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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims Sixth Straight Slalom Victory Despite Safety Concerns

12/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

Mikaela Shiffrin won her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race in Semmering, Austria, on December 28, 2025, achieving her 106th career victory.
After finishing fourth in the first run, Shiffrin posted the fastest second run, surpassing Camille Rast by 0.09 seconds.
The race faced criticism for unsafe course conditions, with Shiffrin noting the surface was "not safe" for many competitors.
Lara Colturi finished third, while Rast highlighted the need for perfection in close competitions.
The World Cup circuit will continue with races in Slovenia next weekend.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1967, the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup transformed competitive skiing by introducing a structured series of races across Europe. The inaugural season featured 20 events, with Jean-Claude Killy of France winning the overall title. Recent victories, such as Mikaela Shiffrin's in Semmering, underscore the sport's evolution, particularly regarding athlete safety and performance standards that will influence future competitions.

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Story summary

Mikaela Shiffrin won her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom race in Semmering, Austria, on December 28, 2025, achieving her 106th career victory.
After finishing fourth in the first run, Shiffrin posted the fastest second run, surpassing Camille Rast by 0.09 seconds.
The race faced criticism for unsafe course conditions, with Shiffrin noting the surface was "not safe" for many competitors.
Lara Colturi finished third, while Rast highlighted the need for perfection in close competitions.
The World Cup circuit will continue with races in Slovenia next weekend.

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