Alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin rewrote history with her majestic triumph in the 2023 World Cup. She broke former skier Lindsey Vonn’s world record of 82 World Cup wins with her 83rd victory. The epic moment is being cherished by the whole skiing world, many hailing her as the new skiing queen.
Likewise, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team congratulated the athlete on their official Facebook page with a grand caption. That’s not all, because fans went wild in the comments section applauding her for her mighty performance.
Fans react to Mikaela Shiffrin’s 83rd World Cup win.
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Taking to the social media platform, the national team saluted the 27-year-old prodigy for her victory. The caption read, “She cannot be stopped! Another WIN for Mikaela Shiffrin!!! Plus 3 in the top ten!!! Paula Moltzan 7th, Nina O’Brien 10th! WOW. Go USA!” On a similar note, fans raved in the comments section. Following are some of them:
“When I heard that she won yesterday’s race I turned on my music and the first song up from my favourites was, of course, Simply the Best.It’s such a delight to watch her ski and then afterwards, listen to her commentary. Such a humble person. Long may you reign, the Queen of the hill.”
“Ski like a girl!!! You are a rock star! Amazing turns!”
“Next stop – Stenmark. After that – 100! Go Mikaela!!”
“Amazing skier, she won with a commanding lead today. Untouchable in the overall standings and currently first in slalom and GS. Beautiful to watch near perfection followed by humbleness and graciousness.”
“We are witnessing one of the greatest athletes of all time absolutely dominating an incredibly difficult sport. Just amazing.”
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“Congratulations to the Amazing Beautiful Mikaela Shiffrin. A fantastic job and many more are on the horizon.”
“THE Greatest downhill skier – PERIOD! Mikaela, that all-time record doesn’t stand a chance against you. Can’t wait to see you crush it. Keep skiing fast, strong, and having fun!”
“Simply the best! And a great day overall for the USA women with a first for Mikaela, seventh for Paula Moltzan, and tenth for Nina OBrien!”
“She’s doing what many thought was not possible. Three more wins Mikaela. Go girl.”
Many wished fellow skiers, Paula Moltzan and Nina O’Brien as well. The fans were undivided on Shiffrin’s magnificent success. Some even encouraged her to ace the ultimate record of 86 wins by Swedish surfer, Ingemar Stenmark. Besides, how do you think boyfriend skier Aleksander Kilde hailed his champion other half?
Aleksander Kilde’s heartwarming gesture for Mikaela Shiffrin.
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2-time Olympian medalist, Aleksander Kilde took to his Instagram to laud girlfriend, Shiffrin on her historical achievement. He added a brief note with the update that reflected his love for the skier. Kilde added a video of Shiffrin’s winning minute and wrote, “GOAT.” Moreover, the story featured her expressing her joy as the results went live.
The duo’s great start to the year is certainly grabbing attention from the skiing world. The Norwegian athlete also clinched the sixth title in the 2023 Men’s downhill World Cup.
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Way to go for the power couple! Let us know if you cheered on to the new queen of the Alpines.