Mikaela Shiffrin Speaks Out on Recovery, Rivalry, and Return to World Cup Racing

Mikaela Shiffrin, the winningest Alpine skier in World Cup history, is set to make her highly anticipated return to competition on January 30, 2025, just 60 days after a season-disrupting abdominal injury. In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, Shiffrin opened up about the challenges of her recovery, from rebuilding muscle strength to balancing training with healing, and reflected on her excitement to race again. She also shared her thoughts on Petra Vlhová’s absence and the resilience it takes to return mid-season, offering fans a glimpse into her journey back to the top of the sport.

By | 2025-01-31T05:36:28-07:00 January 25th, 2025 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin Speaks Out on Recovery, Rivalry, and Return to World Cup Racing

Petra Vlhová Withdraws from 2025 World Championships

Petra Vlhová, one of Alpine skiing’s brightest stars and Mikaela Shiffrin’s fiercest rival, will miss the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach as she continues her recovery from a serious knee injury sustained last season. Despite positive progress in her rehabilitation, Vlhová and her coach, Mauro Pini, confirmed she is not yet ready to compete for medals. The Slovakian champion is now setting her sights on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.

By | 2025-01-20T08:22:31-07:00 January 20th, 2025 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Petra Vlhová Withdraws from 2025 World Championships

Mikaela Shiffrin on Rivalries, Mental Toughness, and the Road Ahead in Levi

In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, Shiffrin spoke about the impact of her competition with Vlhová, the evolution of her mindset, and her thoughts on the current women’s World Cup field.

By | 2024-11-15T14:11:48-07:00 November 15th, 2024 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin on Rivalries, Mental Toughness, and the Road Ahead in Levi

Women’s Slalom Regular Season Finale: Shiffrin’s Return Sparks Excitement in Åre

Who is skiing, when and how to watch the Sunday, February 11th Women's Soldeu Andorra World Cup Slalom As anticipation builds for the Women’s World Cup Slalom in Soldeu, Andorra, on Sunday, February 10th, ski racing fans expect a riveting competition. With the absence of superstars Petra Vlhová and Mikaela Shiffrin, the race takes on a new dynamic, offering a unique opportunity for emerging talents and competitive veterans to shine.

By | 2024-03-09T11:17:17-07:00 March 9th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Women’s Slalom Regular Season Finale: Shiffrin’s Return Sparks Excitement in Åre

Top World Cup Skiers are Crashing at an Alarming Rate

Severe crashes during races over the past month have involved five former World Cup overall ski champions or Olympic gold medalists.

By | 2024-02-02T13:54:01-07:00 January 28th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Top World Cup Skiers are Crashing at an Alarming Rate
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