Mikaela Shiffrin reacts to compatriot Lauren Macuga’s podium result at the Kvitfjell World Cup

Mikaela Shiffrin recently expressed her sentiments after US skier Lauren Macuga finished second in a World Cup downhill competition in Kvitfjell, Norway on Saturday (March 1). Macuga raced over the finish line in 1:31.72.

Emma Aicher of Germany and Cornelia Huetter of Austria finished first and third on the podium, in 1:31.69 and 1:31.88, respectively. Following the podium result, Shiffrin expressed gratitude to Macuga, who is 22 years old.

Shiffrin rushed to Instagram to announce Macuga’s second place result in the race. She then added three emojis to indicate her feelings.

Screenshot of Shiffrin Instagram story feat her reaction to Lauren Macuga’s podium finish (Image via: Macuga’s Instagram)

Lauren Macuga raced in two downhill races in the Kvitfjell event, finishing 15th in the first one on Friday (February 28). Mikaela Shiffrin won the slalom event at the Sestriere leg, her penultimate World Cup race this season.

Mikaela Shiffrin announces her decision to give to the Share Winter Foundation after winning 100 World Cups.

Shiffrin enjoying her slalom victory in Sestriere during the 2024-25 FIS SKI World Cup (Image via: Getty Images)

Mikaela Shiffrin recently issued a vow after winning her 100th FIS SKI World Cup in Sestriere. Shiffrin uploaded a photo of herself after her Sestriere triumph and said that she is donating $10,000 to the Share Winter Foundation in order to reach her $100,000 target.

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The 29-year-old further stated that, while winning 100 World Cups is a great accomplishment, she hopes to do more for young impoverished children through her foundation. She wrote:

“To commemorate this triumph, I am contributing $10,000 to the Share Winter Foundation in support of our $100,000 target for kids learn-to-ski and snowboard programs. I view this 100-victory talk as an opportunity to draw more attention and, perhaps, greater enthusiasm to the sport. Winning 100 is about me—it’s about my career and everything I’ve done to get there, with the help of my teammates, sponsors, and supporters.”

She also added:

“It’s incredible of course, but I’d like to take this opportunity to turn the spotlight to something bigger and far more important than me”

The Share Winter Foundation focusses on the development of winter sports among underprivileged communities. Mikaela Shiffrin’s message encourages followers to give to the charity and explains how it will benefit impoverished youngsters.

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