Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Skiing After Injury, Finishes 10th in Courchevel Slalom

The 29-year-old skier prioritizes recovery and preparation for the upcoming world championships over chasing her 100th World Cup victory.

Mikaela Shiffrin competed in her first race since a November crash left her with a puncture wound and severe muscle trauma, finishing 10th in the Courchevel World Cup slalom event.
Shiffrin, who underwent abdominal surgery and intensive rehabilitation, emphasized that her focus is on recovery and regaining form ahead of the world championships in Austria next month.
Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic won the slalom race, with Shiffrin finishing 2.04 seconds behind, after placing fifth in the first run but struggling with timing in the second.
The American skier expressed gratitude for being back on the slopes and described the race as a critical step in her recovery process and preparation for future competitions.
Shiffrin, the all-time leader in World Cup wins, remains on the verge of her landmark 100th victory but stated that her current priority is rebuilding strength and rhythm.