Mikaela Shiffrin Names Soldeu Her Favorite World Cup Stop with Three Wins There
The alpine skiing legend, with three wins at the Andorran resort, praises its comfort and organization while naming Messi, Biles, Federer, and the Williams sisters as her idols.
Key Points
- Mikaela Shiffrin names Soldeu her favorite World Cup stop, praising its comfort and organization.
- Shiffrin has won three World Cup races at Soldeu in Andorra.
- She lists idols: Lionel Messi, Simone Biles, Roger Federer, and Williams sisters.
- Soldeu in Grandvalira receives acclaim from elite skiers for events.
American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, considered the greatest in her sport's history, has named Soldeu her top stop on the World Cup circuit.
In a recent piece for The Players’ Tribune—a platform founded by former baseball player Derek Jeter where athletes share firsthand accounts—Shiffrin praised the Andorran resort for more than its slopes. She feels particularly comfortable there, often prolonging her stays to include side trips, such as spending a couple of days in Barcelona before or after races.
The Colorado native, from Vail, has secured three World Cup wins at Soldeu across prior visits, reinforcing her fondness for the venue. Her comments echo earlier endorsements she has made during competitions in Andorra.
Shiffrin also named her sporting idols: Lionel Messi, Simone Biles, Roger Federer, and the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus.
The acclaim elevates the global standing of Soldeu and El Tarter in Grandvalira, a destination routinely hailed by elite skiers. This was clear at the latest World Cup event there in February, when female athletes applauded the event's organisation.
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