UPDATE: Camille Rast has just ended Mikaela Shiffrin’s impressive streak of six consecutive slalom victories with a stunning win at the World Cup in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on January 4, 2026. Rast clocked a two-run total of 1 minute, 40.20 seconds, finishing just 0.14 seconds ahead of Shiffrin, marking a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the 2026 Olympic Games.
This victory not only solidifies Rast’s position as Shiffrin’s primary rival but also highlights the intense competition in women’s alpine skiing. With Olympic silver medalist Katharina Liensberger out due to a season-ending MCL injury and reigning champion Petra Vlhova still recovering from a knee injury, Rast’s performance signals a shift in the dynamics of the sport.
“I gave everything I had this weekend,” Rast said after her back-to-back wins, which included a giant slalom victory the previous day. “Double on the same weekend is quite amazing. I’m so happy.”
In a thrilling contest, Shiffrin expressed pride in her performance, especially in the second run, stating, “I pushed so hard… and could feel that I was flying.” She acknowledged Rast’s outstanding skiing, stating, “She had beautiful skiing — both runs, she was just outstanding.”
Despite finishing second, Shiffrin remains a dominant force, with a record of six consecutive wins earlier this season. She has achieved this feat four times in her career, and the World Cup record for consecutive slalom victories in a single season stands at eight.
Rast had previously shown her potential by leading Shiffrin in the first run at Semmering just a week ago, where Shiffrin ultimately overcame her in deteriorating conditions. This time, however, Rast led from the start, asserting her dominance with the fastest times in key segments of the course.
The competition was fierce, with Swiss skier Wendy Holdener finishing in third place, 1.83 seconds behind Rast. Other top competitors struggled, including defending slalom cup champion Zrinka Ljutic, who recorded a DNF for the fourth time in six races, and Lara Colturi, who fell during her run.
Shiffrin reflected on the competitive field, noting, “It’s been really impressive to see the women coming down, green light… they’re finding speed and time somewhere in the course that I can’t imagine where.”
As the World Cup circuit progresses, the next events will take place in Zauchensee, featuring super-G and downhill races. Slalom fans will be eagerly anticipating the night race in Flachau on January 13, where Shiffrin has previously triumphed five times, though Rast claimed victory there last season.
With this latest development, the stage is set for an exhilarating season, as Rast’s back-to-back wins shake up the standings and heighten anticipation for the Olympic showdown. Fans and athletes alike are now watching closely to see how this new rivalry will unfold in the coming weeks.
