Mikaela Shiffrin is focused on securing her 100th career World Cup win at what feels like a home event in Killington, Vermont, next weekend. Although she acknowledges the pressure, she aims to approach the milestone with a balanced mindset, emphasizing the effort required to perform at her best. Despite the external expectations, she remains grounded, expressing that achieving this historic win would be wonderful, but is not the sole focus for her.
Reflecting on her journey, Shiffrin states, 'From the outside it looks easy, or it looks like it's supposed to happen this way. But it takes...so much energy to bring out my top skiing, so it's certainly not easy.' This statement underscores the immense dedication and hard work that goes into her skiing, even as she prepares for a landmark achievement near her roots.
No other skier, male or female, has won more than 86 World Cup races, which clearly highlights the significance of her potential 100th victory. Shiffrin remarks, 'Anyway, if it happens, it's wonderful. If it doesn't happen, kind of nothing to cry about in the grand scheme.' This illustrates her perspective on competitive success and personal fulfillment.
After her latest slalom victory, Shiffrin has now won the last six slaloms she competed in, showcasing her exceptional talent and resilience following her recovery from a knee injury. Her triumph over competitors, including rising talents who finished close behind her, demonstrates her continued dominance in the sport.
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