Shiffrin Claims 78th World Cup Win, Closes on Record

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States celebrates on the podium after winning the second run of the giant slalom during the FIS Alpine Skiing Women's World Cup in Semmering, Austria, on Dec. 27, 2022. Vladimir Simicek/AFP via Getty Images

American Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 78th World Cup victory in the giant slalom in Semmering, Austria on Tuesday, taking her to within four wins of compatriot Lindsey Vonn’s women’s record of 82.

Shiffrin clocked a combined time of two minutes 7.18 seconds to beat Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova by 0.13 and Italian Marta Bassino by 0.31.