Overview

• Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a puncture wound and severe muscle trauma in a crash during the giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont, last weekend.
• The injury, which caused significant damage to her oblique muscles, has ruled her out of the upcoming World Cup races in Beaver Creek, Colorado, on December 14-15.
• Shiffrin underwent medical checks to confirm that her colon, initially feared to be at risk, remains intact despite the proximity of the puncture wound.
• The crash occurred during Shiffrin’s second run while she was leading the race and chasing her landmark 100th World Cup victory.
• Shiffrin, who has already surpassed the previous record of 86 World Cup wins, expressed gratitude for avoiding more severe injuries and plans to support her teammates during the Colorado races.