“Dream no more”- Mikaela Shiffrin gets real about starting off the Winter Olympic season as Team USA skiers record spectacular results.

Mikaela Shiffrin shared her thoughts after beginning her 2025 season with members of Team USA. The American skier competed in the opening race of the FIS Ski World Cup season in Sölden, Austria, finishing fourth overall.

Shiffrin had a tumultuous season last year, going through a crash, recuperation, and comeback. Since then, Mikaela Shiffrin has taken some time off and returned to the slopes to prepare for the upcoming season, which is critical because the Winter Olympics are just a few months away.

Team USA performed well in their first race of the season, with six American skiers finishing in the top 20. Paula Moltzan finished second, recording her best World Cup Giant Slalom performance to date.

Mikaela Shiffrin spoke about her performance in a post-race interview, reflecting on her path and admitting to being scared as she prepared to compete in the season’s opening race.

“I am quite happy. After how I finished last season, it was a waiting game, and in the end, racing was the next stage in the preparation phase to obtain the race mentality, and I felt like my mind and body were connected today – I was so scared all week,” she explained.

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Furthermore, the American athlete wrote a short statement praising Team USA’s outstanding achievement in Sölden, Austria.

“Don’t dream anymore…” We are doing it now. What a day for this crew! 🥹. @Paula Moltzan 👑, @nina_obrien, @katiehensien, @ajhurti, @elisabethbocock 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 For now, I’m simply happy❤️,” she tweeted.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s statement of gratitude to the US Ski Team

Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup – Women’s Giant Slalom – Source: Getty

Mikaela Shiffrin expressed gratitude to the US Ski Team ahead of the 2025-26 season. The American athlete discussed how the community’s support helps the team and motivates the players as they compete on a worldwide scale.

She was grateful for the opportunity to join her teammates in achieving their Winter Olympic goals.

“Year after year, you all turn up with such passion and love for what we do, and this year—with the Olympics approaching—we *really* feel your support. And we’re convinced we’re not alone at the starting gate. She wrote, “We have an entire community behind us—from St. Louis and beyond.”

Shiffrin aims to enhance her performance and compete at the quadrennial Games in Milano Cortina early next year.