American skier Mikaela Shiffrin showcased her dominance in the Alpine Ski World Cup slalom race in Levi, Finland, setting the stage for the upcoming Olympic season. The 30-year-old outperformed her competitors with remarkable ease, securing her ninth victory in Levi and her 102nd World Cup win, extending her record.
Shiffrin’s exceptional performance saw her finishing 1.66 seconds ahead of the competition. Albanian Lara Colturi celebrated her 19th birthday by securing the second position, while German skier Emma Aicher claimed the third spot, marking her first World Cup slalom podium.
Unfortunately, Canadian skiers Sarah Bennett, Kiki Alexander, Arianne Forget, Amelia Smart, and Ali Nullmeyer did not progress to the second run in the competition.