Mikaela Shiffrin Faces Uncertain Ski Season After Injury and Surgery

The alpine skiing star’s recovery from a November crash and subsequent complications leaves her return to competition unclear.

Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a severe abdominal injury during a crash at the Killington World Cup giant slalom in November 2024.
Complications in her recovery required unexpected surgery to address a muscle tear and remove an old hematoma near her pelvis.
Shiffrin has indicated that her return to competitive skiing this season remains uncertain and depends on her progress in the coming weeks and months.
The injury halted her pursuit of a historic 100th World Cup victory, leaving her currently at 99 career wins.
Shiffrin has expressed gratitude for her career so far and remains reflective about the fine margins and risks inherent in alpine skiing.