Mikaela Shiffrin: American skier will return from injury at World Cup event in France
Mikaela Shiffrin is set to return from two months injured next week when she takes part in the World Cup in France.
The two-time Olympic champion was stabbed on the right side of his abdomen and suffered serious muscle injuries During a game on November 30, 2024.
Shiffrin, who was seeking a record 100th World Cup victory at the event in Killington, Vermont, fell during the giant slalom and hit the safety net.
Americans tell NBC Today Show, external She suffered a “seven centimeter deep puncture wound” which required surgery and recovery was a “painstaking process”.
However, the 29-year-old is now in “very good shape” and will return to competitive racing at the 2024-25 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup event in Courchevel on January 30.
“I think it’s a little uncertain whether I’ll be able to come back this season, but I’ve been able to ride on the snow,” Shiffrin said.
“I think the next step is racing. It’s the next step in the recovery. So the recovery isn’t really over yet, but I’m strong enough to get back to the starting gate and that’s the next stage in the process.”
