Shiffrin becomes most successful World Cup skier ever

Mikaela Shiffrin became the most decorated skier in World Cup history as she claimed the 87th success of her career. The American dominated the women's slalom in Are to overtake Sweden's Ingemar Stenmark, whose tally of 86 wins Shiffrin tied on Friday in the giant slalom. Ad A blistering first run gave Shiffrin a lead of 0.69 seconds heading into the second.

And while on Friday, Shiffrin felt some pressure at trying to equal the great Stenmark's record, the pressure was off when trying to beat him. ÅreShiffrin surpasses Stenmark to become most decorated Alpine skier of all-time11 MINUTES AGO After her first run, she said: «It's nice to race today. After such an incredible day yesterday, I feel like no pressure.» Heading into the second run, she simply needed to avoid a mistake and Shiffrin duly obliged, finishing 0.92 seconds clear of Switzerland's Wendy Holdener who took silver.

Sweden's Anna Swenn-Larsson completed the podium on home snow. But the day belonged to Shiffrin, who was overwhelmed by emotion as she celebrated on the podium, with a surprise guest joining her to celebrate the record. She said: «My brother and sister-in-law got here and I didn’t know they were coming, that makes it so special.