Mikaela Shiffrin is back: skiing comeback after serious injury!

Mikaela Shiffrin is back: skiing comeback after serious injury!

Mikaela Shiffrin, the US ski star and two-time Olympic champion, is celebrating her comeback on skis! After a serious fall in Killington at the end of November, in which she sustained a deeper stab wound in the abdominal area, it seemed doubtful whether the 29-year-old would be able to return to racing soon. But on January 8, she returned to her social media with a video showing herself gliding down the slopes. "The test on snow was successful. We did three rides - nothing crazy, but it was a lot of fun," said Shiffrin enthusiastically Today.at reported.

The return after complications

Shiffrin required surgery in December after her recovery didn't go as planned. However, now that she is back on skis, it remains unclear when she will actually be able to take part in the World Cup again. The World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, considered the highlight of the season, are already scheduled for the beginning of February, with their important competitions taking place on February 13th in the giant slalom and on February 15th in the slalom. Shiffrin has already won 14 medals at world championships, including seven golds, making her return all the more exciting. Loud Olympics.com However, it will still take a few weeks for the 29-year-old to be fully operational.

The pressure is increasing because the time until the World Championships is running out. Shiffrin, who turns 30 next month, has also shown solidarity with those affected by the recent fires in the Los Angeles area in her social media posts, showing that despite her personal challenges, she is also looking out for the community. As her return to the world of alpine skiing approaches, fans remain curious as to when we will see her back in full competitive form.