As of March 27, 2025, there is no confirmed information regarding Mikaela Shiffrin’s retirement. However, recent events have sparked discussions about her future in competitive skiing.
In November 2024, Shiffrin experienced a significant crash during a training session in Killington, Vermont, resulting in a deep puncture wound and leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This incident caused her to withdraw from the giant slalom race at the FIS World Championships in Saalbach, Austria.Â
Despite these challenges, Shiffrin achieved her 100th World Cup victory in February 2025 in Sestriere, Italy, reinforcing her status as one of skiing’s greatest athletes. Following this milestone, she reflected on her career, expressing uncertainty about her ability to return to peak performance after her injury. She mentioned a sense of “resetting” and exploring what is possible after her accomplishments, indicating contemplation about her future in the sport.Â
While Shiffrin has previously indicated she doesn’t envision skiing well beyond 30, stating in 2019 that she doesn’t see herself skiing into her 30s, she also emphasized that her decision would depend on her enjoyment and performance levels at that time.Â
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