
American ski sensation Mikaela Shiffrin showcased her prowess in the first women's World Cup slalom of the season held in Levi, Finland. Shiffrin, a two-time Olympic champion, delivered a stellar performance in the opening run, setting herself up for a potential record-extending 98th career win.
Shiffrin demonstrated her exceptional skills by posting the fastest time at three of the four splits on the challenging Levi Black course. She established a commanding lead of 0.60 seconds over Lena Duerr of Germany, positioning herself as the frontrunner for victory.