Mikaela Shiffrin ties Ingemar Stenmark with 86th World Cup win
ARE, Sweden — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won her record-tying 86th World Cup race Friday with victory in a giant slalom.
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Shiffrin matches all-time World Cup record
Mikaela Shiffrin made more history by equalling Ingemar Stenmark's all-time record of 86 World Cup wins with a dominant giant slalom victory in Are. The American, who overtook Lindsay Vonn for the most wins by a woman in January, was in imperious form as she wrapped up her first giant slalom Crystal Globe in four years.
Mikaela Shiffrin equals Ingemar Stenmark’s World Cup win record with stunning giant slalom win
Mikaela Shiffrin equalled Ingemar Stenmark’s record haul of World Cup victories, with a stunning giant slalom delivering an 86th win in Are, Sweden. The American icon held a sizable 0.58s lead heading into the second run and duly completed the job, finishing 0.64s clear of Italy’s Federico Brignone for a share of history. Shiffrin put her hands on her helmet in disbelief as Brignone and third-placed Sara Hector warmly congratulated her.
Shiffrin leads giant slalom, closes in on 86th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin made a strong start in her pursuit of a record-tying 86th World Cup victory on Friday by taking a big lead in the first run of a giant slalom.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin leads giant slalom with World Cup record in sight
ARE, Sweden : American skier Mikaela Shiffrin was heading for a record-equalling 86th World Cup victory after leading the first leg of a women's giant slalom in Are by more than half a second on Friday.
Shiffrin can set World Cup record before 28th birthday
Mikaela Shiffrin could give herself an early birthday present this weekend by breaking Ingemar Stenmark's all-time record of 86 World Cup wins on the Swedish great's home snow.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin can set World Cup record before 28th birthday
Mikaela Shiffrin could give herself an early birthday present this weekend by breaking Ingemar Stenmark's all-time record of 86 World Cup wins on the Swedish great's home snow.
Mikaela Shiffrin eyes World Cup record at site of her 1st victory
History beckons for Mikaela Shiffrin on Friday when the American skier competes in one of her best events.