Mikaela Shiffrin discusses her father's impact and her grief
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin spoke on Anderson Cooper's podcast about the loss of her father, Jeff Shiffrin, who died after an accident in February 2020. She reflected on watching security footage of the incident to understand its circumstances, which led to a profound impact on her relationship with skiing. Shiffrin described feelings of apathy and challenges in coping with grief following his death. Winning a gold medal at the Milan Olympics helped her begin to accept her father's absence. The conversation highlighted the personal struggle faced by athletes dealing with loss and trauma.
- •Jeff Shiffrin died in February 2020 after a fall at home.
- •Mikaela watched security footage of her father's accident.
- •She expressed feelings of grief and apathy affecting her skiing.
- •Winning a gold medal in Milan contributed to her healing.
- •Shiffrin shared her ongoing struggles with the meaning of existence.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Mikaela Shiffrin Watched Video of Her Late Father’s Final Moments: ‘Saw the Whole Thing Happen’
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Mikaela Shiffrin Reflects on Watching Security Footage of Her Dad's Fatal Accident
"Mikaela Shiffrin pored over security camera footage of her late dad’s fatal accident to check if he could’ve been saved. The Olympic skier, 31, opened up to Anderson Cooper, 59, about navigating grief during a special Father’s Day edition of his CNN podcast, All There Is With Anderson Cooper, which aired on June 18, 2026. Mikaela’s […]
"The three-time Olympic gold medal alpine skier lost her dad, Jeff Shiffrin, in a tragic accident in 2020
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:48 PMMikaela Shiffrin Watched Video of Her Late Father’s Final Moments: ‘Saw the Whole Thing Happen’
Mikaela Shiffrin pored over security camera footage of her late dad’s fatal accident to check if he could’ve been saved. The Olympic skier, 31, opened up to Anderson Cooper, 59, about navigating grief during a special Father’s Day edition of his CNN podcast, All There Is With Anderson Cooper, which aired on June 18, 2026. Mikaela’s […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 8:33 PMMikaela Shiffrin Reflects on Watching Security Footage of Her Dad's Fatal Accident
The three-time Olympic gold medal alpine skier lost her dad, Jeff Shiffrin, in a tragic accident in 2020
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