Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Overcomes Injury: 'I'm Gunning for Gold'.
Published In: People, 2026, v. 105, n. 2. P. 40 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: FINAN, EILEEN; CARUSO, SKYLER 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Mikaela Shiffrin's journey of recovery and preparation for the upcoming Winter Olympics following a severe injury sustained during a World Cup competition. After suffering a punctured abdomen from a crash, Shiffrin faced both physical and mental challenges but has since returned to racing, winning her first five slalom races of the season. Despite her success in slalom, she acknowledges the difficulty of competing in giant slalom, the event where her crash occurred, and expresses her determination to train further as she aims for medals in the Olympics. Shiffrin's resilience is highlighted, along with the support she receives from her fiancé, fellow skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:People. 2026/01, Vol. 105, Issue 2, p40
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Biography
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0093-7673
- Accession Number:190728586
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