Quick Info
| Profession | Alpine Skier |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/03/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Vail, Colorado, USA |
Latest News about Mikaela Shiffrin
As of March 25, 2026, Mikaela Shiffrin reached 110 World Cup race victories, extending her record as the most successful alpine skier in history. She continues to hold records for the most podiums and slalom wins in World Cup history, surpassing all previous skiers including Ingemar Stenmark and Lindsey Vonn.
Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the slalom competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, adding to her legacy as a three-time Olympic gold medalist. Her victory marked her return to Olympic dominance after a period of injury and competition, cementing her status as one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time.
Mikaela Shiffrin won her eighth career Alpine World Championships gold medal on February 11, 2025, in the slalom event. This victory brought her total to 15 World Championship medals from 18 starts, making her the most successful skier in the modern era and tying the record for most World Championship medals overall.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mikaela Shiffrin is an American alpine skier who holds the record for the most World Cup wins of any alpine skier in history (men or women) with over 110 victories. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, eight-time world champion, and the only skier to win all seven Alpine disciplines. She is a dominant figure in slalom and giant slalom, having won multiple consecutive World Championship titles in slalom. |
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| Career Highlights | Made World Cup debut on March 11, 2011. Became the winningest alpine skier in history during the 2023-24 season. First alpine skier to eclipse 100 World Cup wins during the 2023-24 season. Won gold in slalom at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Reached 110 World Cup victories by March 2026. |
Personal Life
| Home City | Vail, Colorado |
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Family
| Mother | Traveled with her on the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup circuit |
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| Father | Supported her early skiing career in Colorado |
Career
| Sport | Alpine Skiing |
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| Disciplines | Slalom, Giant Slalom, Parallel Slalom, Alpine Combined, Super-G, Downhill |
| World Cup Wins | 110 as of March 2026 |
| Olympic Medals | 3 gold medals, 1 silver (4 total) |
| World Championship Titles | 8 world champion titles |
| Overall World Cup Titles | 6-time World Cup overall champion (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2026) |
| Notable Records | First person to repeat first Olympic victory twelve years later; First American skier to win two Olympic slalom gold medals; Both oldest and youngest American woman to win Olympic alpine gold (at ages 18 and 30); Most World Cup podiums (157-168); Most World Cup slalom wins (64-73); Only skier to win all seven Alpine disciplines; Tied record for most World Championship medals (15); Most World Cup wins in history (over 110) |
| First World Cup Win | December 20, 2012 in Åre, Sweden (slalom) |
| Record Season | Won 17 races in 2019 |
| Olympic Gold 2026 | Won gold in slalom at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mikaelashiffrin/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won gold medals in slalom and giant slalom at age 14 at the Trofeo Topolino in Italy in 2010 | |
| 2. Became youngest American ski racer to claim a national alpine crown in April 2011 | |
| 3. Named World Cup rookie of the year in 2012 | |
| 4. Won four consecutive World Championship titles in slalom starting in 2013 | |
| 5. Sustained an injury in downhill at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy in January 2024 but finished 2023-24 season with nine victories | |
| 6. Competed in all Alpine skiing events over her career | |
| 7. Full name is Mikaela Pauline Shiffrin | |
| 8. Grew up in Edwards, Colorado after being born in Vail |