US EditionMikaela Shiffrin Receives Fine for Breaking Rule at Stifel Copper Cup
Mikaela Shiffrin was fined 999 Swiss Francs for a first-time late arrival at a mandatory bib draw after reportedly getting lost, officials said.
- On Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, Mikaela Shiffrin won the women’s slalom at the Stifel Copper Cup at Copper Mountain in Frisco, marking her 104th World Cup podium after racing twice in two days.
- The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said it informed Mikaela Shiffrin on Saturday, Nov. 29, that she would be fined for arriving late to the mandatory pre-race bib draw for top 15 athletes.
- FIS rule 9.4 states competitors ranked 1-15 must check in on time for the public starting-number draw, and failure to do so triggers an automatic 999 Swiss Franc fine, equal to $1,242.48.
- Because it was her first offense under rule 9.4, Mikaela Shiffrin received the minimum fine instead of the 5,000 Swiss Franc elevated penalty, small compared to her $63,549 race earnings.
- The episode highlights that mandatory public draws apply to top-ranked technical alpine competitors and are enforced, as SnowBrains.com reported Mikaela Shiffrin got lost en route to the draw, an uncommon lapse for the two-time Olympic gold medalist.
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Mikaela Shiffrin receives fine for breaking rule at Stifel Copper Cup
It was a big weekend for Mikaela Shiffrin. Not only did the two-time Olympic gold medalist race twice in the span of two days at the Stifel Copper Cup, but Shiffrin was also able to secure her 104th World Cup podium on Sunday, Nov. 30. On top of the monumental win, Shiffrin was informed by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) that she will be receiving a fine for arriving late to the pre-race bib draw on Saturday, Nov. 29. Accord…
As those responsible emphasize, the rules in alpine skiing apply equally to everyone - even to the greatest icons in the sport.
American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin had an unusual incident the night before her World Cup slalom race in her home town of Copper Mountain, Colorado. Even though she lives only about a 20-minute drive from the race venue, she missed the public draw for her starting numbers. The International Ski Federation (Fis) fined her 1,070 euros.
Mikaela Shiffrin has enchanted everyone with her slalom victory in Copper Mountain. But even this brilliant triumph did not protect her from a curious fine.
Alpine skiing's greatest ever, Mikaela Shiffrin, has started the season in fantastic form. She's won the first three races of the World Cup series by huge margins (1.66 seconds in Levi, 1.23 in Gurgl, 1.57 in Copper), and her popularity has already skyrocketed. But now she's making the most of it.
Mikaela Shiffrin Fined for Breaking FIS Rule at Copper Mountain, CO
FIS is not turning a blind eye on Shiffrin’s tardiness and has fined the U.S. athlete. | Image: Shiffrin Fans IG Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 104th World Cup podium on Sunday, November 30, at Copper Mountain, Colorado, but the win was accompanied by an unexpected setback: a fine for arriving late to the pre-race bib draw. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 104th World Cup Victory at FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom in Copper Mountain, CO According to …
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