US Track Legend Michael Johnson Hails Mikaela Shiffrin?s Strength for Accepting Her ?Failure? at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: ?Impressive Perspective?

When Mikaela Shiffrin lost her footing in the giant slalom and slalom competitions, fans were in shock. They completely could not believe what happened as Shiffrin lost her way. After this, fans and celebrities supported her. Expected to win Olympic gold medals, things went out of hand for Shiffrin. She could not believe what happened as she lost her battle in the competition.

Likewise, many athletes supported her in what was a welcome change from all the criticisms and other problems that usually follow a disappointing performance. But, she kept her head up as she talked about failure. Even Michael Johnson supported her decision.

Michael Johnson loves Mikaela Shiffrin mentality

Johnson who bagged 4 Olympic gold medals in his career is also a prominent advocate for mental health problems. He always puts his effort into helping athletes with mental health struggles. After getting knocked out in the giant slalom and slalom competitions, she competed in the Super-G competition, finishing ninth. Although she could not win the competition, Shiffrin spoke to NBC about her stance on failure. Shiffrin spoke about her failure and how it is okay to admit that.

“I would never have expected to feel in this moment, severely underperforming in an Olympics…that humans could be so kind. … It’s the most surprising thing of my Olympic experience, how kind people have been in the face of my failure. I mean, it is failure – it’s okay to say that. I’m okay with that. And I’m sorry for it, but I also was trying, and I’m proud of that,” said Shiffrin.

Johnson, on the other hand, appreciated her stance on her current situation and loved it. Along with other athletes, Johnson focused on her mental commitment to the sport. As Shiffrin is recovering from the shock of the Winter Olympics, she remains positive about her chances in the upcoming competitions.

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Downhill competitions

As three events are done, the next competition is the downhill event. She did well in her downhill training routines and is expected to put on a good performance in the event. She is looking to put in a better performance in the upcoming competition. With her rock-solid mentality, Shiffrin hopes to put on a great performance in the competition.

Michael Johnson is right; failure is the pathway to success. We never know what she is capable of and would hope for her to put on a stunning performance. Thus, Shiffrin would want to improve on her performance.

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