Mikaela Shiffrin meets her reindeer after winning the women's slalom event at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland.
Mikaela Shiffrin meets her reindeer after winning the women's slalom event at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland.
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Shiffrin has had a dominant start to the 2016-17 season. She tops the overall standings, 80 points clear of her nearest rival, Lara Gut.
Shiffrin has had a dominant start to the 2016-17 season. She tops the overall standings, 80 points clear of her nearest rival, Lara Gut.
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Marcel Hirscher of Austria won the men's competition, naming his "trophy" Leo. Both Hirscher and Shiffrin won in 2013, meaning this is the second reindeer they can claim ownership of.
Marcel Hirscher of Austria won the men's competition, naming his "trophy" Leo. Both Hirscher and Shiffrin won in 2013, meaning this is the second reindeer they can claim ownership of.
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Slovenia's Tina Maze meets her reindeer, Viktor, after winning in 2014. Maze retired from professional skiing earlier this season.
Slovenia's Tina Maze meets her reindeer, Viktor, after winning in 2014. Maze retired from professional skiing earlier this season.
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Hirscher with his reindeer from 2013, named Lars after his father. He went on to win the overall title that year.
Hirscher with his reindeer from 2013, named Lars after his father. He went on to win the overall title that year.
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Levi is the most northerly venue on the World Cup circuit, with temperatures dropping to as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Levi is the most northerly venue on the World Cup circuit, with temperatures dropping to as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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