Don’t forget Steve!

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I think that's the point. I spent many years as a huge sports fan, and other than hockey players, winter Olympians don't seem to stand out.
This person is the Tiger Woods of skiing, maybe even the Michael Jordan of skiing, and I have never heard her name before and I think that's a shame.

Edit: Maybe that's on me, too. To find these kinds of stories instead of waiting to be fed them.

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Those were the only ones I could think of. Not too many of them. I would like to know the names of those badass curling team members.

So that's 4 names out of what 30 years?

And she's just 27. She could definitely win another 50 races

Tomba or Stenmark wouldn't be competitive on their equipment vs today's athletes either. The only comparison we can make is relative to their peers and by that metric Mikaela is the GOAT.

Damn dude? When was this like last year or like 10 years ago

They were more like four minus seasons

Crazy thing is that she is still really humble in interviews. Great athlete and seemingly a great person too

Haha, okay, just gonna take your word for it lol

There are ~40 world cup races a year across all disciplines.

Shiffrin CAN win in all of them but is top of the sport in Slalom and Giant Slalom, which are about 20 races a season.

i used to be in the local skiing club with her. most entitled, whiny person i’ve ever come across

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What's wrong with Liensberger?

Ok and who tf are you? You won’t even be forgotten bc no one remembers you today lmao

That’s such an awesome story—thank you for sharing

Basically, Russia has violated this so many times they make documentaries about it.

Queeeeeeen

Recently heard a rebroadcast of an interview with her from about 10 years ago and she was so funny and humble and engaging. Made me an instant fan.

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Maybe for racing. Candide Thovex is probably the greatest all around skier. Shane McConkey probably deserves a shout there as well.

It was worth it for Fred.