[VIDEO] Mikaela Shiffrin Shares 3 Strength Exercises That Help Power Her World Cup Dominance If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become the most successful alpine ski racer in history, Mikaela Shiffrin is offering a glimpse inside her training routine. In a video from Women’s Health, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time overall World Cup champion walks viewers through three of her favorite strength exercises and explains why each one plays an […] Brains Brent Glogau | July 6, 2026 0 Comments
You Can Help Mikaela Shiffrin, Oksana Masters and Jake Adicoff Win 2026 ESPY Awards Your votes can help U.S. skiers win ESPY awards. American Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest alpine skier of all time, is nominated for the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) award in the Best Athlete – Women’s Sports category. Hockey star Hilary Knight, golfer Nelly Korda and WNBA standout A’ja Wilson join the Colorado-based ski star in the category. Additionally, U.S. Para […] Industry News Shauna Farnell | June 25, 2026 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin on Loss, Memory, and Grief in CNN’s Father’s Day Special U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin has offered a deeply personal insight into grief in an interview with CNN host Anderson Cooper on the podcast All There Is. The Olympic champion spoke less about medals and more about trauma, loss, and why she almost walked away from skiing entirely after the death of her father, Jeff Shiffrin, in 2020. Released as […] Competition Julia Schneemann | June 18, 2026 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Greatest Rival Petra Vlhová Targets Full World Cup Return for 2026-27 For the first time in more than two years, Petra Vlhová is heading into a World Cup offseason without rehabilitation dictating every step of her preparation. The Slovak star spent her 31st birthday this week training on the Stelvio Glacier in Italy, posting photos from a summer camp that would have seemed far from certain just a year ago. After […] Competition Julia Schneemann | June 13, 2026 2 Comments
Vonn, Shiffrin, Gu Named in TIME’s ‘100 Most Influential People in Sports’ List For the first time, TIME Magazine released its first ‘100 Most Influential People in Sports‘ list, recognizing the coaches, athletes, investors, and advocates that have shaped the landscape of sports. The inaugural list featured dozens of sports legends, such as Lionel Messi, LeBron James, Shohei Ohtani, and Alex Honnold. Among them were some of the biggest names in snow sports, displaying […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | June 10, 2026 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Hit Copper Mountain, CO, for Spring Ski Training Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde are back on snow together, sharing a relaxed spring training session at Copper Mountain, Colorado, as both athletes continue their off-season preparation. Shiffrin posted images from the session with her fiancé Kilde, captioning the moment: “A little spring skiing at Copper Mountain with the best team (and fam).” The World Cup overall champion was […] Competition SnowBrains | May 28, 2026 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Mikaela Shiffrin and U.S. Women’s Speed Ski Team Take Advantage of Deep April Snow Totals at Mammoth Mountain, CA If you’re still thinking about skiing in mid-May, you’re probably eyeing up some steep north-facing chute high up in the mountains, or perhaps a nice glacier lap on Mount Rainier or one of the other cascade volcanoes. Unless you’re on the U.S. Ski Team, then, you’re already thinking about next season. Members of the U.S. women’s speed ski team including […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | May 11, 2026 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Inside the Minds of Champions: How Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt Find ‘Flow’ at the Top of Skiing In a fascinating new interview released by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), two of alpine skiing’s most dominant athletes, Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt, offer a rare glimpse into what separates good runs from great ones. In the video interview, both 2025–26 overall Crystal Globe winners describe a mental state that is strikingly similar, even if expressed in […] Competition Julia Schneemann | April 28, 2026 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Colorado to Host ElevateHer Ski Clinic to Give Back Mikaela Shiffrin only got back to the United States last week after claiming her sixth overall World Cup season title at the World Cup Finals in Lillehammer, Norway, at the end of the 2025-26 season. She spent the first few days in New York, where she had the honor of closing the New York Stock Exchange and attended a Gala […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 13, 2026 1 Comment
Mikaela Shiffrin Rings NYSE Closing Bell & Reflects on Career and Future in CNBC Interview Mikaela Shiffrin traded race courses for Wall Street on Thursday, April 2, ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) — less than 72 hours after returning from Europe. Ringing the closing bell — or opening the NYSE — is an honor typically bestowed on executives of listed companies celebrating IPOs, milestones, or listing anniversaries. Related: Mikaela […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 3, 2026 0 Comments
Canada’s Valerie Grenier Wins in Hafjell, Norway, as Shiffrin Secures 6th Overall Globe in Dramatic GS Finale A nail-biting final day of the women’s World Cup Finals unfolded today, March 25, in Hafjell, Norway, with Canada’s Valerie Grenier taking the win ahead of Norway’s Mina Fürst Holtmann and Austria’s Julia Scheib. Related: Injuries of Canadian Ski Racer Valerie Grenier Worse Than Initially Believed Further back, Mikaela Shiffrin battled back from 17th after run 1 to 11th place—more […] Competition Julia Schneemann | March 25, 2026 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 110th Victory at Women’s Slalom World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway Mikaela Shiffrin led a dominant podium at the World Cup Finals slalom in Hafjell, Norway, claiming victory ahead of Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener in second and Germany’s Emma Aicher in third. The American once again showcased her superiority in the discipline, converting a commanding first-run lead into another emphatic win. She had already secured the 2025-26 slalom season title, but finally […] Competition SnowBrains | March 24, 2026 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Responds to Retirement Rumors in Kvitfjell, Norway After days of speculation in Swiss media, Mikaela Shiffrin has firmly shut down retirement rumors today, March 21, confirming she will return to the World Cup circuit next season. Speaking to Austrian TV station ORF at the World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell, Norway, the American made clear that stepping away from the sport is not on her immediate agenda—despite reports […] Competition Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2026 1 Comment
The Battle for the Women’s FIS Alpine Overall Crystal Globe: Shiffrin vs. Aicher The 2025-26 FIS Alpine World Cup season is heading into its last inning: the World Cup Finals. With four races—one in each discipline—at Lillehammer, Norway, from March 21 to 25, and 400 points still on the table, the race for the women’s Overall Crystal Globe has narrowed to a two-athlete duel between Mikaela Shiffrin and Emma Aicher. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin […] Competition Julia Schneemann | March 19, 2026 1 Comment
Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates Slalom in Åre, Sweden, for 109th Career Win as Overall Globe Battle Tightens The World Cup weekend in Åre, Sweden, concluded Sunday with an exciting women’s slalom that saw Mikaela Shiffrin once again prove why she remains the dominant force in the discipline. The American star captured her 109th career World Cup victory and 72nd career slalom win, finishing 0.94 seconds ahead of Germany’s Emma Aicher, while Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener rounded out the podium […] Competition Julia Schneemann | March 15, 2026 0 Comments
From First Win to Birthday Weekend: Mikaela Shiffrin Turns 31 in Åre, Sweden The greatest alpine skier of all time, Mikaela Shiffrin, celebrates her 31st birthday today. Given the legendary skier is competing this weekend in Åre, Sweden, she will be spending her birthday—like probably most of her birthdays—training. But don’t feel sorry for her—as Shiffrin told SnowBrains at the Atomic Media day, “my perfect day […] is on the mountain, training, with […] Competition Julia Schneemann | March 13, 2026 0 Comments
Double-Italian Super-G Podium at Val di Fassa, Italy, as Shiffrin Firms Up Grip on Crystal Globe Italy’s Elena Curtoni delivered a surprise victory Sunday, March 8, in Val di Fassa, Italy. capping a dominant weekend for the home team and setting the stage for a dramatic finale in the women’s Super-G Crystal Globe race. Related: Laura Pirovano Does it Again: Italian Wins Back-to-Back Downhills in Val di Fassa by 0.01 Second Curtoni powered down the long […] Competition Julia Schneemann | March 8, 2026 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Super-G in Val di Fassa, Italy, as Overall Crystal Globe Battle Tightens When the women’s Super-G starts tomorrow in Val di Fassa, Italy, one unexpected ski racer will be stepping into the start gate: Mikaela Shiffrin in bib 31. The American superstar has rarely raced Super-G in the past two seasons, but with the overall World Cup title still mathematically open, her decision to start in the discipline strongly suggests a strategic […] Competition Julia Schneemann | March 7, 2026 0 Comments
[OLYMPICS] Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Olympic Slalom Gold, Ending 8-Year Medal Drought American alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin returned to the top of the Olympic podium Wednesday, winning gold in the women’s slalom at the Milano Cortina Winter Games and ending an eight-year Olympic medal drought. According to reporting from the Associated Press, the 30-year-old delivered two commanding runs in Cortina d’Ampezzo to finish 1.50 seconds ahead of the field. She carried a […] Olympics Martin Kuprianowicz | February 18, 2026 1 Comment
Mikaela Shiffrin is Untouchable in Spindlerův Mlýn, Czechia, as the American Legend Claims 108th Victory and Secures 2025-26 Season Slalom Crystal Globe A tricky day with poor visibility on the upper section of the course set the tone for the women’s Slalom in Spindlerův Mlýn, Czechia—but for Mikaela Shiffrin, conditions were no obstacle. Starting first, the American once again demonstrated she is operating on an entirely different level, laying down a performance that effectively decided the race before it had properly begun. […] Competition Julia Schneemann | January 25, 2026 0 Comments
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