Mikaela Shiffrin back in the home bed: injury causes failure!

Mikaela Shiffrin back in the home bed: injury causes failure!

Killington, Vermont, USA - in the Ski World Cup in Killington, Vermont, a dramatic incident occurred on Saturday for the American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin. While she was on the way to her possible 100th World Cup victory, the 29-year-old fell and suffered a serious injury: a stab wound in the abdomen. In her feedback on social media, Shiffrin said that she now had to concentrate on recovery and that the home races in Beaver Creek would cancel. "It is difficult to say when I can ski again or will be at the start in a race," she said, glad that the injury was not worse, and gave all -clear with regard to her inner organs. As the crown reports , Shiffrin said there was still a few concerns about Darms were. " After her accident, she was immediately taken to a hospital, where an investigation showed that no ligament damage.

injury and consequences for Shiffrin

Shiffrin, which has an outstanding career with a total of 99 World Cup victories, was on the best track in the second round of giant slalom when she lost its balance and plunged into the security nets. According to

Shiffrin's injury has consequences for the upcoming races. The next World Cup race, which was to take place in Tremblant, Québec, was postponed due to poor snow conditions. Her home race in Beaver Creek, where she was often successful in the past, will also take place without her. Despite the defeat, there is hope of returning to the impressive form; Many stops have planned the next season before the Olympic Hall in Cortina d’Ampezzo 2026 begins.