Mikaela Shiffrin Wins The Courchevel Night Slalom, Her 105th World Cup Victory
Under the dazzling floodlights of the Émile-Allais stadium, Mikaela Shiffrin once again proved why she is the undisputed queen of slalom skiing. The American superstar dominated both runs to capture her 105th career World Cup victory and extend her perfect slalom streak this season to five wins in five races. The night slalom in Courchevel is one of the most anticipated events on the alpine calendar, blending sport with spectacle. Thousands of fans packed the stands, their cheers echoing through the crisp alpine air as racers carved down the floodlit piste.
Race Results (Top 3):
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Mikaela Shiffrin (USA)
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Camille Rast (SUI)
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Lena Duerr (GER)
Key Highlights
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Record Breaker: Shiffrin extends her all-time record to 105 World Cup victories.
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Perfect Streak: She is now 4-for-4 in slalom races this season (Levi, Gurgl, Copper Mountain, Courchevel).
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Olympic Form: With the 2026 Games less than two months away, Shiffrin’s dominance in the technical disciplines appears unshakable.
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Notables: Rising star Lara Colturi (ALB) recorded a DNF in the first run, ending her streak of podium finishes.
The American superstar, who entered the race with a perfect slalom record for the 2025-26 season, delivered two masterful runs to defeat Swiss challenger Camille Rast and German veteran Lena Duerr. The victory marks Shiffrin’s fourth consecutive slalom win of the season and further cements her status as the heavy favorite for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.
Shiffrin laid the groundwork for her victory with a dominant first run, building a commanding 0.83-second advantage over Rast. While rivals faltered on the icy, technical course—including Albanian teenager Lara Colturi, who straddled a gate—Shiffrin skied with her trademark blend of precision and aggression.
In the second run, skiing last as the leader, Shiffrin refused to play it safe. She attacked the rhythmic set, extending her lead through the steep middle section and crossing the finish line with a combined time that put her well clear of the field.
"It’s always a special atmosphere here under the lights," Shiffrin said in the finish area, greeted by the roar of the French crowd. "The surface was incredible, and I just tried to push as hard as I could. To get number 105 here, in front of this energy, feels amazing."
Camille Rast held on to secure second place, continuing her strong season, while Lena Duerr rounded out the podium in third.
The race was not without drama. Rising star Lara Colturi of Albania, who had podiumed in the first three slaloms of the season, failed to finish after a costly mistake. Croatian champion Zrinka Ljutic and Austrian Katharina Liensberger also exited prematurely, underscoring the unforgiving nature of the icy Courchevel course.
For Shiffrin, the victory further cements her legacy as the greatest slalom skier in history. For Rast, it signals the arrival of a new contender on the world stage. And for Duerr, it reinforces her reputation as one of the most consistent technical specialists in the sport.
The win continues a historic run for the 30-year-old Shiffrin, who recently surpassed the 100-win milestone earlier this year. With the "perfect season" in slalom still alive, the rest of the World Cup tour now heads to Val d'Isère, but the story in the Alps remains the same: Mikaela Shiffrin is skiing faster, cleaner, and more consistently than anyone else in history.
