Mikaela Shiffrin had to undergo an operation.

Unexpected surgery: A setback for Mikaela Shiffrin

Two weeks ago, Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a serious fall at her home race in Killington. Now the American has a nasty surprise.

14 December 2024

From: det

A blessing in disguise: That was the common opinion when the diagnosis of Mikaela Shiffrin became public after her fall in Killington. The American had a spectacular fall in her home race and had to be taken off the slope by paramedics. Ligaments, bones and internal organs were fine, Shiffrin "only" sustained a stab wound to her stomach.

An injury that now appears to be somewhat more serious than originally thought. "I had to undergo a minor operation this week unexpectedly," says Shiffrin. "I was feeling a little unwell and it turned out that I had a small cavity that was deeper than the wound tract, which was filled with the old hematomas."

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What will happen to Shiffrin now is unclear. Her return to the World Cup is likely to be further delayed, and a comeback before 2025 seems unlikely anyway. "I will keep you updated on what the next few weeks bring. I am so grateful for the wonderful care and support I have received," Shiffrin writes.