Mikaela Shiffrin, a two-time Olympic champion, shares her journey of recovery in an essay for The Players' Tribune after a severe ski crash. The accident led to significant physical injuries and lasting mental health challenges, including PTSD. Despite her achievements as a ski racer, the emotional trauma from the incident proved to be a considerable hurdle. Shiffrin emphasizes the uniqueness of PTSD experiences and reveals her ongoing work with a psychologist to prepare mentally for future competitions, including the 2026 Winter Games.
To this day, I don't know what led to the puncture wound, only that it was 'a millimeter from pretty catastrophic.'
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