Mikaela Shiffrin says crash injuries almost ended her career

Mikaela Shiffrin says injuries from a November 2024 Killington crash left her questioning whether she could continue competing; she recovered, added more World Cup wins, and will compete at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Mikaela Shiffrin says she feared she might not return to competition after a crash at Killington in November 2024. She was taken off the slope and required hospital care for serious injuries. The combination of physical recovery and the effect on her World Cup standings made her question whether she could regain her Grand Slalom position. She had earlier knee ligament injuries in January 2024, returned to racing, and is due to compete for Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics next month. Key facts: - The crash occurred during the Killington Cup in November 2024 and Shiffrin was removed from the course for medical attention. - She has said the injuries and their impact on World Cup points made her question whether she could continue in Grand Slalom competition. - Earlier in January 2024 she suffered knee ligament injuries that kept her out of some Grand Slalom events. - She returned to win her 100th World Cup race in February 2025, added further wins to reach 106, and is scheduled to race at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Summary: Shiffrin’s late-2024 crash and prior injuries raised uncertainty about her Grand Slalom future and her World Cup ranking. She recovered, returned to win multiple World Cup races, and is set to compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics next month.