Queen of Slopes Mikaela Shiffrin Bets on Another Skier’s Win Amid Debut Race for Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023/24

 Mikaela Shiffrin is America’s most celebrated Alpine Skiing maestro. The athlete is all set to gatekeep her title this weekend. Just a few days ago, fresh off her triumphant sixth slalom win on Thanksgiving at the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World 2023/24. Along with this, she teams up with other skiing powerhouses. The hall of fame includes Lara Gut-Behrami. This event holds special significance as it returns to a Canadian resort after four decades.

Fan favorites like Petra Vlhova, Behrami, Wendy Holdener, and Shiffrin are expected to steal the spotlight. As the Alpine Ski World Cup anticipates a seamless and thrilling event, Shiffrin’s recent social media buzz, revealing her bet on a Canadian skier, has become the talk of the skiing community.  Who she is betting with was heartwarming for fans. 

 Shiffrin turns heads with her sweet update

The legend, on 2nd December 2023, took to her Instagram handle and added a new post for her growing 1.3 million family. She added her smiling face in ski gear with the caption, “Back-to-back North American (and @ikonpass!!) @fisalpine World Cup races?! Looking forward to racing in @monttremblant for the first time…it’s beautiful, and everyone has been so welcoming! Word on the street is that there’s a big passion for ski racing here…so make sure to cheer loud, everyone. (And don’t worry, I’m cheering for @valeriegrenier too! Excited and smiling face upside down emoji)”.

The prestigious Quebec resort in Mont Tremblant, Canada, will be hosting the circuit on December 2 and 3. In a nutshell, spectators are set to have another weekend filled with tight hugs, dramatic falls, and heartfelt tears. Speaking of milestones, Mikaela Shiffrin has recently celebrated her 90th World Cup victory being 28. Following this, she is ready to clinch 91st in the allocates list.

A sum up of her 90th grand win

Shiffrin’s last race in Canada was in 2021, where she missed the podium but secured a commendable 6th position in the Super G at Lake Louise.

Vermont’s Killington resort, the largest ski and snowboard haven in Eastern North America, reigns as the Alpine Ski circuit’s cherished venue. Once more, the resort embraced its shining star, witnessing her triumphant return. With a remarkable time of 1 minute and 42.02 seconds, the 28-year-old soared to victory, leaving her formidable rival Vlhova languishing in second place.

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Notably, Shiffrin has claimed victory in six out of the seven slalom events hosted in Killington, solidifying her dominance on these slopes.In short, her recent performance in Killington was nothing short of spectacular, living up to the expectations of the rallying enthusiastic spectators. 

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