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Mikaela Shiffrin Stunned by Brother’s Leadville 100 Completion

Mikaela Shiffrin said she was left speechless by her brother Taylor’s completion of the 161-kilometer Leadville 100 following a six-week training period alongside former pro Cristhian Ravelo.

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Overview

  • Taylor Shiffrin, a 32-year-old data analyst, entered and completed the legendary high-altitude Leadville 100 race covering 100 miles and 3,000 meters of climbing after only six weeks of preparation.
  • He tackled the grueling course in partnership with former professional cyclist Cristhian Ravelo, whom he met by chance shortly before the event.
  • Mikaela Shiffrin traveled to Colorado to cheer on her brother and shared photos from the mountain-bike course on her Instagram feed.
  • In her emotional post the Olympic and World Cup record-holding skier praised Taylor as “the coolest” and said his feat had truly inspired her.
  • The human-interest moment comes as Mikaela continues her off-season training ahead of the World Cup season opener in Sölden scheduled for late October.