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Mikaela Shiffrin is poised to make history by claiming her sixth overall World Cup title, tying the women's record held by Austrian legend Annemarie Moser-Pröll. The American skier dominated the slalom event on Tuesday, securing her ninth win in 10 World Cup starts this season, a remarkable achievement that has placed her on the brink of success.Shiffrin's victory, which came with a substantial margin of 1.32 seconds over Wendy Holdener, earned her 100 points in the overall standings. Meanwhile, Emma Aicher's third-place finish kept her within striking distance, trailing Shiffrin by 85 points with only the season-ending giant slalom race remaining.Shiffrin's impressive performance has been a highlight of the season, with her ninth win in slalom events setting a new single-season record in 60 years on the circuit. Her consistent dominance in slalom has also secured her ninth career slalom season title.The final race on Wednesday presents Aicher with a challenging task: she must win to keep her title hopes alive, while Shiffrin can seal the overall title with a top-15 finish that would earn her at least 16 points. Shiffrin's odds are significantly in her favor, given Aicher's lack of experience in World Cup giant slalom events, where Aicher's best finish is fourth place.Shiffrin's achievements extend beyond her current season; her 110th career race win on Tuesday solidifies her position as the skier with the most World Cup victories, surpassing Ingmar Stenmark's record of 86 wins.“This season has been so exciting, quite like a whirlwind,” Shiffrin reflected. “I’m grateful for it.”