The best moment of the FIS Ski World Cup is finally here. What was due in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, has been accounted for in the Ski World Cup 2022. It was everything Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde have ever hoped for since they met each other. To be the champions together. Now that they’ve finally accomplished it, what more can they wish for?
Shiffrin the 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧! 🔥
Mikaela Shiffrin wins her third downhill of her career in 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻🏆
The American adds 100 points to her lead at the top of the overall World Cup standings 💯#fisalpine | @MikaelaShiffrin | @usskiteam pic.twitter.com/uuodYvZ57b
— Eurosport (@eurosport) March 16, 2022
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In today’s downhill event in France, the skiing couple was able to set some serious couple goals. While Mikaela Shiffrin added a 100 points lead over her rival Petra Vlhova for the world cup standing, Aleksander Kilde defeated Beat Feuz of china to lift the trophy.
Isn’t Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Kilde the cutest sports couple ever?
The couple has waited for this moment to happen for a very long time. Winning a World Cup race together is something they are going to cherish for the rest of their lives. They have been through a lot, but they always had each other and their moment of glory is finally here.
That *WINNING* feeling…
Congrats, @MikaelaShiffrin🥇…and @AleksanderKilde 🏆. #couplegoals pic.twitter.com/adqUo39JEX
— U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team (@usskiteam) March 16, 2022
Overall, it’s Mikaela Shiffrin‘s third victory in the downhill race and now she is even closer to join Lindsey Vonn in the four world cup titles list.
Mikaela Shiffrin is way ahead of Petra Vlhova now
The major attraction of the FIS Ski World Cup was the battle between world number Mikaela Shiffrin and the Beijing Olympic gold medalists Petra Vlhova. Both the skiers started the world cup with the same number of points, but Mikaela was always ahead of her Slovakian rival with some points.
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Moreover, this spectacular victory might have demoralized Petra’s quest to be at the top against her American rival. After today’s results, she is lagging behind with a substantial lead. However, there are still three more races left in the finals and anything can happen.
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For now, Mikaela Shiffrin is the happiest person on the planet right now.