Mikaela Shiffrin Admits Her Heart Is Not In Skiing After 94 Wins At Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup

In a thrilling showdown on the slopes, Mikaela Shiffrin seized an emotional victory in the women’s World Cup night race. She showcased her tenacity and skill facing off against Slovakian skier Petra Vlhova in yet another gripping chapter of their ongoing slalom rivalry. Shiffrin trailed by a mere 0.07 seconds after the first run however, with a stellar performance in the final run, she secured the win by a remarkable 0.27 seconds.

This triumph held special significance, just nine days after Shiffrin’s challenging race, which she didn’t finish due to a cold. Contributing to the already tumultuous ride, she visited the hospital in Switzerland three days earlier to see her partner, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, after the Norwegian skier’s downhill crash. However, despite clinching her 94th Alpine skiing World Cup recently, Shiffrin candidly revealed what truly matters to her, and it’s not just about the number 94.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s love amidst adversity

Mikaela Shiffrin recently shared a poignant post on X, where she reshared a post from Eric Willemsen highlighting her recent victory. The post revolved around her visit to Kilde, her boyfriend, who was hospitalized in Switzerland after a downhill skiing accident. Expressing her gratitude, Shiffrin emotionally conveyed her pride in the evening and thanked her entire team for their unwavering support.

Shiffrin, who had recovered from an illness and skipped a speed event, shared that although she felt physically healthy, Kilde’s crash had a profound emotional impact on her. She described the last three days as a lifetime and acknowledged the support that helped her reunite with Alex Kilde. However, Shiffrin encapsulated the essence of her experience in the caption: “Focusing is so hard when your heart is elsewhere… but getting to talk to Aleks for a moment was the highlight of the evening.” 

Aleksander Kilde’s season-ending crash in the World Cup Downhill race

On Saturday Aleksander Kilde sustained a season-ending crash during the World Cup downhill race in Wengen, Switzerland. Following an early run crash and a sideline collision, the 31-year-old athlete was transferred to a hospital by air ambulance. The medical update showed a dislocation of his shoulder and an incision on the calf but without any fractures.

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Regrettably, Kilde’s season concluded with the team doctor confirming the news to a Norwegian broadcaster, stating, “The season is over, the ski season is over. Now we’re aiming for that he’ll be ready for the next season.” This unfortunate turn of events unfolded just after Kilde’s noteworthy triumph in a giant slalom competition in Adelboden, Switzerland, where he clinched his podium position.

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