Mikaela Shiffrin is gearing up for the 2024-25 Alpine skiing season with clear goals in mind. After an injury-disrupted 2023-24 season, she’s shifting focus to technical events: slalom, giant slalom and super-G, while downhill takes a back seat ¹. This decision stems from her experience last season, where she won the downhill in St. Moritz but crashed in Cortina D’Ampezzo, spraining ligaments in her left leg .
Shiffrin’s motivation remains strong, driven by her desire to improve and give back to the sport. She believes she has more to offer, citing her ability to ski faster and refine her technique ¹. With 97 World Cup wins under her belt, Shiffrin’s dedication is admirable.
Recently, she made a remarkable comeback in Åre, Sweden, claiming her 96th World Cup victory despite being sidelined with a left leg injury ². This triumph marked her eighth world cup slalom title, tying the record for most season titles in any Alpine skiing classification ².
Looking ahead, Shiffrin’s sights are set on the 2024-25 season, where she’ll likely face stiff competition from rivals like Sofia Goggia, who’s also recovering from injury ¹. With her sights on 100 World Cup wins, Shiffrin’s determination will undoubtedly make the upcoming season thrilling.
