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Mikaela Shiffrin has once again made headlines as the most decorated active American skier by clinching her record-breaking 101st World Cup victory in the slalom at Sun Valley, Idaho. According to U.S. Ski & Snowboard, this milestone, achieved on the same slope where she took her first World Cup win back in 2012, is both deeply emotional and telling of her unparalleled consistency at the pinnacle of her sport. She now sets her focus on the Stifel Copper Cup at Copper Mountain, scheduled for November 27 to 30, where the alpine world will closely watch her next steps.
Recently, Mikaela gave further insight into her mindset and preparation at the Atomic media day, as detailed by Ski Racing Media. She described a positive off-season filled with ski camps, new coaching staff, and strength work with Bob Poehling. Notably, Mikaela emphasizes that her team is more unified than ever, something she credits for adding to her focus and resilience as she enters her thirteenth World Cup season. Her relationship with fiancé and fellow skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde remains a cornerstone—she recounts joint training sessions and candidly shares how working together is both motivating and grounding, especially given their busy, often conflicting schedules.
On the business front, Mikaela recently launched her own podcast, "What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin." As covered by Blick, the debut episode featured Aleksander as her guest. The couple opened up about balancing demanding careers, Kilde’s challenging recovery from last winter’s crash and subsequent shoulder infection, and quipped about frequent public speculation regarding their relationship and future family plans. Social media continues to buzz about her personal life, with Mikaela noting she receives unsolicited advice and pointed questions about timing for starting a family and about Aleksander’s presence—or absence—in her posts.
Mikaela’s competitive plans are shaped by both strategic focus and self-care. As reported by Ski Racing Media and Vail Daily, she is stepping back from downhill races this season to prioritize giant slalom and slalom, the disciplines where she historically excels and feels she can contribute most to team strength without risking her body unnecessarily. Behind this is a pragmatic approach: she acknowledges the grueling nature of the tour, the need to pace herself ahead of the impending 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, and a keen desire to preserve her health and mental edge.
The Olympic narrative is looming larger as the new season starts. Mikaela has spoken candidly, via Vail Daily and NBC Olympics, about the complex emotions the Games stir in her—a mix of motivation, wisdom, and realistic self-assessment after an injury setback last year in Killington. She is prioritizing step-by-step progression and mental consistency over trophy counting, signaling a mature approach that could pay dividends as Milan-Cortina draws near.
A lighter off-piste appearance came to light when Pro Football Network reported that Mikaela surprised Slovenian Olympic champion Tina Maze with a heartfelt video message at her recent gala, further endearing her to fans and the wider sporting community.
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