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Expectations were elevated when Alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin clinched her 90th Salom victory. However, hopes were dashed when she secured a third place in the foggy Mont Tremblant on December 2nd. Despite the Tremblant loss to Italy’s Olympic medalist, Shiffrin remains undeterred. She is revitalized after the race, gearing up for an extended journey.

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A new social media update from Shiffrin recently has shaken the sports world. Her impactful words, coupled with a renowned quote in the highlight pointing out her comeback for the upcoming season, have made headlines. 

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Mikaela Shiffrin eyeing for upcoming midseason

Mikaela Shiffrin knows she has the potential to clinch more in upcoming seasons. Along similar lines, the seasoned skier took to her X account on December 4th and added a long text on her handle. She pens,“A bruise on the leg is a hell of a long way from the heart.”-Herb Brooks, Miracle // So we are now thoroughly past the bone bruise situation & I’m so proud of how the past few weeks have gone & very ready for midseason racing. Time to put on the long boards! Train don’t stop”

Her words convey optimism, strength, and a forward-looking attitude for the game. More than numbers, what matters is that athletes want to take the outcomes despite giving their hundred percent. And Shiffrin every single time wins in that. Therefore, she stands tall even after her recent disappointment.

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Shiffrin slashes to third spot on Mont Tremblant 

Italy’s Federica Brignone secured her first World Cup triumph in two seasons with a win in the women’s giant slalom. Mikaela Shiffrin claimed third place. The venue was a twist. Skiing enthusiasts were shocked to know when Mont Tremblant was mentioned. It is a place that has not been used for World Cup skiing in 40 years. 

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Coming towards their numbers, Brignone clocked a combined time of 2 minutes, 14.95 seconds. She outpaced Petra Vlhova with (2:15.16) and Shiffrin with (2:15.24). 

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Despite her strong performance, Shiffrin couldn’t surpass Brignone’s mark and hence missed the chance to achieve her 91st World Cup win. The Italy skiing star’s swift opening leg and solid afternoon run secured her victory, while Vlhova and Shiffrin delivered exceptional 2nd legs. Fans might wonder what’s next. The next spot for women’s giant slalom is set for Sunday in Tremblant. Are you excited about Shiffrin making history this midseason?

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