“Possibly Best”: Mikaela Shiffrin Pens Heartfelt Note After Debut Race on Home Turf at Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023/24

Despite suffering multiple setbacks, Mikaela Shiffrin keeps rising to the occasion. As the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup is in its full flow in Kellington, Shiffrin once again stole the spotlight. She made controlled runs down the hill, adding a maiden feather to her cap in the Giant Slalom event.

Shiffrin has the highest number of World Cup victories under her belt. She aims to reach the 100 mark soon with just 11 more wins needed. After reaching the 89th mark in Levi, Shiffrin returned victorious at her home turf in Kellington. Soon after, she penned a heartfelt note of gratitude towards her fans

Mikaela Shiffrin expresses gratitude in the latest update

Mikaela Shiffrin is already an alpine skiing legend. However, there was one thing lacking in her career-giant slalom victory at the World Cup. GS has been a part of the annual race weekend on the East Coast, and Shiffrin hasn’t tasted the victory yet in this discipline. However, she finally changed her fortunes at Kellington in the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023/24.

Shiffrin expressed her gratitude through an Instagram story despite not being able to get her 90th World Cup win. “Possibly the best surface we’ve skied here-thank you @killingtonmtn, Cowboy, and the entire crew,” Shiffrin wrote in her caption. She finished 3rd on the podium, her maiden victory in the Giant Slalom discipline. 

The 28-year-old was placed 5th at the end of the first round as New Zealand’s Alice Robinson finished at the top. However, Shiffrin soon redeemed herself with a brilliant 2nd run. She finished 3rd on the podium, a remarkable achievement given that it was her maiden GS appearance. Adding to her challenges, she was battling with an injury as well.

Shiffrin feeling better after crash

After the race concluded, Mikaela Shiffrin expressed her happiness over this monumental victory. “I’m actually so happy with my run. I think it’s actually the best GS I have skied on this hill”, the American said. Coming to Kellington, Shiffrin was also nursing his knee injury which she had suffered before the Levi race.

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Earlier Shiffrin suffered a minor crash before securing her 89th World Cup victory in Levi. She damaged her knee slightly. However, the 28-year-old said that she is feeling better now. “I can push, so that’s good.”, she added. With still a lot to play for in Kellington, fans would be hoping for Mikaela Shiffrin to produce another stellar run down the hill.

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