Mikaela Shiffrin Suffers Severe Injury, Halting Pursuit of 100th World Cup Win

The Olympic skier sustained a puncture wound and muscle trauma during a crash at a World Cup race in Vermont, sidelining her for weeks.

Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during the second run of a giant slalom race at the Killington World Cup, sustaining a deep puncture wound and significant muscle trauma to her right oblique area.
The injury occurred as Shiffrin, 29, was leading the competition and aiming for her milestone 100th World Cup victory before losing control and crashing into safety netting.
Medical assessments confirmed no damage to bones, ligaments, or internal organs, but the wound requires ongoing treatment to prevent infection and allow for healing.
Shiffrin has been sidelined for at least a few weeks, with her return to competition uncertain and her participation in upcoming events, including Beaver Creek, in doubt.
The U.S. Skiing Association expressed concern over the impact of Shiffrin’s absence on Team USA and the lack of a clear successor to her legacy in Alpine skiing.