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Who is better, Mikaela Shiffrin or Lindsey Vonn?

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Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn are both elite American Alpine skiers who have had distinguished careers. Shiffrin has the edge in World Cup victories: As of January 2026 she has 107 wins, and Vonn has 84. Shiffrin has three Olympic gold medals and one silver, while Vonn has one gold medal and two bronze. Shiffrin specializes in slalom events, whereas Vonn is best known for downhill.