Mikaela Shiffrin Suffers Serious Injury After Crash During Giant Slalom in Killington

The alpine skiing champion's fall dashed her hopes for a historic 100th World Cup win and left her with significant injuries requiring recovery time.

Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during her second run in the giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont, while leading the event after the first run.
The 29-year-old skier hit a gate, flipped, and collided with protective fencing, sustaining a puncture wound to her abdomen and severe muscle trauma.
Medical evaluations confirmed no ligament or bone damage, but the deep abdominal wound and risk of infection have sidelined her from competition for now.
Shiffrin, who has 99 World Cup victories, was attempting to become the first skier in history to reach 100 wins at her home event in Killington.
Despite the setback, she reassured fans of her condition, expressed gratitude for their support, and vowed to focus on a full recovery before returning to the slopes.