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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 104th World Cup Victory at Home

11/30/2025

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Shiffrin's 104th Victory

Mikaela Shiffrin, American ski racer, earned her 104th World Cup victory at Copper Mountain, Colorado, on November 30, 2025.
She finished 14th in the giant slalom and then dominated the slalom by more than 1.5 seconds.
Shiffrin told the home crowd, "I felt perfect today."
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Norwegian alpine ski racer and Shiffrin’s fiancé, finished 24th in the super-G after nearly two years of recovery from a severe crash.

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Odermatt's Super-G Triumph

Marco Odermatt won World Cup super-G opener at Copper Mountain, Colorado, on November 27, 2025, by 0.08 seconds over Vincent Kriechmayr.
The victory marked Odermatt's 47th World Cup win and 16th in super-G.
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde returned to racing after nearly two years of recovery from a severe crash and finished tied for 24th.
The comeback moved fiancée Mikaela Shiffrin to tears.

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Historical Context

The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, established in 1967, has grown significantly, featuring over 600 athletes from 70 nations by 2016. This year marked its 50th anniversary, showcasing the sport's evolution and global appeal. Notable athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin, with 104 victories, and Marco Odermatt, with 47 wins, exemplify the competitive landscape and the emotional narratives of personal comebacks in alpine skiing.

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Shiffrin's 104th Victory

Mikaela Shiffrin, American ski racer, earned her 104th World Cup victory at Copper Mountain, Colorado, on November 30, 2025.
She finished 14th in the giant slalom and then dominated the slalom by more than 1.5 seconds.
Shiffrin told the home crowd, "I felt perfect today."
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Norwegian alpine ski racer and Shiffrin’s fiancé, finished 24th in the super-G after nearly two years of recovery from a severe crash.

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