Though Taylor did not compete at the Olympic level like his sister, he did ski during his college days at the University of Denver. He was a part of the NCAA Championship team twice, in 2014 and 2016 respectively. As the siblings trained together, they have "friendly sibling rivalry" and bring out the best in each other. But unlike his sister, Taylor made his career in the tech industry. However, even in the tech world, some of his projects revolve around the snow world.

Mikaela's family is the backbone of her career. Her skier parents had started training the siblings when Mikaela was still a toddler. They had even formulated a training plan for the kids. When Mikaela started competing professionally, which required a lot of traveling, Eileen put her nursing career to rest. Eileen traveled with the rising talent as one of her coaches. With her dedication and overall family support, Mikaela is now a world-class skier.

Mikaela Shiffrin skiing career so far: A look into her success on the ice

At the start of her career, Shiffrin achieved a string of remarkable triumphs, starting at the astonishingly young age of 16. She made headlines when she won her first slalom championship at the US National Championships in Winter Park, Colorado, becoming the sport's youngest champion ever. Then, in December 2012, she achieved her first World Cup victory in Sweden, which was her breakout moment. But Shiffrin's real breakthrough came in 2014, when she won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, sealing her place in Olympic history as the youngest slalom winner ever.

Shiffrin's versatility was obvious when she won a flurry of gold at the World Championships. She particularly excelled in events in Beaver Creek, St. Moritz, Are, and Cortina d'Ampezzo, solidifying her place among the sport's top athletes. Her most notable accomplishment in the giant slalom came at the Olympics, where she won the highly sought-after gold medal.

Shiffrin displayed remarkable skill in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, winning both the gold and the silver in the slalom and the combined events, establishing herself as one of the world's best slalom competitors. Shiffrin won her fourth World Cup championship in 2022 with a relatively modest five victories, but even with her incredible achievements.

In the following season, Shiffrin came back in full form and etched her name in history. At 28, she cemented her standing as a skiing G.O.A.T by winning the overall and slalom titles with unmatched grace, and by securing the giant slalom crystal globe. Her 14th World Cup victory was a perfect end to a year with her World Cup surpassing Stenmark (86) and former compatriot Lindsey Vonn (82).

Meanwhile, Shiffrin has kicked off the year 2024 on a great note by securing her 95th World Cup win and achieving a milestone 150th career podium with a victorious slalom performance in Jasna, Slovakia. She now has nine more World Cup wins than Stenmark's previous best mark. Shiffrin achieved the feat by beating Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic by just 0.14 seconds.

A star skier: An insight into Mikaela Shiffrin’s awards and achievements

• Flachau- FIS World Cup win- Slalom (2024)


• Meribel- World Championships- Giant Slalom Gold Medal (2023)


• One of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in 2023 in the 'Pioneer' category


• ESPY for “Best Athlete – Women’s Sports


• Cortina d'Ampezzo- World Championships- Combined Gold Medal (2021)


• Are- World Championships?Super-G Gold Medal (2019)


• Are- World Championships Slalom Gold Medal (2019)


• Pyeongchang- Olympic Games Giant Slalom Gold Medal (2018)


• St. Moritz- World Championships Giant Slalom Gold Medal (2017)


• St. Moritz - World Championships Slalom Gold Medal (2017)


• Beaver Creek - World Championships Slalom Gold Medal (2015)


• Sochi - Olympic Games Slalom Gold Medal (2014)


• Schladming - World Championships Slalom Gold Medal (2013)

Who is she in a relationship with? Know all about her partner

Mikaela's romantic ski story adds an intriguing twist to the captivating story of the Shiffrin family's skiing heritage. Presently intertwined with Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, their story spins a web of fortuitous meetings and unwavering friendship.

When they first saw each other in 2017, Shiffrin turned down Klide's overtures. However, destiny had other ideas, and their relationship became stronger over time, especially during a devastating period in Shiffrin's life in 2020.

During the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, their relationship developed into a partnership of mutual support. Further, the moments of excitement experienced by both of them were lovingly documented on their social media profiles. Their shared trip has evolved into an enthralling show for fans across the world, from the glitz and glamour of the ESPY Awards to fun adventures under the Hawaiian sun in Maui. Meanwhile, Kilde's career path in skiing demonstrated his tenacity.

A remarkable World Cup overall win in 2019/2020 marked notable accomplishments for him. Throughout the 2021-2022 season, he showcased unwavering consistency amid the rollercoaster of victories and setbacks. With an impressive record of wins and an array of podium finishes, he and his partner, forming the dynamic power couple of alpine skiing, consistently captivate audiences with their compelling narrative both on and off the slopes.

A beautiful message: Mikaela Shiffrin’s tribute for her late father

Mikaela Shiffrin lost her father Jeff Shiffrin on February 2, 2022. The unfortunate incident happened after an accidental fall at home. The exact cause of death was a head injury but how that transpired was never revealed to the public. However, the world saw how the loss impacted the skiing champion. Reportedly, Shiffrin "couldn't even get out of bed" and even "contemplated quitting" her career. Shiffrin took some time off from the sport to focus on healing from the loss.