People tell me an Olympic medal is a life-changing event. Except I don't even think about the medal unless someone asks about it. Mikaela Shiffrin askchangeevent Change image and share on social
The harsh cold and windburn from hours of skiing does a lot of damage to my skin, so I try to keep my skin as moisturized as possible. Mikaela Shiffrin colddamageharsh Change image and share on social
You can't ever make the perfect run, but you can make the best run, and then you clock the fastest time, and that's a win. Mikaela Shiffrin clockfastmake Change image and share on social
I've learned some quick tricks about how to fix my hair so I can dash somewhere unexpected and still be O.K. when someone stops me to take a picture. Mikaela Shiffrin dashfixhair Change image and share on social
My parents strapped a pair of plastic skis on my boots when I was two years old and sent me down our driveway in Vail. Of course, they were holding on to me the whole time, but that was my first experience 'skiing.' Mikaela Shiffrin bootdrivewayexperience share on social
I do doubles on Monday and Thursday, take Wednesday off or do easy cardio, do doubles on Thursday and Friday, and the weekend I just get outside and get active - jog or bike ride, or play tennis with my mom. Mikaela Shiffrin activebikecardio share on social
One of the biggest misconceptions is that carbs are bad. It's a fad right now. Full disclosure: I'm sponsored by Barilla. But I've always been free about saying I love carbs, including pasta, in moderation. Mikaela Shiffrin badbarillabig share on social
I just - I fell in love with the sport when I started to ski gates. Once I was allowed to start training gates around 6 years old, then I really fell in love with it. Mikaela Shiffrin allowfallgate Change image and share on social
I have never limited myself by focusing much on being a 'normal' teenager. Mikaela Shiffrin focuslimitnormal Change image and share on social
I think it's good to stimulate your mind. Mikaela Shiffrin goodmindstimulate Change image and share on social