Garmisch Hit: American Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Giant Slalom

MIKAELA Shiffrin won the women’s giant slalom in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, on Sunday marking her 82nd World Cup victory. The 27-year-old American skier finished with a combined time of 2:09.56, 0.30 seconds ahead of Norway’s Ragnhild Mowinckel and an additional 0.75 seconds ahead of Italy’s Federica Brignone. Mikaela Shiffrin claimed victory in Germany, with Ragnhild Mowinckel and Federica Brignone rounding out the podium. It was Shiffrin’s fifth win of the season and her 16th on the giant slalom circuit With the victory, Shiffrin extended her lead in the overall World Cup standings to 550 points, 235 points ahead of her closest rival, Petra Vlhova of Slovakia. Shiffrin has also clinched the giant slalom World Cup title, with two races remaining in the discipline. Shiffrin’s victory comes just a day after she claimed bronze in the super-G event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The American now has a total of 82 World Cup victories, moving her closer to the all-time record of 86 held by Swedish skier Ingemar Stenmark. Shiffrin will have the opportunity to add to her tally at the World Cup finals in Meribel, France, from March 15-19. She will be looking to win her fifth overall World Cup title and her third giant slalom crown. Shiffrin has been in impressive form throughout the 2022-23 World Cup season. She has won five of the 16 races held so far, including four giant slalom events. Shiffrin is the clear favorite to win the overall World Cup title this season, and she will be hoping to continue her winning form at the World Cup finals in Meribel. Mikaela Shiffrin is one of the most successful skiers of all time. She has won two Olympic gold medals, four World Championship gold medals, and 82 World Cup victories. Shiffrin is widely regarded as one of the greatest skiers in history, and she is certainly one of the most dominant skiers on the circuit today. Shiffrin’s victory in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a testament to her hard work and determination. She is a true champion, and she will be looking to add to her impressive medal tally at the World Cup finals in Meribel. .