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Saturday, March 16th, Saalbach Austria, Stifel US Ski Team's shining star Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a first-run deficit to earn her seventh World Cup slalom victory of the season.

Saturday’s slalom in Saalbach, Austria, marks a pivotal moment in the skiing world, with the season's top 25 skiers in slalom (SL) and the Junior World Slalom Champion invited to race in the World Cup finals. However, due to injuries only 23 will race.

Mikaela Shiffrin, the renowned ski racer, the winningest in history, took to Instagram to share her plans for the upcoming World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria. In a video post, Shiffrin expressed gratitude for the birthday wishes she received and updated fans on her schedule adjustment.

Mikaela Shiffrin, the celebrated alpine ski champion, has been navigating a challenging path of recovery and comeback. In a recent interview, she shed light on her journey. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, Shiffrin's unwavering resolve shines through as she shares her experiences of battling injury and supporting her boyfriend through his own recovery.

Excitement builds for Saturday’s final regular-season GS race in Åre. This will set the stage for the Saalbach finals on March 16th, where the top 25 racers will vie for victory.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen announced Thursday that he will return to World Cup ski racing – representing Brazil. During a news conference live-streamed on Red Bull’s platforms, the Norwegian-Brazilian alpine skiing superstar highlighted his reasons to return, the current relationship with the Norwegian Ski Team, his FIS-point status after changing nations, and the hope to leave a positive legacy.

Mikaela Shiffrin, the superstar of the Stifel US Ski Team, is set to make her much-anticipated return to World Cup competition this weekend in Åre, Sweden. Unfortunately, the Giant Slalom (GS) is unlikely to be part of her Åre program due to minimal training opportunities. However, fans can still look forward to seeing her compete in the Slalom on Sunday, March 10th.

Mikaela Shiffrin, the unparalleled force in World Cup skiing history, recently shared an update on her recovery journey from the injury she sustained during the World Cup downhill race in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on January 26th. In a candid video update posted on Instagram, Shiffrin expressed optimism about her progress, highlighting her gradual physical and mental improvement.

Today, Austria celebrates Stephanie Venier's big win. Venier has been on the podium three times this season, but this is her first-ever super-G win. She's the second Austrian to win a super-G this season, joining the list of five women with victories in this discipline. Only Lara Gut-Behrami from Switzerland has two wins this season.

Since Mikaela Shiffrin's fall in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on January 26th while racing downhill, injuries have sidelined the superstar, but she is on the path to recovery. Here are the updates on her recovery journey.

The first run of the Women's World Cup giant slalom in Soldeu Andorra could not create a significant time differential. After the first seven racers had skied, only (0.67) separated the group. Notably, the woman who delivered the slowest time from the group was the season's GS leader, Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami. The fastest of the group was Italian Marta Bassino.

The first run of the Women's World Cup giant slalom in Soldeu Andorra could not create a significant time differential. After the first seven racers had skied, only (0.67) separated the group. Notably, the woman who delivered the slowest time from the group was the season's GS leader, Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami. The fastest of the group was Italian Marta Bassino.

Get ready for the exhilarating Women’s World Cup Giant Slalom in Soldeu Andorra! After a spectacular showing at last season's World Cup finals, Soldeu is heating up as a potential host for the 2029 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships. Don't miss the action on Saturday, February 10th!

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde crashed hard in the Wengen Lauberhorn downhill on January 13. Now, the ski racing star opens up about the severe implications of his injuries. His current primary goal is to be able to walk again and live a normal life.

Despite her progress in rehabilitation, Shiffrin announced her decision not to compete in Andorra due to her knee injury. She reassured fans that while her recovery is progressing positively, patience remains crucial for her return to competitive skiing.

The Edge Grinding Rubber, or "gummy stone," is one of my most utilized and thought-about pieces of tuning equipment. A gummy stone can be used to remove rust. (But if you use it on your base edge, do so sparingly). Base edges are easily affected and shouldn’t be meddled with). A gummy can also be used to take the spiky-ness off of a particularly bad burr (but a file and diamond stones will do the actual fixing). 

Seven GS races have already set the stage for a thrilling Kronplatz race. Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland leads the pack with 485 points, closely trailed by Italy's Federica Brignone with 460 points. The gap is a mere 25 points, making every turn on the ERTA slope crucial. Unfortunately, Shiffrin's and Grenier's crashes while racing in Cortina d'Ampezzo will mean they will miss the race in Kronplatz and likely eliminate them from the close battle for the season's GS title.

Stifel US Ski Team's Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 95th World Cup in the Jasná slalom. She is simply the best and has now accumulated 630 World Cup Slalom points this season. Now that Vlhová is out for the rest of the season, her lead over the next-best active skier is 228 points. It is her fifth slalom victory of the season. The woman has a fantastic feeling for winning; today, she used her first run advantage to perfection.