Shiffrin keeps Aicher at bay in title race with another slalom win

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Mikaela Shiffrin won a slalom race in Sweden, extending her lead in the overall World Cup standings to 140 points over Germany's Emma Aicher, who achieved a career-best second place. With four races remaining at the finals in Kvitfjell, Norway, Shiffrin's title position is strengthened. Aicher's strong showing signals a competitive conclusion to the season.

Mikaela Shiffrin claimed another big slalom victory on Sunday in Sweden but that was also necessary because her main rival for the overall World Cup title, Emma Aicher, was right behind her in a career best second place. American Shiffrin gained 20 points on Germany's Aicher and takes a lead of 140 points into the remaining four races across all disciplines at the March 21-25 finals in Kvitfjell, Norway.