"The course and conditions are really spectacular," Shiffrin had said after finishing the first run with a 0.32-second advantage over Sweden's Sara Hector. "It's pretty straightforward and... there may be some spots on the hill with a few stones that are kind of surfacing as people ski... you hit a stone and you lose your edge."
Hector reflected on Shiffrin's misfortune, saying, "It's so sad of course for Mikaela, a crash like that after she was skiing so well. It breaks my heart."
Shiffrin's crash came after a strong start to her second run, leading to her being taken off the slope on a rescue sled, shocking onlookers in attendance.
The home crowd, eager to witness Shiffrin reach her 100th win, offered polite applause as she was transported off the hill, showing their support despite the disappointment.
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