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Mikaela Shiffrin Suffers Injury While Attempting Historic Win at World Cup Event

Mikaela Shiffrin, the American alpine skiing star, suffered a knee injury during a downhill race at the World Cup event in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on January 26, 2024. While attempting to secure a historic 96th World Cup victory, Shiffrin lost control on the landing of a jump, crashing into the safety nets. She was visibly in pain and received immediate medical attention on the course before being airlifted to a hospital for further evaluation. Initial reports suggest an MCL sprain, but more tests were needed to determine the full extent of the injury. This incident has put her participation in upcoming events, including the potential record-breaking win, in jeopardy.

Read the Full Sports Illustrated Article at:
[ https://www.si.com/olympics/mikaela-shiffrin-suffers-injury-while-attempting-historic-win-at-world-cup-event ]