“Strange Decision”: Skiing Community Can’t Come to Terms With Mikaela Shiffrin’s Massive Announcement During World Championships

On 15 February, Wednesday, Olympic gold medallist, Mikaela Shiffrin announced the unexpected end of her partnership, with her coach Mike Day. After seven years, the skier decided to part ways with her head coach, amid the 2023 FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships in Courchevel and Meribel, France.

Mikaela’s performance for tomorrow was being highly anticipated after the last week’s mess at the Super-G. However, a shocking turn of events between her and the head coach, in the middle of the championship, is something to ponder upon. The decision came out of the blue, and left fans stunned. Consequently, it received a lot of reactions from them on the internet.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s unexpected split with her coach receives multiple reactions

Undoubtedly, Mike and Mikaela have achieved and broken some of the most legendary records in the skiing world. As they are parting away after a long-time partnership, fans find it hard to come to terms with the skier’s decision on Facebook . 

Many fans supported the skier for her decision; 

“An amazing person and athlete, she should be supported in any decision she wants to make about her career. It’s her f*#king career and I’m sure there’s a good reason!”

“Good for her! The USSA has failed many great athletes. Time to clean house in Utah!”

“I wish her the best in whatever she is doing”

However, many fans speculated about the timing of the imperative decision; 

“Wow! The timing is very strange. I wonder what transpired to come to this decision.”

“Strange time to announce it.”

Another one stated; 

“Understandable at this point in time. Good luck!”

“very strange in the middle of the worlds…..there must be more to this story…”

A fan expressed that it was a huge change;

“Wow that’s a huge change”

Read More: After 85 World Cup Wins, What Happened To Mikaela Shiffrin?

US Ski team comments on Mikaela Shiffrin’s decision

Moreover, after breaking the big news, a statement was also released by the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team explaining the course of action ahead. The team expressed that Shiffrin wishes to lead in a new direction in her career. Here are the exact word;

“Mikaela Shiffrin will be moving forward with new coaching, and will continue to be supported closely by the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team coaches for the remainder of the season and in the future,”

Furthermore, it thanked the coach, Mike Day, for his tremendous contribution to the team over the years.

Indeed, Mikaela’s decision comes as a shock to her fans. What do you think about her unexpected calling?