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Mikaela Shiffrin Faces Mental Health Challenges, Withdraws from Giant Slalom at World Championships

Mikaela Shiffrin will skip the giant slalom at the Alpine skiing worlds due to PTSD after a severe injury during a crash last November.

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  1. Mikaela Shiffrin, U.S. skiing champ, says post-injury PTSD will force her to skip defending giant slalom title

    Mikaela Shiffrin's struggle with post-traumatic stress following her injury highlights the often unseen mental challenges athletes face, proving that the path to recovery is as much about overcoming psychological barriers as it is about physical prowess.

    Mikaela Shiffrin, U.S. skiing champ, says post-injury PTSD will force her to skip defending giant slalom title

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  2. Shiffrin won’t defend GS world title after ‘PTSD struggle’ following crash

    Mikaela Shiffrin’s decision to withdraw from the giant slalom due to the unseen psychological battles she faces post-injury highlights the profound struggle athletes encounter when the mental toll can be just as impactful as physical injuries.

    Shiffrin won’t defend GS world title after ‘PTSD struggle’ following crash

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  3. Shiffrin says she's dealing with PTSD after crash and won't defend giant slalom title at ski worlds

    Mikaela Shiffrin's decision to withdraw from the giant slalom event reflects the profound impact of her injury, as she grapples with the emotional weight of not being able to defend her title, a reality that is both soul crushing and heartbreaking for her.

    Shiffrin says she's dealing with PTSD after crash and won't defend giant slalom title at ski worlds

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Updated: Feb 10th, 2025, 12:44 PM ET

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American skier Mikaela Shiffrin, holding 99 World Cup wins, withdraws from defending her giant slalom title at the Alpine skiing worlds due to post-traumatic stress disorder. Following a severe crash in November, Shiffrin has struggled to regain her mental focus and speed, leading to her decision not to compete in the upcoming event. She plans to participate in the slalom and teams up with Breezy Johnson for a new combined event. Shiffrin expressed her heartbreak and mental challenges in coping with the aftermath of her injury, emphasizing the emotional toll of the sport.

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