Overview

• Mikaela Shiffrin secured a gold medal in the team combined event at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Austria, marking a significant comeback after a serious injury.
• She suffered a crash in November 2024 during a giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont, resulting in a deep puncture wound and trauma to her oblique muscles, requiring surgery and months of recovery.
• Shiffrin withdrew from defending her giant slalom title due to lingering trauma and fear, describing her struggles as akin to PTSD from the crash.
• Her fifth-place finish in the slalom event ended her streak of podium finishes at world championships but highlighted her resilience in returning to elite competition.
• Shiffrin now looks ahead to upcoming World Cup races, with her 100th career World Cup win still within reach as she continues her recovery and pursuit of new milestones.