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strandern t1_j3imz2y wrote
Dedication for days. I've run the ski lift when they've been here to practice, and her & the team would often want to start practice at 4:30 AM...
Memag1255 t1_j3izjmg wrote
You run a way cooler ski lift than me..
[deleted] t1_j3jhodr wrote
How? there's no light
percydaman t1_j3jnx86 wrote
Never heard of night skiing? They got lights.
strandern t1_j3l0tdv wrote
Fully lit slope, big light every 25 meters on both sides
man_cub t1_j3prnr1 wrote
The coaches also go up with headlamps to set courses before it’s light out
Trnostep t1_j3jnyyk wrote
Now to pick up a snowboard and challenge Ledecká
Jokobib OP t1_j3gtkfu wrote
6 Victories in 7 events (3 GS, 2 SL and 1 SG). She now has the same amount of wins as Lindsey Vonn, only 4 away from the all time record by Ingemar Stenmark.
throwaway77993344 t1_j3har2l wrote
Incredible run today
Jokobib OP t1_j3hb0cn wrote
It’s so fun to see her ski when she’s this good
throwaway77993344 t1_j3hb5by wrote
Agreed. You're just constantly left wondering where she's finding the time when her style actually looks way less active and slower.
cosmik67 t1_j3hfasb wrote
More or less the definition of efficiency.
throwaway77993344 t1_j3hffnp wrote
That's actually very accurate, never thought about it like that
tbendis t1_j3hq945 wrote
Kostelić used to ski like this, just slow gliding through the turns, and it just looks so clean, and it's deceptively fast
Immediate-Steak3980 t1_j3hys30 wrote
Smooth is fast
jj461346 t1_j3i8ue3 wrote
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast, fast is slow
Progression28 t1_j3l84h3 wrote
You mean Janica, right? Because Ivica I would not equate to slow gliding haha.
Although I was very young when they were still active, so memory might be a bit foggy.
tbendis t1_j3pem0w wrote
Janica was always, Ivica had one season of glory that was magnificent.
man_cub t1_j3prs61 wrote
She was my hero, they used to train by carrying logs while balancing on other logs. Legendary family.
Donicle t1_j3hphc3 wrote
She's also only 27.Feels like she's been around forever.
ZDRob12 t1_j3hq9dm wrote
Good to see this. I was hoping the Olympics last year was just a bump in the road
SkiThe802 t1_j3i45ns wrote
The more she keeps winning the more confusing the Olympics appear. She wins 1/3rd of the races she enters, and I can't even think of a race she didn't earn a second run in.
NSSLMVP t1_j3isnyq wrote
Unfortunately I think she builds certain races up in her head and then it effects her performance. I actually think the Killington races demonstrate this the best. Despite having performed well there I’ve always felt her demeanor at the finish was that of relief and not excitement. I think she feels the pressure to perform for the home town crowd. I think the same thing happened with the Olympics. She felt the weight of the country on her shoulders. Her interviews after those races were uncomfortable to watch and I think the stress and anxiety just got the best of her that week. It was unfortunate but I don’t think it’s a stain on her career. Regardless of what records she breaks I’ve always felt she will be the best ski racer, woman or man, I’ll see in my lifetime.
patsboston t1_j3knr2d wrote
To be fair, she was still dealing with the mental effects of the death of her father then. That was huge on her.
Capt-Crap1corn t1_j3ltv83 wrote
I agree regarding those interviews. She was clearly going through it.
Capt-Crap1corn t1_j3ltnxo wrote
Yeah that was sad to see during the Olympics, but understandable. Aside from the usual, it seems like she had alot going on.
Oldtimer_2 t1_j3hcooe wrote
Certainly not one to take her skis and go home after disappointment is she.....tremendous athlete with the will and determination necessary to compete not only at the highest level, but to do so for years
Chesssox t1_j3hw3ff wrote
She is the goat end of the fucking story unless Petra vlovha adapts on the other discipline shiffrin will be unmatched. The only one that could have stop shiffrin conquest of the big globe would have been peak lara gut
PeterSagansLaundry t1_j3kc7ei wrote
She is unquestionably top 5 all time and in the GOAT discussion if she retires today.
Two more overall World Cup titles and one more Olympic gold would remove any doubt.
lunabagel28 t1_j3hwxrv wrote
Lmao, not at all. She choked in the biggest stage. We call everyone a goat these days…
SkiThe802 t1_j3i4a2t wrote
She has won gold at 2 separate Olympics already and will be a favorite again next time. Check yourself.
lunabagel28 t1_j3i83pp wrote
I know that. She also forgot how to ski in the most recent olympics
throwaway77993344 t1_j3itwpd wrote
How miserable are you lol
buerglermeister t1_j3pnfgs wrote
You clearly know nothing about the sport.
coop_stain t1_j3jdwax wrote
Also, the Olympics are not the biggest stage in the sport. The overall world cup is. Learn more before you say stupid shit.
lunabagel28 t1_j3jillh wrote
Lmao. Yea to the 4 hardcore ski fans it is. No one watches that shit moron
coop_stain t1_j3jiszp wrote
Hey man, just because you don’t know anything about the sport doesn’t mean other people don’t lol. You’re the one who was wrong.
lunabagel28 t1_j3jix12 wrote
I don’t have to watch it to know the Olympics are bigger
coop_stain t1_j3jj56e wrote
Except they aren’t….the overall is the most important because it shows who is the best skier on the planet. The Olympics are great, but they aren’t as important as the overall/world championships.
lunabagel28 t1_j3jxd50 wrote
Lmao
Progression28 t1_j3l8m5n wrote
mate, you‘re American.
Skiing is huge in the alpine countries. Switzerland and Austria have a huge skiing culture. Just look at footage from Adelboden this past weekend.
The Olympics are special, sure. But the big crystal ball is in every way more prestigious. Olympic ski slopes don‘t even hold the same prestige as the Lauberhorn or Streif. China held a great olympic ski event cause they built quite a spectacular slope, but generally the olympic slopes are quite shit because they are forced to be held on non ideal mountain slopes where not much is possible.
Capt-Crap1corn t1_j3lu7xp wrote
I’m American and I didn’t know this. Thanks for explaining.
contrary-contrarian t1_j3hdohr wrote
Holy smokes! So neat to see in such an insanely competitive sport.
ScuderiaLiverpool t1_j3hyk7h wrote
Mikaela is in the form of her life at the moment. I'd be more surprised if she doesn't get #83 on Tuesday in Flachau than if she does at this rate.
Mitch23m t1_j3kjwb3 wrote
I’m older. I used to worship Stenmark. No longer. Shiffrin is hands down the best I’ve ever seen. Her form. Her aggressive stance. She comes back with amazing runs on trashed courses. She is amazing.
snowyoda5150 t1_j3h1hza wrote
Beasty!
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PaversPaving t1_j3i1jqu wrote
She’s so sick.
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Huge_Presentation_85 t1_j3i9n4w wrote
Too bad she was a complete disappointment during the Olympics
throwaway77993344 t1_j3itysm wrote
Who gives a shit
She's already a double olympic champion, not that olympic medals are a relevant measure of success in this sport.
man_cub t1_j3psupx wrote
This is a much bigger accomplishment than the Olympics.
Theoldelf t1_j3hubon wrote
I certainly am not trying to take away anything from Shiffrins accomplishments. She’s obviously a phenomenal skier and deserves the recognition and title of “GOAT” But Vonn was primarily a downhill skier and suffered several high speed crashes. And numerous setbacks due to injuries. Both are exceptional skiers but I feel in different categories. You can’t compare a mogul expert to a aerial specialist although both are technically skiers. I’m certainly pulling for Shiffrin to take the title.
SkiThe802 t1_j3i4pnr wrote
You are clearly unaware of Lindsey's early-career successes in the tech events. Shiffrin still hasn't transitioned to racing mostly speed events like many ski racers do when they are later in their careers.
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WBaumnuss300 t1_j3hmp98 wrote
Furthermore she is 1 of only 7 women that managed to win a race in all 5 disciplines. In the age of specialization instead of all-rounding, this is hugely impressive.