Paris, Oct 23, 2024 (AFP) - Shiffrin to skip downhill, no stress over landmark World Cup victories

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2024-10-23

Mikaela Shiffrin said Wednesday that she would not race any World Cup downhills this season as she aims to become the first racer to win 100 victories on the circuit. Shiffrin started her career with a strong technical base, specialising with no little success in the slalom and giant slalom events. As she has matured, Shiffrin extended her repertoire and began racing alpine skiing's two speed events, the super-G and downhill. Of the 97 World Cup......

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