Shiffrin’s second run under the lights in front of a raucous crowd was not as clean as she wanted but she still shined brightest this week in Semmering.

“It is pretty hard to put into words. I skied really strong all three days and was really happy with my feeling,” said Shiffrin.

“I knew it was going to be bumpy and had some tough spots but I have been trying not to look ahead too much,” said Shiffrin. “I did not want to be too conservative on the second run, it wasn’t really planned but I just tried to be athletic and smart and it worked okay.”

It was an All-American affair at the top of the podium with Paula Moltzan (USA) coming in second 0.29 seconds behind her countrywoman.

Shiffrin was happy to share her historic victory with her friend and teammate.

“Sharing a podium with Paula is one of the best podiums of my career. She is working so well and she did it tonight, that is pretty special,” said Shiffrin.