13 World Championship medals, 7 of them in gold. Mikaela Shiffrin once again made history with her world title in giant slalom in Meribel. She is the first woman ever to win at least one gold medal in six consecutive title fights – in four disciplines. Many a nation can hide there. You have the … Read more
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin Zdroj: SITA/AP/Giovanni Maria Pizzato COURCHEVEL – The world’s elite downhill skiers, led by Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksader Aamodt Kild, called on the International Ski Federation (FIS) in a letter to fight more actively against climate change. According to the AP agency, they propose, for example, to move the start of the … Read more
Her partner Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has already ennobled her with a “GOAT” posting, but in the debate about the greatest of all time in skiing, Mikaela Shiffrin enjoys the different perspectives. The contentiousness makes the “beauty and magic of sport”, emphasizes the new record woman. “I think one of the most beautiful things about sports … Read more
Slovakian Petra Vlhová achieved her first victory in the Alpine Ski World Cup this season. In tonight’s slalom in Flachau, she beat American Mikaela Shiffrin by 43 cents, who was aiming for a record 83rd victory in the elite series. Czech representative Martina Dubovská did not finish the first round, just like in the previous … Read more