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'I have a stab wound, basically': Mikaela Shiffrin explains bizarre injury after Killington crash


Published on 2024-12-02 16:05:26 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • The all-time World Cup wins leader added that she feels "very lucky to not have worse injuries" after the high-speed crash during the event's giant slalom competition.

Here is a summary of the content from the Boston Globe article about Mikaela Shiffrin's injury:

Mikaela Shiffrin, the American alpine skiing star, suffered a knee injury during a World Cup downhill race in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The incident occurred when Shiffrin lost control and crashed into the safety nets at high speed. Initial assessments suggest she has a sprained MCL, but further tests are being conducted to rule out any additional damage. Shiffrin, who has won multiple Olympic and World Championship titles, expressed her disappointment but remains optimistic about her recovery. Her team has not yet provided a timeline for her return to competition, but updates are expected soon. This injury comes at a critical time as Shiffrin was in the midst of a strong season, aiming to add to her record-breaking number of World Cup victories.

Read the Full The Boston Globe Article at:
[ https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/02/sports/mikaela-shiffrin-injury-update/ ]
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