Olympic gold medalist and skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin is pushing back hard against what she calls “completely baseless and sensational” allegations that emerged earlier this week regarding her training methods and alleged favoritism within the U.S. Ski Team.
In a fiery post on her social media accounts, Shiffrin stated: “It’s nonsense. I’ve dedicated my life to this sport with integrity and respect. These accusations are not only false, but they’re also a disservice to the entire ski community.”
The accusations, reportedly originating from a now-deleted anonymous blog post, claimed that Shiffrin received “unfair advantages” during international competitions, including preferential course access and influence over team selections. The post gained viral traction before being discredited by several sports analysts.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has issued a statement in support of Shiffrin, calling the claims “unfounded and damaging,” and affirming that all athletes are held to the same standards of fairness and performance.
Shiffrin, a two-time Olympic champion and one of the most decorated alpine skiers in history, remains focused on her training ahead of the upcoming World Cup season, vowing not to let the controversy derail her goals.
“I stand by my work, my team, and everything we’ve achieved together,” she concluded. “The truth speaks louder than rumors.”
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