Mikaela Shiffrin is ‘unsure’ that Milano Cortina will be her final Olympics: ‘I’ll give a 50-50’

Find out what Mikaela Shiffrin said on whether Milano-Cortina 2026 will be her final Olympics, as she considers adding super-G to her World Cup itinerary.

Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history with 101 World Cup wins and 18 global medals, including two Olympic golds, spoke to journalists at an Atomic event in Bergheim, Austria, before of her 16th World Cup season.

The three-time Olympian has not yet determined if the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina will be her last.

“I’m not really a numbers gal. Shiffrin said, “I’m so uncertain.” “I honestly don’t know. You can say “50-50.” The answer suggests the possibility of competing at the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, but no commitment is made.

When asked if she feels pressure to extend her career into her 40s, 30-year-old Shiffrin said, “I don’t see myself competing until I’m 40, but I’m certainly inspired by the success of athletes who can compete and hold that level for such a long time—and take a step away from the sport and come back.”

She went on to say, “It’s astounding, because it demonstrates how many different ways you can approach things. Sport is a wonderful aspect of life. We get to do this, and that is something to be thankful for.”

Mikaela Shiffrin’s 2025/26 racing calendar

Shiffrin also discussed her race itinerary for the upcoming season and whether she plans to add disciplines other than slalom and giant slalom.

Despite ruling out downhill, the US star expressed interest in super-G and wants to try it early in the season. Her team will then assess “if it’s worth keeping it on the program before the Olympics, or if we push that until after.”

The Colorado native stated that her summer training included super-G training and that she needs more preparation before racing.

“I’m really, really happy with the improvements my team and I made,” she informed us.

“We’re entering this season with a good atmosphere, and I have a lot of faith in those around me. I am quite appreciative for it. I’m not prepared, but I’m excited. “That’s a good place to be.”

Shiffrin emphasised the need of carefully managing her recovery after an injury experienced in November and the previous season. “The last two seasons, I was injured and off snow for at least eight weeks,” she stated. “So, it’s maybe not the smartest to just add a lot of races.”

Shiffrin will begin her World Cup season on Saturday, October 25th, with the customary opening giant slalom in Sölden, Austria.