Mikaela Shiffrin discusses her father's impact and her grief

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.

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