Facing Demotivating Setback in Last Race, Mikaela Shiffrin Gives Update on Handling Pressure

The 2023-24 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season opened with Mikaela Shiffrin winning three consecutive events. But her quest for a fourth Championship unexpectedly came up against the wall at Val-d’Isere, and she therefore dealt an utterly demoralizing defeat. Nevertheless, this unexpected development didn’t discourage someone with Shiffrin’s indomitable spirit who was determined to continually better herself.

Despite the setback, Shiffrin stayed focused on the pure joy of skiing, immersing herself in her natural element, and refrained from dwelling on the missed victory. Although she shared the reason behind her near-miss at Val-d’Isere, her resilient attitude and love for the sport remained unwavering.

Mikaela Shiffrin unveils the unseen struggles

Recently, Mikaela Shiffrin shared a deeply moving look at her life on Instagram. In Season 2, Episode 2 of the series ‘Moving Right Along,‘ she courageously provides a glimpse into some behind-the-scenes trials that even this skiing queen must deal with. In this instalment, fans get an up-close look at Shiffrin’s daily struggles. Although her videos on that channel may include incredibly personal revelations, what is equally remarkable about them is the people who work diligently behind the scenes to produce attractive images and perfect editing.

In a recent teaser captioned “Coming #MovingRightAlong, Season 2, Ep. 2,” Shiffrin delves into the theme of pressure, stating, “Pressure can make things feel impossible. Most things are never truly impossible… it’s really how you respond to that, that matters,” accompanied by @adidasterrex. However, in the video itself, Shiffrin articulates, “It’s really how you respond to that that matters. You just have to say to yourself, you can do this.”

Shiffrin encounters a rare setback

In the Val d’Isere super-G, Federica Brignone was in excellent form as she charged her way to victory and also closed a sizeable gap between herself and first-place Mikaela Shiffrin in the World Cup standings. “I tried always to push, always to be ahead, and never be happy with my speed but wanting more. So that was my goal today and I was really aggressive but I let my skis go,” Federica said. In an unexpected turn, Shiffrin encountered a rare setback, failing to garner any points due to a misjudgment at a crucial gate

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With this win, Brignone now trails Shiffrin by 63 points in the overall standings, with Lara Gut closely trailing in third place with 429 points. “I’m free, I’m skiing good, I’m having fun and I’m motivated to try to ski faster, and I think that’s the best thing for the beginning of the season,” Shiffrin said. The forthcoming Courchevel night slalom promises to intensify the competition in the women’s World Cup.

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