It was no doubt just a matter of time but Mikaela Shiffrin finally succeeded Ingemar Stenmark’s record and has become the winning-most athlete in Alpine World Cup history. It all began back in March 2011 when Mikaela made her World Cup debut just two days before her 16th birthday. Here’s a quick video from one of her sponsors honoring her historic achievement while providing some perspective on her long road to get there. Cheers to Mikaela! We are so proud of you!

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....