'Ending [the season] on a high [and] finding some really nice moments on the last races, that's really important and very special.' - MikaelaShiffrin
on and off the slopes. In 2020, Shiffrin took a break from skiing after the death of her father, then struggled with injuries that hampered her ability to ski in the speed events. In the 2021-2022 season, she missed races after testing positive for COVID-19 in December, then dealt with the disappointment and emotional rollercoaster of the 2022 Olympics.
After her downhill win on Wednesday, Shiffrin reacted with shock and joy at the finish line; when her overall victory became official after the super-G, she grew emotional."It's been some high moments this season, and it's been some really difficult moments as well," Shiffrin said afterward, according to
."Ending it on a high [and] finding some really nice moments on the last races, that's really important and very special."
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