Mikaela Shiffrin Injured in Vermont Giant Slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin sustained a deep puncture wound and severe muscle trauma to her abdomen during a giant slalom race at the Killington Cup, causing her to miss the subsequent slalom race. The U.S. Ski Team confirmed that there was no serious damage to her bones, ligaments, or organs, although the wound was too deep to stitch, posing a risk of infection. Shiffrin, who was leading and aiming for her 100th World Cup win at the time of the accident, described the injury as a 'stab wound' and reported being in shock after the crash. Despite the severity of her injuries, she expressed gratitude that the situation was not worse and remains hopeful for recovery. There is currently no timetable for her return to racing, and she has previously rehabilitated from similar injuries in her career. Shiffrin's crash highlights the inherent dangers of high-speed alpine skiing, even for elite athletes.