The countdown for the final race at the 2023/24 Audi FIS Ski World Cup is coming to a close. And, the alpine skiing queen Mikaela Shiffrin is ready to face the giant slalom race. It’s been a thrilling ride for Shiffrin since the World Cup kicked off in October. With the decisive race around the corner, she is resiliently targeting her third straight victory.
Now, hours ahead of the race, the double Olympic champion posted a major throwback picture, reveling in her past glorious victories at the slalom. She took to her Instagram to post a picture of the same. Let’s take a look.
Mikaela Shiffrin shares a major throwback picture from Courchevel
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The five-time overall globe winner, Mikaela Shiffrin took to her Instagram handle @mikaelashiffrin to post glorious pictures from her past days. Located at Courchevel, France, she captioned the post, “So many good memories at @courchevel_officiel!! Love skiing here. Plz enjoy this festive🎄#throwback/@ustechteam album cover from a couple of years ago 🙃 (miss you, @katiehensien and @nina_obrien – and @ava.jemison, of course!). Slalom tomorrow, under the lights!!💃”
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In the picture, Shiffrin is posing with skier Paula Moltzan, Nina O’Brien, Katie Hensien, and AJ Hurt. As part of the Stifel U.S Ski team, Shiffrin recalls the good times she spent with the team at Courchevel. She regards it as a festive throwback picture while looking forward to her major slalom race, scheduled for December 21. Shiffrin also mentioned the timings in the post, and how can one watch it. She added, “HOW TO WATCH (EST) ⏰: Run 1 – 11:45 am / Run 2 – 2:45 pm.” One can catch the race live on Skiandsnowboard. live.
Shiffrin highlights her own hair
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The 28-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin recently indulged in changing her look by giving herself some hair highlights. She posted a picture of herself on Instagram, captioning, “Hehe oopsies… I highlighted my own hair again😅🪮💆♀️😋.”
Coloring her short blonde hair, Shiffrin looked ecstatic unlocking a new look for the final race of this World Cup season, targeting victory. She has previously reigned supreme both in Levi, Finland, and Killington, USA. No one can indeed halt her dominant performance at alpine skiing. She is giving her best to win her overall title once again while racing to secure the Crystal Globe.
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The throwback picture from Courchevel created a sensation among fans, as they cherished the moments while wishing her luck in the decisive race.
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