Mikaela Shiffrin recently reflected on her past season, filled with some major feats and marred by severe setbacks. Her 2025 season began with recovering from the devastating crash she suffered on November 30, 2024, in Killington, Vermont.
Shiffrin smashed into the gate after hitting the snow and toppled over her skis to crash into the protective fence while eyeing her 100th World Cup victory. The American skier suffered a five-centimeter puncture wound near her hip. She was forced to undergo surgery.
However, the multiple-time Olympic medalist was back on the snow exactly two months after the crash. She showed her grit and resilience and went on to record one of her most successful seasons.
The 30-year-old made her return to the slopes on January 30, 2025, in the World Cup slalom race in Courchevel, France. She settled in 10th place. On February 23, 2025, Shiffrin registered her most-anticipated 100th World Cup victory in Sestriere, Italy. A year after Shiffrin made her return to the slope, What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin posted a video of the skier when she was admitted to the hospital. Shiffrin reshared the video on her Instagram story and expressed her gratitude while looking back on the turbulent year.
“The last year has been a rollercoaster and I’m so thankful to be where I am now. Thank you all for your support,” Shiffrin wrote.
In the last skiing event before the 2026 Winter Olympics, Shiffrin earned her ninth slalom World Cup Crystal Globe. She dominated the event at Špindlerův Mlýn on Sunday, January 25, 2026. It also marked her 108th World Cup win.
Mikaela Shiffrin Opens Up On Her Approach For The 2026 Winter Olympics
Mikaela Shiffrin recently revealed her mental approach for the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. She will be making her fourth appearance at the Quadrennial Games.
Opening up about her approach, Shiffrin said she would be competing with an open mind without forcing herself. She wants to enjoy each moment at the upcoming Games.
“This Olympics, I’m coming in with an open mind,” said the Olympian. “Things won’t go according to plan – and that’s okay. It’s so important to be able to enjoy whatever moments you can… and find the peaceful moments, the joyful moments. That’s something I’ve had every single Games.”
Shiffrin is slated to compete in the giant slalom, slalom, and team combined events. The 2026 Winter Olympics will kick off on February 6, 2026.
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