The best compliments are the ones that come from your role models. While Mikaela Shiffrin is the present of American skiing, legend Lindsey Vonn has been the pride and glory of the sport. Though there’s always a comparison between the two, in reality, only they can actually understand what it’s like to be in each other’s shoes.

Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have been two rock pillars of American skiing. However, it’s been a while since Lindsey retired from the sport. And now it’s upon Mikaela to shape the course from here. Of course, the 27-year-old has had some bad days, but undoubtedly she is one of the greatest skiers the world has ever seen.

Lindsey Vonn supports Mikaela on the setbacks of the Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing Winter Olympics was probably one of the darkest phases of Mikaela Shiffrin’s career. In all the events she took part in, she only got disappointments. It was tough to watch the two-time Olympic gold medalist struggle to even finish in the top ten. However, being a competitive skier herself, Lindsey understands that, in sports, it’s not always trophies and medals. Sometimes, no matter what you do, you get what you get. It’s basically the part of the job too.

On Mikaela’s Beijing Olympic setbacks, Lindsey said, “(It’s) just not a realistic expectation of any person to be able to win all the time.” Elaborating on the tough phase she was going through, Lindsey further added, “You’re witnessing someone going through a lot, obviously, with her father and with the Olympics and just everything. And I do see a level of strength that I haven’t seen before.”

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US Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Joins Legendary Lindsey Vonn in a Special Record After Clinching Fourth Overall Crystal Globe

Can Mikaela Shiffrin break Lindsey’s record?

Well, if you ask Lindsey Vonn, she believes, “she absolutely will break my record.” Currently, Lindsey has 82 world cup victories, while Mikaela is just beside her with 74 victories. However, given her form, it’s just a matter of time before she’ll be the top world cup scorer for team USA.

How soon do you think Mikaela can cross Lindsey’s number?

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