Mikaela Shiffrin Crashes at World Cup in Vermont

Mikaela Shiffrin, the 29-year-old American ski racing icon, crashed during her second run of the giant slalom at the Killington Cup, just as she was pursuing her 100th World Cup victory. Despite leading after her first run, Shiffrin lost control and collided with the protective fencing after hitting a gate, resulting in a dramatic fall. She was taken off the slope on a sled, waving to the crowd as she was evaluated for injuries. Sara Hector of Sweden won the race, but expressed her sadness over Shiffrin's crash, highlighting the emotional dynamics of the event. Shiffrin's crash was unexpected as she rarely records a 'did not finish' (DNF) in her 275 World Cup starts. Updates on her condition noted that she was responsive and inquiring about her performance splits immediately after the incident.