OT: Shiffrin ties Vonn with victory number 82

[johnmpsu]

Wins GS for number 82. Ties Vonn for most women's world cup victories. Four short of Stenmark. She's only 27. A great accomplishment and a shame it's not appreciated more here in the US.

Shiffrin equals Vonn with 82nd career World Cup win on Sunday in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

82 down, one to go. Mikaela Shiffrin’s climb to all-time greatness reached its penultimate step on Sunday morning in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, as the American won her 82nd career World Cup race, tying her with...

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[johnmpsu]

Vonn's comment on Shiffrin:
"I’m really happy for Mikaela Shiffrin. Records are meant to be broken and it’s a sign of progress. And if anyone is to break my record, I’m really happy that it’s an American. 🇺🇸
She’s going to continue pushing the limits and continue to inspire other Americans. It just speaks for our country as a whole and what we’re capable of doing. 🇺🇸
There were a lot of women who paved the way for me. And now it’s her turn to pave the way for the next generation." – Lindsey Vonn