My parents strapped a pair of plastic skis on my boots when I was two years old and sent me down our driveway in Vail. Of course, they were holding on to me the whole time, but that was my… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
It's like a puzzle or a painting or music. When I ski, it's like a song. I can hear the rhythm in my head, and when I start to ski that rhythm and I start to really link my turns… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
My whole thing is simple, well-balanced meals. I have to say, though, that I really like dessert. I try not to eat dessert every… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
I don't know what the point of life is, but I'm certain that five gold medals is not it. — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
Out on the hill under the helmet, nobody sees your face or hair, but then you take it off, and they do - that's… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
I can't really picture a time when she won't be on tour with me. Mom has always been my best friend. But, yes, eventually… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
During the season, one of the most important things to eat is the carbs. Protein's really important, too, but it's the carbs that are… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
If I hadn't come East as a kid, I might still be a World Cup racer today, but I wouldn't be the same World… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
I get this adrenaline rush from just going down the course and feeling like I made a really great turn and I'm going to… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
I have all these things I want to do, but I don't have to do them right away. Because it's not just about winning,… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
If I leave any legacy behind, it's just the idea, just the theory that you admit to your ambitions, and you don't let people… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
If you don't think it's possible to win five golds, go talk to Michael Phelps. — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
Here's the thing. You can't get ten thousand hours of skiing. You spend so much time on the chairlift. My coach did a calculation… — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
I have some really lofty goals that don't even scratch upon the Olympics. — Mikaela Shiffrin Copy Share Image
