Each athlete measures success in different ways. For some it’s titles won or records broken. For others it’s longevity. For still others, it’s the number of times they lined up.
For Mikaela Shiffrin, it’s all of those. And none of those.
Which is why, as she begins yet another season following the two most tumultuous years of her life and career, Shiffrin knows she could retire tomorrow and be satisfied, while also knowing she is still hungry for more.
“When I was younger, it was a little bit vague. 'Oh, I want to be the best in the world.