Mikaela Shiffrin Suffers Painful Injury in World Cup Crash
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Mikaela Shiffrin, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, suffered a puncture wound to her abdomen during a crash at the Stifel Killington Cup in Vermont. The injury, described as a 'stab wound,' resulted in severe muscle trauma, sidelining her from the event. Shiffrin, who was aiming for her 100th World Cup win, is recovering but currently unable to walk well. Her return to competition is uncertain, with a focus on healing from the torn muscle.