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United States' Mikaela Shiffrin wears a face mask as she waits for the podium ceremony after winning an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Flachau, Austria, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

In tragic year, Shiffrin’s coaches became ‘mentors in life’

By ERIC WILLEMSEN - Associated Press

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin wears a face mask as she waits for the podium ceremony after winning an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Flachau, Austria, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

Shiffrin to return to speed skiing at worlds in Cortina

By ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin checks the course before the start of an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Semmering, Austria, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti)

Shiffrin seeks slalom win to end her life-changing year

By ERIC WILLEMSEN - Associated Press

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom in Courchevel, France, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

Marta Bassino wins World Cup giant slalom; Shiffrin 4th

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Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States arrives at the finish area to take the second place at the alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP)

Mikaela Shiffrin limits World Cup goals in tough ski season

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States competes during the first run of the alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP)

Mikaela Shiffrin skips World Cup speed races in Switzerland

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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 file photo, United States' Mikaela Shiffrin smiles on the podium after winning the alpine ski, women's World Cup super-G, in Bansko, Bulgaria. A year that turned Mikaela Shiffrin’s world upside-down has left the American standout wondering how much time she has left in ski racing. The double Olympic and three-time overall World Cup champion is questioning how long all the traveling will still be worth it. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta, File)

After long break, Shiffrin grateful just to be racing again

By ERIC WILLEMSEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Mikaela Shiffrin races down the course during the women's World Cup downhill ski race, in Lake Louise, Alberta. The governing body for ski racing announced it will skip the traditional World Cup swing through North America to remain in Europe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The women’s side will miss stops in Killington, Vermont, and Lake Louise, Alberta. The men’s tour won’t race in Beaver Creek, Colorado, or make a separate trip to Lake Louise. The venues are slated to be back on the calendar in 2021-22, according to the International Ski Federation. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

World Cup ski circuit skipping US, Canada swing this season

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2017, file photo, Mikaela Shiffrin gets low in her turn during a downhill training run at Copper Mountain, Colo. Shiffrin and the U.S. women's ski team, along with the men's Europa squad, returned to snow for a June camp in Copper Mountain, Colorado. It was a chance to go fast on the slopes again after the season abruptly ended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily via AP, File)

Peak performers: Shiffrin, ski team return to snow for camp

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin stands on the podium after winning an alpine ski, women's World Cup super-G, in Bansko, Bulgaria, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

Shiffrin denied chance to defend ski crown, races canceled

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In this February 2014 photo provided by Kathleen Walsh, Thomas Walsh and Mikaela Shiffrin pose in Sochi, Russia. Ten years ago, ski racer Thomas Walsh was diagnosed with cancer that ended up taking his pelvis. By his side that day was Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin. She remains one of his biggest fans as Walsh rises through the ranks as a Paralympian. (Kathleen Walsh via AP)

Skiing bonds Shiffrin, Paralympian who overcame cancer

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 file photo,United States' Mikaela Shiffrin smiles after competing in the women's combined slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea. Turns out, even two-time World Cup overall champion Mikaela Shiffrin gets nervous in the start gate. It first struck her two years ago and hit her again before the Olympic slalom race last winter when she finished fourth. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Dodging nerves, skier Shiffrin vows to enjoy ride

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, talks to the media during a news conference at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mikaela Shiffrin jokes about whether Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic career is over

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, right, hugs compatriot Lindsey Vonn after the women's combined slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Mikaela Shiffrin gets silver in Lindsey Vonn’s last Olympic race; Michelle Gisin wins

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Marcel Hirscher, of Austria, skies into the finish area after the first run of the men's slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

The Latest: Trump congratulates US women’s hockey on gold

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A South Korean soldier, at right, describes the view to guests at Observation Post 717 along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in South Korea. (Dan Archer/Archcomix via AP)

Column: A visit to Observation Post 717 in the DMZ

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

United States' Breezy Johnson arrives at the finish area after competing during an alpine ski, women's world Cup downhill race, in Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Marco Tacca)

Johnson’s childhood dream took focus, work

By CLARK FORSTER - Associated Press

American Mikaela Shiffrin skis to a gold medal in the women’s giant slalom on Thursday at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. It was the second career Olympic gold medal for the 22-year-old Shiffrin. (Associated Press).

Mikaela Shiffrin wins Olympic gold medal in giant slalom after several delays

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, skis during the first run of the women's slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Latest: Shiffrin misses, Hansdotter wins gold on Day 7

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Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, celebrate her gold medal during the venue ceremony at the Women's Giant Slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Column: One down, more to come for Shiffrin

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press