On Saturday, February 8th, American skier Mikaela Shiffrin claimed victory in the World Cup downhill at St. Moritz, edging out Italian skier Sofia Goggia by just 0.02 seconds. It was a thrilling finish to an exciting race, as Shiffrin and Goggia battled it out for the top spot.
Shiffrin, who is the reigning Olympic and world champion in slalom and giant slalom, had never won a World Cup downhill before. She was the favorite going into the race, but Goggia put up a fierce challenge and nearly pulled off the upset. In the end, Shiffrin’s time of 1 minute, 40.90 seconds was just enough to edge out Goggia’s 1:40.92.
The victory was a huge moment for Shiffrin, who has been on a tear lately. She has won seven of her last eight World Cup races, and is now the first American woman to win a World Cup downhill since Lindsey Vonn in 2009.
The victory was also a huge moment for American skiing in general. With Shiffrin’s win, the U.S. now has two women on the podium in the downhill this season, with Vonn finishing third in the previous race in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
It was an exciting finish to an exciting race, and it’s clear that Shiffrin is on top of her game right now. With her win in St. Moritz, she has solidified her place as one of the top skiers in the world. It will be exciting to see what she can do next!
