Mikaela Shiffrin clinches record ninth world slalom title as Olympics loom

• American seals title with two races to spare

• 30-year-old will be favorite for Olympic gold

Mikaela Shiffrin has locked up the slalom season title with the Olympics looming to become the first skier in the six-decade history of the World Cup with nine season titles in one discipline.

The American star might have to share her record soon, though, as US teammate Lindsey Vonn has eight downhill titles and holds a commanding lead in those standings.