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US skier Mikaela Shiffrin builds big lead in 1st run of World Cup slalom, approaches career win 98
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United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom, in Levi, Finland, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. - photo by AP Photo/Marco Trovati
LEVI, Finland (AP) — American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the opening run of the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season Saturday, positioning herself for what would be her record-extending 98th career win. Shiffrin posted the fastest time at three of the four splits on the Levi Black course as she built a lead of 0.60 seconds over Lena Duerr of Germany. The two-time Olympic champion has triumphed a record seven times in the traditional season-opening slalom in Finnish Lapland, where the winner is given a reindeer as a prize.