U.S. ski star Shiffrin wins season's first World Cup slalom, Germain 10th
LEVI, Finland (AP) — American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin earned her record-extending 98th career World Cup win Saturday to give herself the chance to compete for victory No. 100 in front of a home crowd.Regardless of her result in a slalom in Austria next week, Shiffrin could reach the milestone in two races in Killington, Vermont on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, respectively.The two-time Olympic champion, who is from Colorado, can almost consider Killington a hometown race because she honed her skills nearby at the Burke Mountain Academy as a teenager.On Saturday, Shiffrin dominated the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season for her 98th win. No other skier, male of female, has won more than 86 races.“Amazing way to start the slalom season, I’m super happy,” the American said.Reigning world champion Laurence St-Germain of St. Ferréol-les-Neiges, Que., placed 10th. The 30-year-old Canadian was two and a quarter seconds back of Shiffrin. An ankle injury limited St-Germain's races last season.She ranked 27th after her…
16 Nov 17:22 · iNFOnews.ca