Olympic skiing champion Michaela Shiffrin has opened up about a terrifying near-death experience during a recent training session that left the sports world in shock. In an emotional interview released earlier today, the 29-year-old shared details of a high-speed crash that occurred during a downhill training run in the Austrian Alps earlier this year.
“I nearly lost my life,” Shiffrin admitted, her voice trembling as she recounted the moment. “One wrong turn, one split-second miscalculation, and everything went black. I’m incredibly lucky to be alive.”
The incident, which was previously downplayed as a “minor training injury,” was far more serious than fans had been led to believe. According to Shiffrin, she suffered internal bleeding, a concussion, and multiple fractures, narrowly escaping a spinal injury thanks to the quick response of her medical team.
“I’ve had injuries before, but this one was different. This one made me rethink everything — my career, my priorities, and even life itself,” she said.
Since the accident, Shiffrin has been undergoing intense rehabilitation and says the journey to recovery has been as much mental as it is physical. She also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans, family, and fellow athletes.
The ski world is now rallying behind the two-time Olympic gold medalist, who remains hopeful about returning to the slopes — but says she will never take a single run for granted again.
“I don’t know when I’ll be back,” she concluded. “But when I do, it’ll be with more purpose than ever.”
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