US EditionShiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuries
Shiffrin is focusing on slalom and giant slalom after two major crashes and aims for a cautious approach with a possibly reduced World Cup schedule, officials said.
- Mikaela Shiffrin reaffirmed on October 9 at Atomic’s Media Day in Salzburg that she will skip Downhill racing this World Cup season.
- This decision comes after two seasons disrupted by injuries, most notably a serious knee accident during a downhill event in Cortina d'Ampezzo in January 2024.
- After her injuries and experiencing post-traumatic stress, Shiffrin reduced her competition schedule and emphasized slalom and giant slalom training.
- She stated, "There is no chance I will compete in downhill this season," and described her confidence as "getting better" in a recent interview.
- Shiffrin plans a selective approach, with super-G off her schedule until at least December 14, highlighting caution ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
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After two major crashes the last two seasons, one that led to a battle with PTSD and a worrisome drop in her rankings points, American skiing standout Mikaela Shiffrin is entering the upcoming Olympic season on a more positive note. “My confidence is getting better, generally I feel […]
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Shiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuries
After two major crashes the last two seasons and a battle with PTSD, American skiing standout Mikaela Shiffrin is entering the upcoming Olympic season on a more positive note.
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Mikaela Shiffrin at the Atomic Media Day at Salzburg, Austria, on October 9, 2025. | Image: SnowBrains Mikaela Shiffrin has made her intentions clear for the upcoming 2025–26 ski season and the Olympic year. The American alpine star reaffirmed her decision to skip Downhill racing, telling SnowBrains at the Atomic’s annual Media Day on October 9, “No Downhill.” “I have Super-G open,” the 30-year-old added, hinting at a more selective but focused …
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