American skier Mikaela Shiffrin suffered an abrasion on her left hip during a World Cup giant slalom race in Killington, Vt. She was going for her 100th World Cup win when she crashed, flipped, and slid into the protective fencing. Shiffrin was taken off the hill on a sled and went to a clinic for evaluation. She later reassured fans in a social media video that there wasn’t too much cause for concern at that point. Due to her injury, Shiffrin decided to skip the slalom race scheduled for Sunday, opting to cheer from the sidelines instead. Despite the setback, Shiffrin remains optimistic about her recovery and future races. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in competitive skiing and the resilience required of athletes at the highest level. Fans and supporters of Shiffrin are no doubt eager to see her back on the slopes and competing at full strength. Stay tuned for updates on Shiffrin’s condition and her return to the World Cup circuit.
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Mikaela Shiffrin sustains hip injury in crash on last run of World Cup event
