“I was really lucky,” Shiffrin recalled, “because it was probably like a millimeter from my colon.” The injury, which required surgery, forced her to confront the uncertainty of her return and re-evaluate her priorities. However, she could face a long road to her return to the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup.Shiffrin’s career has been quite […]
“I was really lucky,” Shiffrin recalled, “because it was probably like a millimeter from my colon.” The injury, which required surgery, forced her to confront the uncertainty of her return and re-evaluate her priorities. However, she could face a long road to her return to the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup.Shiffrin’s career has been quite a whirlwind. From winning her first World Cup slalom at just 16 years old to becoming the youngest Olympic slalom champion at 18, she has consistently shattered records and defied expectations. However, the path to greatness has not been without its challenges.The USA alpine skier, has been sidelined due to injury, a cruel twist of fate as she was on the verge of achieving a historic milestone. With 99 World Cup victories to her name, she was on the brink of securing her career’s 100th World Cup victory when she crashed in the second run of the giant slalom in Killington, resulting in a deep puncture to her oblique muscle.
The recent injuries have undoubtedly taken their toll. The incident at Killington served as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with elite-level sports. Despite these challenges, Shiffrin remains optimistic. She views these setbacks as valuable life lessons, opportunities for growth and reflection. “It just depends on how I improve over the next weeks and months,” she said regarding her recovery.ADVERTISEMENT
