Mikaela Shiffrin says she is going to deprioritize slalom during the current season, focusing instead on faster Alpine disciplines such as giant slalom and super-G. In statements reported Tuesday, the skier indicates she will spend more time on these events rather than on the slalom races that have been central to her career.
The outlets describe Shiffrin as one of the sport’s most accomplished athletes, with particular emphasis on her strength in slalom. While one source frames the decision as a broader career and training focus—shifting attention toward events she expects to contest more regularly—another focuses on the specific change in event priorities. Across coverage, the common element is that Shiffrin is intentionally altering her competitive schedule for the season, reducing emphasis on slalom to make room for giant slalom and super-G.
No outlet reports a change to her overall competition plans beyond the stated emphasis on different disciplines; the reporting centers on her stated intention to rebalance her season around speed events rather than slalom.
