Record-Holder Shiffrin Looks to Break New Ground in Downhill

Record-Holder Shiffrin Looks to Break New Ground in Downhill
Mikaela Shiffrin poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the Time Magazine 100 gala celebrating their list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world in New York on April 26, 2023. Andrew Kelly/Reuters
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NEW YORK—American slalom queen Mikaela Shiffrin is ready to explore her abilities in downhill skiiing after becoming the most successful competitor at the Alpine World Cup, the twice Olympic gold medalist told Reuters.

Shiffrin surpassed Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark’s record with an 87th World Cup win last month and then extended her haul to 88 titles as she etched her name in the pantheon of sporting greats.