Mikaela Shiffrin is nearing her return to competition. On Nov. 30, the two-time Olympic gold medalist suffered a severe puncture wound to her right abdomen when crashing during a giant slalom.

"I’m strong enough to get back in the start gate," the athlete said Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. He has been working at the brand since 2016, and is the author of the No. 1 New York ...

Six weeks ago, Mikaela Shiffrin didn’t have the core strength to even rise out of a chair. A sneeze or a laugh brought on instant pain. That was all due to a serious crash in a giant slalom race ...

Mikaela Shiffrin’s return to racing: Only a few gates from what would’ve potentially been a landmark 100th career World Cup win, U.S. superstar skier Mikaela Shiffrin caught an edge and ...

COLORADO, USA — Mikaela Shiffrin has recovered from her ski crash two months ago and told The Associated Press she plans to return to racing next Thursday at a World Cup slalom in Courchevel ...

After fearing she might not be able to return this season, Mikaela Shiffrin is ready to race. Shiffrin will return to the World Cup circuit next Thursday in Courchevel, France, just shy of nine ...

Six weeks ago, Mikaela Shiffrin didn't have the core strength to rise out of a chair. A sneeze or a laugh brought on instant pain. That was all due to a serious crash in a giant slalom race Nov ...