Mikaela Shiffrin Overcomes Injury to Win Team Gold at World Championships

After a severe crash and surgery, Shiffrin returns to competition but grapples with mental and physical challenges.

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.