“Stenmark by March”: Skiing World Can’t Keep Calm As Legendary Mikaela Shiffrin Inches Too Close to All Time Record

The applause on Mikaela Shiffrin’s epic 83rd win overturning the Lindsey Vonn record had hardly faded when she zoomed past it to eye the ultimate record of 86 wins set by Swedish skier, Ingemar Stenmark. She is unstoppable. Her grand performance in Italy didn’t saturate her quench to achieve greatness. Hence, dazed the skiing world with another remarkable race.

As per Twitter, Shiffrin is steadily pacing onwards to be the greatest skier of all time, at just 27. She asserted her dominance in yet another World Cup win in Mlyn, Czechia, making it her 85th. Phenomenally, her finesse reassures the alpine skiing world as she drifts closer to the books of history. Let’s find out how the fans are reacting to it. 

Fans react to Mikaela Shiffrin’s 85th World Cup win.

The American skier is synonymous with victories now. After grabbing two titles in Italy, she has already teased her supremacy in Czechia with her 85th win today, leaving her just one win away from the zenith. Furthermore, with rising anticipation, Shiffrin’s results on Sunday will be highly awaited. At least that’s what the fans are up to. 

Here are some of the reactions: 

“Now Stenmark by March”

“I am Swedish, Stenmarks’ country, but I still want Mikaela to take over the record of most victories in WC. Goo for it”

“You continue to inspire everyone everywhere to reach for the unreachable with grace and class on and off the snow. Congratulations.” 

“Proud of you, please keep going and make us Coloradans proud, love”

“YES!!! I was hoping I would wake up to this news! And I knew it wasn’t long before she’d get #83!”

“Congrats on the well-deserved record! Absolutely love it!”

“We will all sit in front of the tv tomorrow but no stress.”

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It was her 11th victory of the season. Even though the 2-time Olympic gold medalist might equal Stenmark’s record, it is only after March she’ll have the opportunity to outshine him.

Coming ahead, some insights into her slalom performance in Czechia. 

Mikaela Shiffrin adheres to the top

Setting aside her 84 triumphs, Shiffrin is in for more. She aced the first slalom race taking place at Spindleruv Mlyn in Czech Republic, marking it as the 85th World Cup game. As per reports, German competitor Lena Duerr wasn’t easy tackling down, however, Shiffrin’s only well-acquainted to victories. 

The edgy race had fans and the skiing sphere in whole, holding their breath. Now that she’s won it, fans are expecting her to seal the deal in tomorrow’s slalom. Well, we have our fingers crossed. Do you? Let us know. 

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