Early exit in Are

Unlucky streak! Will Shiffrin miss the season highlight?

Mikaela Shiffrin is simply not doing well in the giant slalom this year.(Bild: GEPA)

Mikaela Shiffrin's run of bad luck in the giant slalom continued in Are - will she now miss the season highlight in Sun Valley (USA)?

The 29-year-old was eliminated in the first run in Are. This puts her in a very bad position for the World Cup final in the giant slalom. Unbelievable, but true: Shiffrin is only in 29th place in the discipline World Cup. Only the top 25 qualify for the highlight in the US state of Idaho.

500-point mark
Shiffrin's last straw to still be there: she would have to crack the 500-point mark in the overall World Cup. She currently has 377 points. Then she would be able to compete in all races in Sun Valley. Until then, however, there is only one slalom and three speed races left on the program. However, the US American has not competed in a downhill or a super-G since her crash in Cortina d'Ampezzo in January 2024.

As a reminder: Shiffrin has already won the small crystal globe twice in the giant slalom (2018/19 and 2022/23). Her best World Cup result this season was fifth place in Sölden.