Courage on the Slopes: Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Competition with Heartfelt Message

Mikaela wrote on her instagram ”Before stepping back into the start gate of Giant Slalom, I want thank my teammates who have helped me to wrap my head around the realness and validity of the psychological symptoms involved in this return.

They have helped me to understand that the only way forward (aside from time) is to keep trying. Also, a special thanks to my team for their work and patience and determination that we can tackle this challenge, together🩵

I do not yet feel entirely myself…but I do feel enough of myself to be here…and for now, that is enough “