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Mikaela Shiffrin is once again proving why she is the queen of slalom and arguably the greatest ski racer in history. Just days ago, Shiffrin kicked off the Olympic season with a commanding victory in the World Cup slalom opener in Levi, Finland, notching her 102nd career World Cup win. According to TNT Sports and the Associated Press, Shiffrin dominated both runs on Levi Black, finishing a full 1.66 seconds ahead of rising star Lara Colturi, and in doing so, captured her unprecedented ninth reindeer – an iconic Levi prize adding to her quirky herd, which she lovingly names herself. The newest member, a male, has yet to be christened as Shiffrin says she waits to meet each reindeer before naming them.

After a challenging 2024-2025 season marred by a serious puncture wound at Killington and tough bouts with PTSD, Shiffrin told the Vail Daily that she’s “the strongest she’s been in a long time,” thanks in part to a focused rehabilitation period that let her rebuild both physically and mentally. She’s open about how last season’s struggles, particularly missing much of the year and returning tentatively to giant slalom, were invaluable learning experiences. Her physiotherapist and team report Shiffrin’s foundation is “solid,” and Shiffrin herself is more trusting in her team than ever before.

The win in Levi isn’t just a return to form, it’s a continuation of her dominance: this marks her third straight Levi win and her fifth in six years at the famously technical course. Plus, it's her 65th slalom triumph, an extraordinary tally, further extending her record and putting the younger generation on notice. Shiffrin told the International Ski Federation that Finland is “starting to feel like home,” and she gushed about her enjoyment and comfort on the Levi slope.

There’s an extra buzz this season since all roads will lead to Milano Cortina for the Winter Olympics this February. Shiffrin emphasizes that each race is now an opportunity to perfect not just physical technique but racing mentality under pressure – a challenge she’s taking on with renewed focus and, as Eurosport highlighted, tactical aggression. Her thoughtful comments about overcoming nerves and “making friends with racing” show how her approach has evolved, now balancing experience with the hunger to push boundaries in her early thirties.

As for social media, fans and sports outlets worldwide have been buzzing about her historic 102nd win and the addition of yet another reindeer to her flock. While there haven't been notable off-slope business moves or major public appearances reported in the past 24 hours, her on-snow performance is dominating the headlines and setting a definitive tone for the coming season.

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