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Alpine Skiing – FIS Alpine Ski World Cup – Meribel, France – March 20, 2022 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. celebrates on the podium after winning the overall Globe trophy REUTERS/Christian Hartmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Mikaela Shiffrin has been sharing snippets from her life on her YouTube channel, in the content series Moving Right Along. The acclaimed ‘Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT) among alpine skiers, has astounded her fans with a newly released episode, titled ‘Off Season’. This highly anticipated season finale offers a captivating peek into Shiffrin’s off-season activities with her significant other and alpine skiing colleague, Aleksander Kilde.
Discerning viewers of Mikaela Shiffrin’s video witness a powerful dedication to excellence – one embodied in her ambitious pursuits, from steering her skis down the slopes of Norway to a vigorously curated training program of Pilates, weightlifting, and biking. Their mesmerized eyes trace her journey as they are reminded that with every day, she relentlessly moves closer to her goals and her dreams.
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Mikaela Shiffrin’s ‘GOAT’ mentality shines through
Mikaela Shiffrin, the illustrious contemporary skiing champion, exudes ambition and enthusiasm in her documentary. “It gives me so much more energy in my mentality to put in the effort and to do the 4 am wake-ups.”, she explains, underlining her dedication to her craft while reinforcing her voracious commitment to excellence. This unyielding drive, alongside her strict regimen of rising early, exemplifies her unparalleled focus on success.
With an unfaltering bond to nature and a strong relationship with Aleksander Kilde, she demonstrated remarkable resilience even after the unfortunate loss of her father in 2020. At first glance, it appeared she had been dealt a difficult hand, but she held out with a resilient ‘GOAT’ mentality. This is expressed when she says, “There’s not really an ‘off season’ in our sport. When we’re not competing, we’re either in the gym or training on snow. It’s a whirlwind, but I love it,” and her declaration that “I couldn’t imagine it any other way.” Her story is more than an emotional journey of overcoming her obstacles; it also leaves us with an uplifting message: that, regardless of the odds, hope is still present.
Future plans and quest for balance
Mikaela Shiffrin’s dedication to skiing was unwavering until her disappointing performance at the Beijing Olympics 2022 cast a thick blanket of confusion and frustration over her life.
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She now finds it crucial to contemplate her future, questioning whether to keep competing up until the 2026 Winter Olympics or if retirement should be her next step. In the search for balance and inner satisfaction, Shiffrin has placed her well-being and happiness above any success on the slopes.

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Mikaela Shiffrin stands as the epitome of remarkable tenacity despite the heart-wrenching tragedies she has experienced, such as the unfortunate passing of her beloved father. Nothing can stand in the way of her indomitable spirit and inspiring journey across a myriad of domains—skiing, reading, music, and nature. She disrupts the skiing world with her boldness and victorious accomplishments, nonchalantly overcoming obstacles at every turn.
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