It’s a VERY different season for everybody: fans, coaches, athletes and those working for the various ski federations. Add to it the issues that Mikaela, her mother and brother are dealing with. I keep hearing that MS and Eileen are both holding the other up, or together.
I believe that there is a bit of a filter on much of what we see. My understanding is that the training, including free skiing {and drills} in Reiteralm was great. Area is essentially closed, weather was great, etc. Yes, it IS “her job”, but it seems like it was enjoyable.
I’m not expecting a single thing in terms of how much we see her race this season. Ot would be a plus, in terms of her career, and such if she does race at the FIS World’s this spring. Who cares if she races just one event?
Much has be written here, and elsewhere, about what a “different” adolescence and young adult years MS had. I, for one, was surprised and pleased when it became public that she was in a relationship with Math Faivre. She has been so sheltered. Her team of one, her family, her coaches and her agent, Kili.
I hear people speak that she is NOT a kid. I could debate that. Or that she should be moving on. Maybe. Or perhaps we don’t grasp the effect of things. It’s not like she has a huge support group, or friend group...as it has been relayed to me.
My hunch is that she will race this weekend, and I suspect they they may fly back to the US, through the holidays. Then race again on 1/12, the Flachau SL.
We’ll see. A lot for them to deal with. Not as simple as training, being fit, and pushing out of the starting gate.
I suspect that Eileen {and Kili} have dictated to the USST {friends of CEO Tiger Shaw and ES say that he is petrified of taking her on} that any racing will be done on her terms. Have her support team ready to roll, but only when E and M give it the green light.
I’m staying out the team of one, and HUGE level of support provided by the USST...along with how in affects the USST. BTW, those who say it was the same with LV and her level of USST support {and expenses} are not so much in the loop.
USST, Tiger, Megan Harrod {USST Media} sure would like MS back.
In the meantime, let’s get excited about any progress. Paula M, Nina O’B, Breezy....maybe even Lila L. We’ll see.
Wishing ALL the Shiffrins the very best. The end of 2020 can’t come soon enough for many.
Not sure the crystal globe effect works anywhere else. Possibly Slovenia?
With all the off-and-early season uncertainty, I didn't see Shiffrin getting a win this early.
