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Mikaela Shiffrin to return to World Cup skiing two months after injury - The Athletic • Apr. 3, 2025, 8:32 AM ET (New York Times)
Mikaela Shiffrin, citing mental struggles, won’t defend giant slalom title at worlds - The Athletic • Apr. 3, 2025, 6:57 AM ET (New York Times)
For Mikaela Shiffrin, the Olympic season has already started • Apr. 2, 2025, 11:06 PM ET (New York Times)
Mikaela Shiffrin, vying for Alpine worlds record, misses slalom medal by 0.05 • Apr. 2, 2025, 11:06 PM ET (New York Times)
Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin fuel US 2026 Winter Olympics hopes • Apr. 1, 2025, 11:06 PM ET (Straits Times)

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Also Known As Mikaela Pauline Shiffrin
Born March 13, 1995 (age 30) • Vail • Colorado
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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