Olympic Champion Mikaela Shiffrin Injured In Brutal Skiing Mishap

After sustaining multiple injuries during the Alpine Ski World Cup, Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin is on the mend.

Following the incident, Mikaela Shiffrin shared a video update on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram, reassuring fans about her condition and maintaining a positive attitude despite the severity of her injuries.

The accident occurred on Saturday, November 30, during the second run of the World Cup giant slalom race. Shiffrin suffered a deep puncture wound to the right side of her abdomen along with “severe muscle trauma,” though there was no significant damage to her bones, ligaments, or internal organs, according to the Associated Press.

Shiffrin was transported down the slope by sled and taken to a medical facility by ambulance, as confirmed in a December 1 statement from U.S. Ski & Snowboard shared on X.

“There was no ligament damage assessed. Bones and internal organs look OK. There is a puncture wound into the right side of her abdomen and severe muscle trauma,” the statement read.

Shiffrin had been leading the race after a strong first run in the giant slalom, putting her in position to secure her 100th World Cup victory. However, during her second run, she lost her footing and slid into a gate, flipping over her skis, according to the Associated Press.

The fall didn’t stop there—Shiffrin collided with a second gate before coming to a halt in the protective fencing lining the course, the outlet reported.

In her post to her fans, Shiffrin said, “Not really too much cause for concern at this point, I just can’t move. I have a pretty good abrasion and something stabbed me. ... I’m so sorry to scare everybody. It looks like all scans so far are clear.”

She also thanked her fans and cheered on her teammates in the video’s caption, writing, “Quick update. Thank you for your cheers and support. Wishing the best of luck to my teammates tomorrow!! I’ll be cheering from the sidelines on this one.”

The U.S. Ski Team has stated there is no definitive timeline for Mikaela Shiffrin’s return to competition following her injuries. While her next scheduled event is in two weeks at Beaver Creek, Colorado, it remains uncertain if she will be able to participate.

After Shiffrin’s accident, Switzerland’s Camille Rast was named the winner of the World Cup race.

Earlier this year, in January, Shiffrin sustained a leg injury during a skiing event in Italy. The accident occurred midway through her run when she lost control and crashed into the protective nets. At the time, Shiffrin was seen limping and using her skis for support while being assisted by medical personnel.

Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated the skiing world in recent years, shattering nearly every record in her path. In March 2023, she achieved her 87th World Cup victory in slalom, surpassing the legendary Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86 wins, which had stood since 1989.

Following the historic milestone, Shiffrin shared with PEOPLE that the magnitude of her accomplishment was still sinking in. “I don’t know how people process things that are so big,” she said after the race. "I know everything that I've experienced in life and since I started racing World Cup, I know the whole process and everything that's gone into it, and that really can't be summed up with a number," Shiffrin told PEOPLE Magazine.

"I didn't believe it was possible. I still believe it shouldn't have happened, and I don't understand why it did, besides the fact that I've skied well enough for 87 races to win it. But why me, why now, why period, I don't really have an answer for any of those things."