Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the first women's World Cup slalom of the season, securing her record-extending 98th career win with an aggressive yet controlled second run, triumphing by 0.79 seconds over Katharina Liensberger.
Shiffrin remarked on her performance, stating, 'I was getting twisted sometimes, but then keep fighting. Not the perfect tempo, but enough really good turns that it works really well. In the end, a really solid run in conditions not so easy.'
Reflecting on the start of the season, Shiffrin said, 'I felt strong and solid and good energy. Little bit nervous, like first race, first slalom of the season, so I'm happy with how I managed the mentality and pushed with my skiing.'
Registering a remarkable achievement, Shiffrin has now won 61 slaloms and 98 races overall - both records in World Cup history across genders. Her eighth win in the traditional season-opening slalom in Finnish Lapland adds to her stellar accolades.
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