On Nov. 30 world champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a major crash on her second run during the Killington Giant Slalom World Cup. Killington is located in the Green Mountains of Vermont and it is the largest ski resort in the northeastern United States. It is hosting the first two World Cup races taking place in the US of the winter season
Shiffrin’s first run went smoothly and pushed her to the top with a time of 55.78 seconds. This lead was short lived after Zrinka Ljutic of Croatia claimed the top spot in the next run.
Eventually the lead was taken by Sara Hector of Sweden, who would go on to win the race, but not before Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a hard crash. Shiffrin was sent to the hospital with a deep puncture wound and severe muscle trauma, however, she does not have any severe bone or organ damage.
Shiffrin still continues to lead by 58 points in the Audi Ski World Cup but with the severity of her injuries, she is not expected to return soon to the US Ski Team.
Shiffrin has had two injuries prior throughout her career and has recovered speedily both times.
Currently Shiffrin is chasing her hundredth world cup victory, but in her current condition it is uncertain whether she will be able to compete.
