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Shiffrin back on snow

A little over a month after the crash, alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin is back on snow. But it was only a few calm runs in a ski slope.

Shiffrin back on snow

Shiffrin had a guardian angel – soon back on snow

The alpine superstar Mikaela Shiffrin is back in the gym after the crash in December where she suffered a shin injury and extensive muscle damage. The American writes that she hopes to be back on snow "in a week or so".

Shiffrin had a guardian angel – soon back on snow

The Superstar: "I really had luck"

She is chasing her 100th World Cup victory in her career, but the alpine superstar Mikaela Shiffrin does not know when she will be back on the slope again. If things go badly, the season may already be over for the American.

The Superstar: "I really had luck"

Shiffrin's setback: underwent "unexpected" operation

The alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin announced on Saturday that she had undergone an "unexpected" surgical procedure due to a complication in her recovery from her abdominal injury. It was in a crash in the American Killington at the end of November that Shiffrin injured herself, with puncture wounds and muscle injuries.

Shiffrin's setback: underwent "unexpected" operation

Slalom star's setback - risks missing the World Championship

Slalom star Petra Vlhova's knee won't heal as it should – and the World Championship start in winter is at risk. The Slovakian may need to undergo surgery on the knee she operated on in January.

Slalom star's setback - risks missing the World Championship

Shiffrin out for "a few weeks"

Alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin has to wait a bit for her 100th World Cup victory. .

Shiffrin out for "a few weeks"

New Swedish podium spot – Swenn-Larsson second

Anna Swenn-Larsson took the season's first podium in the Alpine World Championship. It became a shared second place for the Swede.

New Swedish podium spot – Swenn-Larsson second

Shiffrin on the nasty crashes: "Something hit me"

The American Mikaela Shiffrin was chasing victory in the World Championship in giant slalom – when she crashed badly in the second run. "Something hit me," she herself reports in a video and simultaneously gives reassuring news.

Shiffrin on the nasty crashes: "Something hit me"

Hector wins in the USA – Shiffrin injured in crash

Mikaela Shiffrin was chasing her 100th World Cup victory – but crashed hard in the second run. Instead, Sara Hector took home her sixth World Cup victory in giant slalom.

Hector wins in the USA – Shiffrin injured in crash

Tough for Swenn-Larsson – far behind the leaders

Anna Swenn-Larsson had a tough Saturday at work. After barely making it to the second run, she eventually finished in 15th place.

Tough for Swenn-Larsson – far behind the leaders

Swenn Larsson fourth in slalom premiere

To the superstar Mikaela Shiffrin there was nothing to do – the American took her 98th World Cup victory when it was the slalom premiere in Finnish Levi. The Swede Anna Swenn Larsson just missed the podium – the 33-year-old finished fourth.

Swenn Larsson fourth in slalom premiere

The Star Makes a Comeback – Back After Five Years

Ski legend Lindsey Vonn is making a comeback – over five years after she ended her career. The goal is to compete in the World Cup in December.

The Star Makes a Comeback – Back After Five Years

Hector far from the top: "It sucks"

Sara Hector has never been on the podium in Sölden's alpine premiere competition. And it didn't happen this year either.

Hector far from the top: "It sucks"

Guide: Ahead of the Alpine Premiere in Sölden

An Austrian legend is making a comeback for the Netherlands, a Norwegian star will compete for Brazil – and an American giant is chasing their 100th victory. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the alpine World Championship cup start in Sölden.

Guide: Ahead of the Alpine Premiere in Sölden

Shiffrin's decision: Skipping downhill

Alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin is chasing her 100th victory in the World Cup – but it will not come in downhill. The American has chosen to abstain from the discipline this season, which begins in Austrian Sölden on October 26.

Shiffrin's decision: Skipping downhill