Mikaela Shiffrin Withdraws from Downhill in New World Cup Season

Shiffrin focuses on slalom, giant slalom, and super-G after a serious crash, as she approaches her 100th career win.

Mikaela Shiffrin, with a record 97 World Cup wins, will not compete in downhill events this season following a severe crash last January.
Shiffrin's decision is influenced by the demanding training schedule required for downhill, opting instead to concentrate on slalom, giant slalom, and super-G.
The crash in Cortina d'Ampezzo resulted in a knee injury that sidelined Shiffrin for six weeks, prompting her to consider retirement briefly.
Shiffrin aims to reach 100 career World Cup wins, starting with technical events in Soelden, Austria, on October 26.
Despite skipping downhill races, Shiffrin plans to participate in as many super-G events as possible, balancing her training focus.