Mikaela Shiffrin celebrates winning the Slalom Globe. (GEPA pictures)
Top 5 Today
- 1st 🇺🇸 Mikaela Shiffrin (USA), Bib 6 — 2:07.61
- 2nd 🇨🇭 Wendy Holdener (SUI), Bib 2 — +1.32
- 3rd 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER), Bib 4 — +1.36
- 4th 🇦🇹 Katharina Truppe (AUT), Bib 17 — +1.67
- 5th 🇺🇸 Paula Moltzan (USA), Bib 5 — +1.83
Mikaela Shiffrin didn’t just win in Hafjell. She delivered a season defining performance that cements her place, once again, at the very top of the sport.
With her victory today, Shiffrin claims her 17th career Crystal Globe and her ninth slalom title, adding yet another chapter to a career that continues to redefine what is possible in alpine skiing. In a season where she has won nine of ten slalom races, her dominance has been nothing short of extraordinary.
From the very first gate in run one to the final turns of the second, she skied with clarity and confidence. There was no doubt. No hesitation. Just execution at the highest level.
It is not just that Shiffrin wins. It is how she wins.
And once again, the rest of the field is left chasing something that feels almost untouchable.
Final Women’s Slalom Globe Standings
Mikaela Shiffrin caps off a historic season by securing the slalom globe with authority, finishing well clear at the top.
- 1st 🇺🇸 Mikaela Shiffrin — 880 pts
- 2nd 🇨🇭 Camille Rast — 518 pts
- 3rd 🇨🇭 Wendy Holdener — 418 pts
- 4th 🇦🇹 Katharina Truppe — 391 pts
- 5th 🇺🇸 Paula Moltzan — 347 pts
Shiffrin’s total reflects one of the most dominant slalom seasons in history, highlighted by nine wins in ten races and unmatched consistency from start to finish.
How Did Mikaela Shiffrin Seal Another Dominant Slalom Victory?
Shiffrin’s second run was a masterclass. On a rutted, demanding track, she stayed disciplined, allowing the course to shape her line when needed rather than forcing it. Even when pushed into a slightly rounder path, she remained connected and efficient, building speed through the middle section where the race was won. As the tempo increased toward the bottom, she was sharp and precise through the quicker gates, carrying momentum all the way to the finish.
The result was decisive, a 1.32 second victory, her ninth win in ten slalom races this season. It is a level of dominance rarely seen, and once again, Shiffrin made it look almost effortless. It’s not just dominance. It’s execution at a level no one else can match.
But for Shiffrin, the performance is never just about the result.
“This is a symbol of the work my team has been putting in and all the support I’ve had, especially the last three years,” she said. “To come back to this level and win a globe after everything, it took a big effort from all of us.”
In a season she described as “a whirlwind,” she continues to push the level of the sport forward, race after race.
“I’m really grateful to have the chance to be in the start gate each time and keep pushing my level.”
And maybe what stands out most is not just the dominance, but the way she continues to evolve.
Year after year, season after season, Shiffrin finds another level. Not by overpowering the sport, but by refining it. By adapting. By staying patient when others force it, and attacking when it matters most.
Nine wins in ten races is not just a statistic. It is a reflection of consistency, resilience, and an unmatched ability to deliver when it counts.
In a sport defined by fine margins, Shiffrin continues to create space.
And somehow, she keeps making history feel routine.
Holdener Delivers Again with Second Place Finish
Wendy Holdener did exactly what she has done all season, deliver under pressure. The Swiss skier stayed solid and clean from top to bottom, carrying strong speed off the opening pitch and immediately putting herself in the green.
She maintained that momentum through the middle and held it together in the final turns, skiing with control and confidence all the way to the line, where the green light confirmed another outstanding result.
It’s a performance that reflects her entire season. Holdener has been a model of consistency in slalom, and today was no different. Mission accomplished with a second place finish, locking in third overall in the slalom standings and once again proving she is one of the most reliable athletes in the sport.
“I’m really happy with how I finished the season. Second place today and third in the standings means a lot, and I was quite emotional at the ceremony. It gives me a lot of energy heading into summer training.”- Wendy Holdener said in a finish area interview to Ski Racing Media’s Bente Bjørnsen Sherlock
Aicher Rises to the Moment Under Pressure
Emma Aicher delivered when it mattered most. With the Overall Globe still in play, she put down one of her best runs of the season under immense pressure.
From the top, she showed her trademark touch on the skis, putting her foot cleanly into the rut and carrying impressive speed. Rather than fighting the track, she worked with it, staying smooth and connected through the middle before showing great skill and precision in the tighter turns down low.
The result was a composed, high level performance that earned her third place and her fifth podium of the season, keeping the pressure firmly on Shiffrin in the Overall race.
What makes it even more impressive is the scope of what she is doing. As a true four discipline skier, Aicher is competing across all events, something that demands exceptional fitness, recovery, and management throughout the season.
It’s a level of versatility and consistency that is rare, and one that continues to define her rise at the top of the sport.
“The first run felt a bit slow and turning, but in the second run I was able to open it up more, let the skis run, and just have fun with it.”
When asked about the Overall Globe race heading into tomorrow, Aicher kept it simple: “I’m just going to ski, keep it simple, and have fun, and then we’ll see what happens.” said Emma Aicher to Ski Racing Media’s Bente Bjørnsen Sherlock
Takeaways from the Day
Katharina Truppe delivered one of the standout performances of the day. The Austrian moved up three spots in the second run to finish 4th, capping off an impressive season where she also secures 4th in the slalom standings. Coming into the finals ranked fourth, she backed it up with the kind of skiing that has defined her year. A model of consistency, she has finished in the top 10 in eight of nine races this season. Her style may look understated, but her feet and skis are constantly working, staying clean, precise, and perfectly in the rut. That efficiency gives her a huge advantage, and today it translated into a big green light at the finish.
And then there was Anna Trocker.
The 17 year old Italian, fresh off her World Junior slalom title, showed exactly why she is one of the most exciting young talents in the sport. By winning gold at World Juniors, she earned her spot at World Cup Finals, and she made the most of it. Trocker set the fastest time of the second run, attacking the course with confidence and speed well beyond her years. Even after a big mistake near the bottom, she still managed to take the lead and come through with a green light. At just 17, it was a fearless, impressive performance that signals a very bright future.
Moltzan Battles but Falls Just Short
Paula Moltzan brought full commitment from the start, taking on a demanding second run with intent and belief. In the middle section, as the ruts deepened, she was forced to fight for her line, getting slightly back and inside and losing the rhythm she needed to stay on the podium pace.
But even in the fight, there was no backing off.
She pushed through to the finish, ultimately landing 5th on the day, +1.83, just shy of the podium but firmly in the mix.
It closes out a breakthrough season, with Moltzan finishing 5th overall in the slalom standings, a reflection of the consistency, resilience, and progression she has shown all year.
The podium may have been just out of reach today, but the trajectory is clear. She belongs among the best in the world.
- 5th 🇺🇸 Paula Moltzan (USA), Bib 5 — +1.83
St-Germain Unable to Recover After Early Mistake
Laurence St-Germain struggled to find her rhythm right from the start. Just out of the gate, she got tangled with her pole, an early mistake that immediately put her on the back foot and cost valuable time on the upper section.
From there, she was never quite able to recover. Instead of rolling the skis cleanly, she found herself pushing through the turns, unable to link the smooth, confident skiing that defines her best performances.
On a course that demanded flow and efficiency, the early error proved too costly, and she was left chasing the run for the remainder of the course.
With the season now complete, she will have a chance to reset, recover, and come back stronger next winter.
- 22nd 🇨🇦 Laurence St-Germain (CAN), Bib 20 — +4.96
All Eyes on the Overall Globe
The race for the Overall Globe now comes down to one final showdown in Giant Slalom, with Mikaela Shiffrin holding the edge over Emma Aicher.
After today’s victory, Shiffrin leads with 1,386 points, just ahead of Aicher on 1,301, setting up a high stakes finale between two of the most complete skiers on the tour.
Shiffrin knows exactly what that means. Nothing is decided yet.
“I think when we watched the men’s GS today, it was an amazing reminder that anything can happen. You push all the way to the last turn, to the finish line,” she said.
“It’s really exciting to be part of this… even though we’re actually friends. But it’s one more race to bring really good energy, to push, and to see what happens. We’re both skiing really strong GS right now, so honestly, anything is possible.”
With both athletes skiing at a high level and everything on the line, the season will come down to one final race.
One race. One globe. Anything can happen.
Overall Globe Standings (After Slalom)
- 1st 🇺🇸 Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) — 1,386 pts
- 2nd 🇩🇪 Emma Aicher (GER) — 1,301 pts
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