Mikaela Shiffrin Close to Reaching Legend Lindsey Vonn’s Record at the Upcoming World Cup Event

Published 03/01/2022, 10:30 AM EST

This year’s World Cup event in Switzerland offers many narratives. The major talking point will be the return of Mikaela Shiffrin, however. After a disappointing Winter Olympics, Shiffrin’s mental fortitude is up for a big test. The two-time Olympic gold medalist had a forgettable Olympics and would return to create history at the World Cup.

No matter what she endured in Beijing, she will remain one of the best skiers in the world. Significantly, she is an outstanding talent and remains at her peak. A victory in the World Cup event would elevate her status as one of the best in the sport.

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Mikaela Shiffrin looks to make history

With revenge on the cards, she can also create history by tying Lindsey Vonn for most World Cups with four wins. Vonn won had a three-peat from 2008 to 2010. After that, she won one more in 2012. On the other hand, Shiffrin won three titles from 2017 to 2019. Thus, she can tie Vonn’s record of World Cup titles if she delivers a performance for the ages. Fans are awaiting her to start strong as she looks to reclaim what is hers!

Although the World Cup title is tied up at the top, Shiffrin has a chance. Her long-time rival Petra Vlhova won the gold medal in her signature slalom competition. Shiffrin did not finish the competition after sliding off, after hitting the gates. This happened after she crashed out of the giant slalom competition.

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Vlhova is the 2021 World Cup title winner and she will match her for pace at the prestigious competition in Switzerland. The most title wins by a women’s skier is by Annemarie Moser-Pröll who dominated the 1970s.

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Return from the dust?

As she sets her sights on the record, her form leading to the competition is sketchy. Out of all the competitions she had in Beijing, the Super-G event saw her finish ninth. That was her best finish. Leading to the World Cup event, she has her work cut out to take her to the top.

Being a legendary skier, she has recorded 73 wins in her career and hopefully can make a grand comeback in Switzerland. To sum up, she needs this to put the disappointment behind her. Thus, with a world record to break, do you think Shiffrin can reclaim her form and deliver a masterclass?

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Jacob Gijy is a US Sports and NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Gijy finished his Masters in Counselling Psychology and worked in a hospital for 2 years before his passion for sports compelled him to find his way to sports journalism. A fan of the great Tim Duncan, he is always ready to pick up a debate with anyone who does not offer the center the respect he deserves.

Mikaela Shiffrin Close to Reaching Legend Lindsey Vonn’s Record at the Upcoming World Cup Event

Mikaela Shiffrin looks to make history

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Return from the dust?