{"id":1844935,"date":"2026-03-24T22:49:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1844935"},"modified":"2026-03-24T22:49:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:49:39","slug":"mikaela-shiffrin-claims-110th-victory-at-womens-slalom-world-cup-finals-in-hafjell-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1844935","title":{"rendered":"Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 110th Victory at Women\u2019s Slalom World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_396740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396740\" style=\"width: 1320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396740 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHvAQMAAAD+SfxyAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD5JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAICTAZyfAAFvrlOUAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"shiffrin hafjell\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2720.jpeg?resize=640%2C495&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2720.jpeg?w=1320&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2720.jpeg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2720.jpeg?resize=1200%2C928&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2720.jpeg?resize=768%2C594&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2720.jpeg?resize=600%2C464&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"495\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396740\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2720.jpeg?resize=640%2C495&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"shiffrin hafjell\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiffrin weaving down the Hafjell slalom course. | Image: FIS Alpine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3 ai-insert-2-84267046\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-2-84267046\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-1-71409148\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-1-71409148\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Mikaela Shiffrin led a dominant podium at the World Cup Finals slalom in Hafjell, Norway, claiming victory ahead of Switzerland\u2019s Wendy Holdener in second and Germany\u2019s Emma Aicher in third.<\/strong> The American once again showcased her superiority in the discipline, converting a commanding first-run lead into another emphatic win. She had already secured the 2025-26 slalom season title but totally finally got to hold the ninth slalom crystal globe in her hands \u2014 her 12th discipline title overall.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/the-battle-for-the-womens-fis-alpine-overall-crystal-globe-shiffrin-vs-aicher\/\"><em><strong>The Battle for the Women\u2019s FIS Alpine Overall Crystal Globe: Shiffrin vs Aicher<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396739\" style=\"width: 1320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396739 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAH8AQMAAAB7C4xHAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD9JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACApwGgvAABYK5oMQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Aicher shiffrin holdener\" width=\"640\" height=\"508\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2721.jpeg?resize=640%2C508&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2721.jpeg?w=1320&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2721.jpeg?resize=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2721.jpeg?resize=1200%2C952&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2721.jpeg?resize=768%2C609&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2721.jpeg?resize=600%2C476&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"508\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396739\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2721.jpeg?resize=640%2C508&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aicher shiffrin holdener\" width=\"640\" height=\"508\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The slalom podium at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell: Mikaela Shiffrin 1st, Wendy Holdener 2nd, Mikaela Shiffrin 3rd. | Image: Mikaela Shiffrin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Run 1<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Run 1 of the World Cup Finals was opened by Austria\u2019s Katharina Truppe, who set the pace with a time of 1:09.60.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>She was promptly bumped down by Wendy Holdener from Switzerland, who was already half a<\/strong> <strong>second ahead in sector one. She delivered a strong run, crossing the finish line 0.71 seconds ahead of Truppe \u2014 ultimately placing her second after run 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lara Colturi in bib 3 crossed the finish line 1.24 seconds behind Holdener \u2014 a far cry from her form last year and earlier in the season. <\/strong>The young Albanian-Italian talent has been struggling with illness lately, which has affected her performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emma Aicher in bib 4 was strong on the top section and was ahead of Holdener, but lost time on the bottom section and slotted in behind the Swiss, crossing just 0.28 seconds back.<\/strong> She was promptly relegated down a rank by Team USA\u2019s Paula Moltzan, who attacked the course with her usual aggression. Unlike Aicher, Moltzan was behind on the top section but created speed towards the bottom to finish just 0.02 seconds behind Holdener \u2014 the third-fastest run of the first leg for the American.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Straight after Moltzan came her teammate Mikaela Shiffrin, who once again showed her absolute dominance in the slalom discipline.<\/strong> She was ahead straight out of the gate, building on her margin of 0.13 seconds to extend it to more than half a second by the mid-section, gaining speed and momentum with every gate. She skied fluidly and finished 1.10 seconds ahead of Holdener \u2014 a commanding lead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The only woman who has beaten Shiffrin this season, Camille Rast, was next in bib 7.<\/strong> But the Swiss skier could not find her usual aggression on the Norwegian course, finishing more than two seconds behind Shiffrin. It was still enough for ninth place in run 1, but far from her usual level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rounding out the top 10 ranks in run 1 were Sweden\u2019s Anna Swenn Larsson and Sara Hector in fifth and sixth, respectively, while France\u2019s Marion Chevrier slotted into eighth place between Truppe and Rast.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396738\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396738\" style=\"width: 1320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396738 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAKSAQMAAAB4HfjwAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEtJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADg0QDQMgABYRnMkwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"aicher shiffrin\" width=\"640\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2722.jpeg?resize=640%2C658&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2722.jpeg?w=1320&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2722.jpeg?resize=292%2C300&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2722.jpeg?resize=1166%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1166w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2722.jpeg?resize=768%2C790&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2722.jpeg?resize=600%2C617&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"658\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396738\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2722.jpeg?resize=640%2C658&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"aicher shiffrin\" width=\"640\" height=\"658\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396738\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emma Aicher congratulating Mikaela Shiffrin on the win. | Image: Mikaela Shiffrin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-3-19712716\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-3-19712716\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"3\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h3>Run 2<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Run 2 is conducted in reverse order, so Croatia\u2019s tech star Zrinka Ljutic was first to compete.<\/strong> She set the pace with a time of 1:00.46 \u2014 indicating run 2 was considerably faster and less technical than run 1. Run 1 had been set by Swedish coach Sascha Sorio, while run 2 was set by Lara Colturi\u2019s father and coach, Alessandro Colturi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ironically, the setting suited Lara Colturi less, as she dropped from 10th to 16th with the second-slowest run of the second leg.<\/strong> Who it did suit, however, was newly crowned double Junior World Champion Anna Trockner, who had earned her spot at the Finals through that title. She skied the fastest run 2 of the day, jumping six positions into ninth place \u2014 an impressive World Cup debut for the 17-year-old Italian.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But let\u2019s return to the top 10 from run 1.<\/strong> Camille Rast again struggled to find speed on a course that was deteriorating in the sunshine after an overcast morning. Likewise, Marion Chevrier could also not challenge for the lead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Another skier who thrived on the faster setting was Katharina Truppe, who had been seventh after run 1.<\/strong> With the second-fastest run 2, the Austrian skied into the lead with a combined time of 2:09.26. The Swedes \u2014 Swenn Larsson and Hector \u2014 could not match her pace, both finishing more than half a second behind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This brought up the top four from run 1, starting with Germany\u2019s Emma Aicher, who stepped into the gate with a 0.43-second advantage.<\/strong> The German, who often appears slower than she actually is due to her size (she is 1.75 m or 5 foot 9), skied with composure and precision, extending her lead to 0.79 seconds mid-run, where others had lost time. A slightly more technical lower section cost her some milliseconds, but she still took the lead by 0.31 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396737\" style=\"width: 1320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396737 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAIZAQMAAAAMahzrAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEFJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABODanpAAGhKYR+AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"shiffrin atomic\" width=\"640\" height=\"537\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2718.jpeg?resize=640%2C537&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2718.jpeg?w=1320&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2718.jpeg?resize=300%2C252&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2718.jpeg?resize=1200%2C1007&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2718.jpeg?resize=768%2C645&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2718.jpeg?resize=600%2C504&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"537\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396737\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2718.jpeg?resize=640%2C537&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"shiffrin atomic\" width=\"640\" height=\"537\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mikaela Shiffrin\u2019s equipment sponsor Atomic had customized skis prepared for her 9th slalom title.. | Image: Mikaela Shiffrin Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>With three skiers remaining, the podium was still wide open.<\/strong> Paula Moltzan, known for her strong second runs, held a 0.26-second advantage over Aicher but lost it early. Despite regaining some speed mid-course, she faded towards the bottom, finishing behind both Aicher and Truppe \u2014 securing Aicher a podium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Next came Wendy Holdener, who delivered a dynamic and controlled run, maintaining her advantage over Aicher to cross the line just 0.04 seconds ahead on an increasingly slushy course.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396741\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396741\" style=\"width: 1320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396741 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAKRAQMAAAD+iYpeAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEpJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgYM\/hAAHVdzOnAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"Shiffrin crystal globe\" width=\"640\" height=\"657\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2719.jpeg?resize=640%2C657&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2719.jpeg?w=1320&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2719.jpeg?resize=292%2C300&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2719.jpeg?resize=1169%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2719.jpeg?resize=768%2C788&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2719.jpeg?resize=600%2C616&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"657\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396741\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2719.jpeg?resize=640%2C657&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shiffrin crystal globe\" width=\"640\" height=\"657\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mikaela Shiffrin wins her ninth slalom season title. | Image: FIS Alpine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Last to go was Mikaela Shiffrin, holding a lead of more than a second from run 1.<\/strong> She lost a small portion of that margin early but maintained her rhythm and composure throughout. In full control, she generated speed in the final sector, extending her lead to 1.32 seconds over Holdener \u2014 sealing a dominant victory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With the win, Shiffrin earns 100 points and extends her lead in the Overall standings to 85 points over Aicher.<\/strong> It would now require Aicher to win the Giant Slalom \u2014 something she has never done \u2014 and Shiffrin to finish outside the top 15 to claim the title.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shiffrin\u2019s ninth slalom victory of the season also marks another historic milestone, as she has now won nine out of 10 slalom races this season. <\/strong>With one race remaining, the American is poised to cap off yet another remarkable season. The women\u2019s Giant Slalom will be held tomorrow, while the men race slalom.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396736\" style=\"width: 1320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396736 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAALcAQMAAABNT5PsAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFBJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABvBuecAAGVXszbAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"crystal globe\" width=\"640\" height=\"732\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2723.jpeg?resize=640%2C732&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2723.jpeg?w=1320&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2723.jpeg?resize=262%2C300&amp;ssl=1 262w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2723.jpeg?resize=1050%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1050w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2723.jpeg?resize=768%2C878&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2723.jpeg?resize=600%2C686&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"732\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-396736\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_2723.jpeg?resize=640%2C732&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"crystal globe\" width=\"640\" height=\"732\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mikaela Shiffrin claimed the ninth Slalom Crystal Globe of her career. | Image: Mikaela Shiffrin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF;border: 0;border-radius: 3px;margin: 1px;max-width: 540px;min-width: 326px;padding: 0;width: calc(100% - 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