After Refusing Definition by Records, Mikaela Shiffrin ?Humbled? by Stellar Surprise Amid Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023/24

In the realm of alpine skiing, Mikaela Shiffrin continues to push the boundaries of winning records with her tireless pursuit of perfection. However, before entering the 58th Alpine Skiing World Cup season, she set her priorities straight. And after becoming the winningest skier, Shiffrin told Forbes, ?It?s always been more like, I?m doing this sport because I love the sport, I love to improve.?

Despite her humble ground, Mikaela increased her participation to include more disciplines during the season. And just around the time she needed a morale boost, Shiffrin took home another coveted top skiing title, quite like proving she’s her only competition.

Mikaela Shiffrin adds another title under her wings

At the FIS Forum Alpinum in Soelden on October 27, Mikaela Shiffrin received the “Skieur d’Or AIJS” trophy from the members of AIJS wishing her a successful next season. Mikaela posted a heartfelt message and a picture of herself accepting the trophy on Twitter (X). She captioned it, “Honored and humbled to once again receive the ?Skieur d?Or AIJS ? Serge Lang Trophy”…and it was such a nice surprise to have one of my biggest idols, @MillerBode, present it to me in S?lden. Thanks so much for the recognition!“

Every winter, the most competent alpine skier from the previous season is named the “AIJS Skieur d’Or,” a title chosen through a vote held by AIJS journalists. The selection procedure includes crucial factors such as World Cup, Olympic, and World Championship victories. The winner’s exceptional athletic ability and overall contributions to the sport of skiing are recognized by this esteemed award. Shiffrin now stands with such luminaries as Lindsey Vonn, Phil Mahre, and Bode Miller.

What’s this season holding for her? Although her victory record is impressive, she would tie the record for the most important yearly trophy in Alpine skiing?the coveted crystal globe?if she were to win her sixth overall, Shiffrin would surpass Austrian Annemarie Moser-Pr?ll. The Colorado native, 28, is honored as the “Skier of the Season” for the third time now. Previously winning it in 2017 and 2019. After rekindling hopes with a recent update, the backing of her compatriot for her season showed the depth of her fanbase.

Alpine skiing icon cheers for Shiffrin

When the season began American ski legend Bode Miller believed that Shiffrin would have another terrific season. And that she might become the first Alpine skier to win 100 World Cups. Miller backed his faith in Mikaela in an interview saying, ?She certainly has the consistency to do it.?? This March she surpassed Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86 wins with 88 career wins becoming the winningest alpine skier.

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However, Shiffrin opened the women’s giant slalom at Soelden, finishing sixth, in spite of these expectations. Millier also stated, ?She is surely exceptional and we?re witnessing the best there?s ever been. That?s something to be excited about.?? A similar promise keeps Shiffrin’s fans anticipating her milestone as her racing achievements highlights continue to fascinate the world.

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