Mikaela Shiffrin Eyes Snow Return After November Crash and Surgery/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Mikaela Shiffrin is recovering from a puncture wound sustained in a November crash and hopes to return to snow within a week. The American skiing star is focused on regaining strength and conditioning after surgery, though her World Cup return timeline remains uncertain.
Mikaela Shiffrin Recovery Update: Quick Looks
- Injury Details: Shiffrin suffered a deep puncture wound during a crash in Killington, Vermont, on Nov. 30.
- Surgery and Rehab: She underwent abdominal surgery in December and is now back in the gym.
- Return Timeline: Shiffrin hopes to make gentle turns on snow in the next week but is still working on pain and fitness.
- World Cup Uncertainty: Her participation in the February world championships in Austria is undecided.
Mikaela Shiffrin Eyes Snow Return After November Crash and Surgery
Deep Look
The Crash
Mikaela Shiffrin, one of the most decorated skiers in history, experienced a significant setback on Nov. 30 during a World Cup giant slalom in Killington, Vermont. Nearing the finish line of her second run, Shiffrin lost an edge, slid into a gate, and flipped, sustaining a severe puncture wound in her hip area.
The crash occurred as Shiffrin was chasing her 100th World Cup victory, a record-extending milestone for the skiing legend.
Surgery and Recovery
Shiffrin underwent abdominal surgery in December to clean the wound and has been steadily recovering since. In a recent Instagram update, she expressed optimism about her progress:
“I can move and sweat and use my body, which is so exciting!” Shiffrin wrote. “This next phase of recovery is all about getting my strength and conditioning back as much as possible while working within the limitations of my obliques.”
Return to Snow
Shiffrin hopes to return to snow in the coming week to begin light skiing exercises. However, she cautioned that her full return to competitive skiing will depend on managing pain and regaining fitness.
“There’s a little ways to go before I’m ready to truly ski with intensity,” she noted.
World Cup and Championships
Shiffrin’s timeline for rejoining the World Cup circuit remains unclear, and it’s uncertain if she will compete in the upcoming world championships in Saalbach, Austria, in February. The two-time Olympic gold medalist is balancing her recovery with a cautious approach to avoid further setbacks.
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