When you have two races in a row, it’s really important to keep that mental energy stable. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
One thing I’ve learned from winning an Olympic medal is that it’s really exhausting. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
If you don’t think it’s possible to win five golds, go talk to Michael Phelps. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
I think part of the fun about walking around in ski boots is making it look as awkward as possible. I really think that’s enjoyable. I don’t know why. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
I don’t know what the point of life is, but I’m certain that five gold medals is not it. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
When I get back on snow, it’s almost like I travel back in time to that feeling I used to have. That youthful, 6-year-old, ‘nothing else matters,’ ‘you’re sort of the center of the universe’ kind of a feeling. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
I’ve always said my expectations are higher than what anyone else could put on me. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
I always practice, even on the cat tracks or in those interstitial periods. My dad says, ‘Even when you’re just stopping, be sure to do it right, maintaining a good position, with counter-rotational force.’ These are the kinds of things my dad says, and I’m like, ‘Shut up.’ Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
Pasta is my superfood! Balance and moderation are the basis for my diet, though, so I also make sure to incorporate plenty of protein, fruits, and veggies throughout the day. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
