Shiffrin shifts focus to giant slalom and super-G this season

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 19:02 · Archive

Mikaela Shiffrin is prioritising giant slalom and super-G over slalom in her 16th World Cup season.

Mikaela Shiffrin, a three-time Olympic champion, is embarking on what she has called an 'exploration season' in her 16th year on the World Cup circuit. On the mountain, she will prioritise training in giant slalom and super-G rather than her signature slalom event, a shift from her usual focus.

The change extends beyond skiing. Shiffrin is entering the second season of her podcast 'What's the Point' and plans a more free-flowing approach to interviews. Her 12-episode podcast kicked off on Wednesday and will feature prominent figures from the sports world, including figure skater Ilia Malinin, rugby player Ilona Maher, tennis player Iga Swiatek and sportscaster Mike Tirico. Episodes will run until March, with a theme exploring what drives these athletes and personalities towards success.

Shiffrin has drawn a parallel between racing and podcasting, describing both as sharing a common element of cadence. 'When I'm skiing my best, it feels like a dance,' she wrote to the Associated Press, describing how turns link together naturally. She applies the same philosophy to her podcast, hoping conversations flow naturally without forcing discussion.

How it is being reported

• Shiffrin takes a more off-script approach in shifting focus beyond slalom and in Year 2 of podcastMikaela Shiffrin is embracing an "exploration season" in her 16th year on the World Cup circuit.Clickorlando · 14 Oct, 18:41
• Shiffrin takes a more off-script approach in shifting focus beyond slalom and in Year 2 of podcastMikaela Shiffrin is embracing an "exploration season" in her 16th year on the World Cup circuit.News4Jax · 14 Oct, 18:41

In this story: Mikaela Shiffrin · Ilia Malinin · Ilona Maher · Iga Swiatek · Mike Tirico · Kylie Kelce

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