I am very impressed with Mikaela Shiffrin

[jcgoldie]

Despite very disappointing performances early in the olympics she has done extensive interviews throughout after every single performance. And in my opinion she has been crazy honest and open about her thoughts feelings and vulnerabilities. Almost no athletes that I can think of tell what they are actually thinking, especially when things aren't going their way. They usually fall back of sports speak and platitudes. It takes a damn strong person to put it out there in the spotlight when they are struggling the way she has.

[bahboo]

1. totally agree...

[evolves]

2. Simone Biles really

threw the door wide open on this. Her courage at the Summer Games last year has made it acceptable for elite athletes to show that they have the same fears and vulnerabilities that we all do.

More power to all athletes, and more support to them too, when they are in need of it.

[DinahMoeHum]

5. Yep, takes a G.O.A.T. to know another G.O.A.T.

Swimmer Michael Phelps knows all about this, too.

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. She is a great interview!

As far as I’m concerned, any winter Olympian who completes their run deserves my respect, medal or no medal. These people are performing incredible feats at high speed while performing on ice.

Any athlete who finishes without serious injury is a winner in my book.

[True Dough]

4. Poise

Even though the performances haven't been anywhere near what she dreamed of, she's shown remarkable poise and grace.

[Ferryboat]

6. She is at the mid point if her career.

There will be at least 2 more Olympics in her future. Most of the elite racers choke on the world stage of the Olympics.

She is on track to have most career wins beating the great Ingemar Stenmark 86 wins.

Currently I believe she stands at 73 wins.

[DinahMoeHum]

7. Plus she's already won gold medals in 2014 and 2018

Everything else at this point is just more gravy.

[Ferryboat]

8. Love your name!

Brings back fond memories from my zappa days.



Most of those other top racers who had a bad day on the Olympic stage came back and dominated the next time.