Following a significant crash in November, American skiing sensation Mikaela Shiffrin is optimistic about resuming her skiing activities soon. The crash, which occurred during a World Cup slalom event in Killington, Vermont, left her with a serious puncture wound near her hip, necessitating surgery.
On November 30, while nearing the completion of her second run in the giant slalom, Shiffrin lost control and collided with a gate, resulting in a deep hip injury. At the time of the incident, she was in pursuit of her 100th World Cup victory, a record she continues to chase.
The injury required abdominal surgery in December to properly address the wound. In recent updates via her social media, Shiffrin expressed her enthusiasm about her recovery progress. “Making progress over here… I can move and sweat and use my body which is so exciting!” she mentioned. Her recovery plan now includes regaining strength and conditioning while respecting the limitations posed by her injury.
Shiffrin has been devoting long hours to gym and rehabilitation sessions, which are reportedly proceeding well. She aims to make tentative moves on the snow within the next week. However, she acknowledged that it will take more time before she can return to full skiing intensity, considering both pain management and fitness recovery. “There’s a little ways to go before I’m ready to truly ski with intensity… but I am psyched with where we’re at now,” she added.
It is not yet confirmed when the two-time Olympic champion will rejoin the World Cup circuit. Fans and followers remain hopeful for her participation in the upcoming world championships scheduled for February in Saalbach, Austria.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s determination and positive outlook suggest a resilient return to competitive skiing. As she navigates her recovery, the skiing community eagerly anticipates her comeback to the slopes.
