Mikaela Shiffrin Clinches Record Ninth World Cup Slalom Title
Shiffrin secured the slalom globe on Jan. 25 in Spindleruv Mlyn with a 1.67-second victory, clinching a record ninth discipline title.
Overview
Mikaela Shiffrin clinched the World Cup slalom season title by winning both runs in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic on Jan. 25, 2026, beating Camille Rast by 1.67 seconds, FIS results show.
The title matters with the Milano Cortina Olympics starting in February, because Shiffrin secured the slalom globe with two races to spare and holds a 288-point lead in the discipline standings, FIS standings show.
Shiffrin said in a post-race interview that "at the Olympics is a totally different challenge" and that she plans to start in slalom, giant slalom and the team combined, remarks reported by her team.
Shiffrin’s ninth slalom season title and her career totals of 71 slalom wins and 108 overall victories are the all-time records for men and women, FIS records show.
The Olympic schedule shows the team combined is set for Feb. 10, the giant slalom for Feb. 15 and the slalom for Feb. 18 at Milano Cortina, and two World Cup slaloms remain on the calendar after the Games, FIS schedule shows.
Analysis
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FAQ
It is a record ninth discipline title, surpassing all previous records for men and women in slalom, achieved with two races remaining and a 288-point lead.
She beat Camille Rast by 1.67 seconds, winning both runs on January 25, 2026.
She now holds 71 World Cup slalom wins and 108 overall World Cup victories, both all-time records for men and women.
She plans to start in slalom (Feb. 18), giant slalom (Feb. 15), and team combined (Feb. 10).
Securing the title early allows focus on the Olympics starting in February, where she views it as a different challenge.