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Shiffrin Extends Lead to 140 With Åre Slalom Win as World Cup Heads to Norway Finale

Tactical race selection in speed events could decide whether all‑rounder Emma Aicher can close the gap.

Overview

  • Mikaela Shiffrin won the Åre slalom by 0.94 seconds for her 109th World Cup victory, her 72nd in slalom and eighth this season.
  • Emma Aicher placed second in the Åre slalom for a career best in the discipline after a career-best fourth in the giant slalom the day before.
  • Shiffrin enters the final weekend with a 140‑point overall lead over Aicher heading to Lillehammer/Kvitfjell/Hafjell.
  • A maximum of 400 points remains: downhill and super‑G next weekend, then slalom and giant slalom on March 24–25.
  • Shiffrin lauded Aicher’s form across all disciplines and indicated she may consider the speed races, a choice likely to influence the title fight.