Mikaela Shiffrin

Quick Facts

• Specialty: Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G, Downhill, Combined, Parallel

Biographical Information

Mikaela Shiffrin was introduced to skiing at a young age by her parents, both former ski racers. Her mother, Eileen, became a significant influence in her training, traveling with her on the FIS World Cup circuit. Shiffrin attended Burke Mountain Academy, a ski-focused school in Vermont, where she honed her skills and began making waves in the junior circuit. Off the slopes, Shiffrin is passionate about playing the guitar, singing, and engaging in philanthropic efforts, including advocating for mental health awareness and supporting youth sports programs such as the Share Winter Foundation.

Olympic Highlights

Mikaela Shiffrin made her Olympic debut at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, becoming the youngest-ever slalom Olympic champion at 18. At the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games, she expanded her medal collection with a gold in giant slalom and a silver in combined. Despite high expectations at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games, Shiffrin faced challenges, recording three DNFs but used the experience to fuel her remarkable 2022-23 comeback season. 

World Championship Highlights

At the 2023 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in Méribel, France, Mikaela Shiffrin won gold in the giant slalom, marking a defining moment in her career. She also claimed gold in the combined event at the 2021 world championships in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, demonstrating her versatility across disciplines. Notably, she became the first skier to win gold at six consecutive world championships (2013–2023).

U.S. Championship Highlights

Mikaela Shiffrin has been a dominant force in U.S. national competitions, earning multiple titles across various disciplines. Notably, she has claimed several U.S. slalom championships, including victories in 2011, 2012 and 2013, showcasing her consistency early in her career. Additionally, she secured giant slalom titles in 2013 and 2014, further establishing herself as a versatile competitor.

Career Highlights

Mikaela Shiffrin set a season record in 2018/19 with 17 FIS World Cup wins, showcasing her dominance across multiple disciplines. She has also achieved a record eight slalom victories at Levi in 2024, underlining her consistency at the highest level.

Early Career

Shiffrin made her FIS World Cup debut in March 2011, just before her 16th birthday. By 17, she had claimed her first world cup victory, marking the beginning of a meteoric rise. Her early success set the stage for a record-breaking career, highlighted by her rapid progression in slalom and giant slalom events.

Olympic Experience

• 3-time Olympian; 3-time Olympic medalist (2 gold, 1 silver)
  • Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, (Giant Slalom - Women, Slalom - Women, Super Combined - Women), 4th (Team - Mixed), 9th (Super G - Women), 18th (Downhill - Women)
  • Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, gold (Giant Slalom - Women), silver (Super Combined - Women), 4th (Slalom - Women)
  • Olympic Games Sochi 2014, gold (Slalom - Women), 5th (Giant Slalom - Women)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2023 – (Super Combined - Women), gold (Giant Slalom - Women), silver (Slalom - Women, Super G - Women)
• Years of participation: Giant Slalom - Women 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023; Slalom - Women 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023; Super Combined - Women 2021, 2023; Super G - Women 2019, 2021, 2023; Team - Mixed 2013, 2015
• Medals: 14 (7 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze)
  • Gold – 2023 (Giant Slalom - Women); 2021 (Super Combined - Women); 2019 (Slalom - Women, Super G - Women); 2017 (Slalom - Women); 2015 (Slalom - Women); 2013 (Slalom - Women)
  • Silver – 2023 (Slalom - Women, Super G - Women); 2021 (Giant Slalom - Women); 2017 (Giant Slalom - Women)
  • Bronze – 2021 (Slalom - Women, Super G - Women); 2019 (Giant Slalom - Women)