Lindsey Vonn expressed her disappointment over Mikaela Shiffrin's choice to partner with Breezy Johnson instead of her for the world championships new combined event. Vonn's initial social media reaction drew attention, especially following Shiffrin's admission of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after a crash. Vonn reflected on her performance and the need to adapt her racing setup, revealing challenges of returning to competition at age 40 after retirement. The US team's coaching staff selected pairings based on results, which added to Vonn's feelings of disappointment and regret about her comments.
Vonn acknowledged her disappointment after Shiffrin chose to race with Breezy Johnson instead of her. She expressed regret over her initial comments on social media.
Mikaela Shiffrin shared her ongoing battle with post-traumatic stress disorder from a past crash, influencing her racing choices at the world championships.
Describing her performance, Vonn stated, 'I was in my tuck pretty much the whole way down and just not accelerating anywhere,' reflecting her struggles in downhill.
Vonn highlighted the challenge of adapting her equipment mid-competition, saying, 'it's hard to really change your entire setup while you're racing in the world championships.'
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