Last week, the queen of alpine skiing, Mikaela Shiffrin won the historic 91st World Cup race, a feat none has achieved in the history of alpine skiing. Her remarkable achievement was also marked by the return of US Ski teammate, Alice Merryweather, adding more joy to Shiffrin’s victory at the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023/24.

Life hasn’t been easy for Merryweather in the last couple of years. An eating disorder, and then a deadly crash hampered her alpine skiing journey. Now as she made a return, Shiffrin has sent heartfelt hugs to the 2018 US Olympic team member in the latest update.

Mikaela Shiffrin sends heartfelt message to teammate

Mikaela Shiffrin reposted the Instagram post of Alice Merryweather on her Instagram story. “The most inspiring and emotional moment of the weekend right here”, Shiffrin wrote as she hugged Alice, who could be seen crying. Alice burst into tears after making her first run down the slopes and was received with a warm welcome from teammates, especially Shiffrin who was quick to hug Alice in consolation.

Alice was returning to the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup after spending nearly two years recovering from an eating disorder, and then a brutal crash during a downhill training session in September 2021. The 27-year-old had suffered multiple injuries and had to spend several months in rehab. Alice had a successful campaign on return to the ski world after 2020 and posted a special tribute for her teammates and Mikaela Shiffrin.

Alice Merryweather thanks the team after the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023

Earlier, Alice had posted a heartfelt note of gratitude towards her teammates and congratulated Shiffrin for her historic victory as well. “This past weekend reminded me why I’m so incredibly honored to be a part of this team. Congrats to the queen @mikaelashiffrin on win #91 (!!!) and to @bellswright for some beautiful skiing. Couldn’t have asked for a better welcome into the finish area for my first run back”, she wrote.

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The 2007 World Junior Champion made a great comeback at St. Moritz last week, participating in several competitions. Alice took part in three downhill and one Super G race. She surely seems to be nearing her best and would hope to culminate the struggle of the last few years into a big victory.

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