URGENT UPDATE: In a thrilling display of skill, Camille Rast has ended Mikaela Shiffrin‘s six-race slalom winning streak at the World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. This shocking development occurred on January 4, 2026, when Rast delivered a stunning two-run time of 1 minute, 40.20 seconds, pulling ahead of Shiffrin by just 14 hundredths of a second.
Rast’s remarkable victory not only cements her position as Shiffrin’s primary rival ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics but also showcases the rising talent in women’s skiing, especially after the recent injuries of competitors like Katharina Liensberger and Petra Vlhova. “I gave everything I had this weekend,” Rast exclaimed, reflecting on her back-to-back wins, which included a giant slalom victory the previous day.
As the competition heated up, the two ski stars distanced themselves from the rest of the field early on, with Wendy Holdener finishing third, trailing by more than 1.83 seconds. Shiffrin, who had been on a dominant run, expressed pride in her performance, saying, “I pushed so hard… it was really good turns; I felt like I was flying.”
Rast’s triumph signifies a critical shift in the competitive landscape. Shiffrin, who had previously won the final slalom of the last season and opened the Olympic campaign with five victories, now faces a formidable challenge as Rast grows in strength and confidence. The World Cup record for consecutive slalom wins in a single season is eight, held by skiing legends Vreni Schneider and Janica Kostelic.
The race was not without its challenges, as some top athletes struggled, with Zrinka Ljutic experiencing her fourth DNF in six races. However, Shiffrin praised the depth of the field, noting, “It’s been really impressive to see the women coming down… they are finding speed and time somewhere in the course that I can’t imagine where.”
Looking ahead, the World Cup circuit continues with a super-G and downhill event in Zauchensee, but attention will soon shift to the next slalom scheduled for January 13 in Flachau, where Shiffrin has historically excelled.
This development marks a pivotal moment in the season, creating a thrilling narrative as Shiffrin and Rast prepare to clash again. With Rast now firmly in the spotlight, fans and analysts will be eagerly watching how this rivalry unfolds in the lead-up to the Olympic Games.
Stay tuned for updates on this evolving story as the competition heats up!
