Mikaela Shiffrin Sets World Cup Podium Record with Third-Place Finish in Åre Slalom

ÅRE, Sweden — On Sunday, March 9, 2025, American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 156th World Cup podium, surpassing Swedish legend Ingemar Stenmark’s long-standing record of 155 podium finishes. Shiffrin achieved this milestone by finishing third in the slalom event held in Åre, Sweden, where Austria’s Katharina Truppe clinched her first World Cup victory.

Shiffrin led after the first run but encountered challenges during her second descent on a deteriorating course, ultimately finishing 0.19 seconds behind Truppe. Austria’s Katharina Liensberger secured second place, trailing Truppe by a mere 0.05 seconds. citeturn0news12

Reflecting on her performance, Shiffrin expressed satisfaction despite the outcome, stating, “I actually feel pretty good about it. I maybe wasn’t always perfect, but I was pushing really hard.” citeturn0search0

Truppe’s victory marked a significant milestone in her career, coming in her 181st World Cup start. The 29-year-old Austrian was elated, sharing, “First victory, it’s crazy. I have goosebumps on my body.” citeturn0search2

The race also impacted the season-long slalom title chase. Croatia’s Zrinka Ljutic leads the standings, with Switzerland’s Camille Rast and Austria’s Katharina Liensberger in close pursuit. The final slalom of the season is scheduled for March 27 in Sun Valley, Idaho, where the crystal globe trophy will be decided. citeturn0news12

Shiffrin’s record-breaking podium finish adds to her illustrious career, which includes surpassing Stenmark’s all-time World Cup wins record in 2023 and achieving her 100th World Cup victory last month in Sestriere, Italy. citeturn0news21

As the season approaches its conclusion, Shiffrin plans to train in Europe before heading to the United States for the final events, acknowledging the challenges of travel and expressing anticipation for the upcoming races. citeturn0search0

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