursuit of greatness shows no signs of slowing down.