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Shiffrin Extends Overall Lead With Åre Slalom Win as Scheib Clinches Giant Slalom Globe

The American widened her cushion to 140 points with four events left before next week’s World Cup Finals in Norway.

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom - Are, Sweden - March 14, 2026 Austria's Julia Scheib in action during the first run of the women's giant slalom Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency via REUTERS
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Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Slalom - Are, Sweden - March 15, 2026 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. in action during the first run PHOTOGRAPHER/TT News Agency via REUTERS
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Giant Slalom - Are, Sweden - March 14, 2026 Austria's Julia Scheib in action during the first run of the women's giant slalom Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency via REUTERS

Overview

  • Julia Scheib secured the giant slalom crystal globe in Åre after winning the race as rival Camille Rast skied out on her second run.
  • Austria’s Scheib, enjoying a breakout season, became the first Austrian woman since 2016 to take the GS title, finishing 0.36 seconds ahead of runner-up Paula Moltzan, with Alice Robinson third.
  • Mikaela Shiffrin limited damage in the GS after a late first-run error, climbing from 12th to fifth to preserve her overall advantage heading into Sunday.
  • Shiffrin then won the Åre slalom for her record-tying eighth slalom victory of the season and 109th World Cup win, beating Emma Aicher by 0.94 seconds, with Wendy Holdener in third.
  • With four races remaining and 100 points available per win, Shiffrin leads Aicher by 140 points as the all-discipline German looks to capitalize in the upcoming downhill and super-G.