Mikaela Shiffrin: "Winning makes me want to win more"

In a lengthy interview to the official website of the FIS Mikaela Shiffrin, that the phenomenal U.S. at age 19 has already won everything in slalom (an Olympic gold medal, one world, two trophies and specialty 9 races of the World Cup) talks about his life and his career.

Wednesday 6 August 2014 11 minutes reading time

Let's start from the beginning'', tells us something more about how you grown? I grew up in Vail for the first seven years of my life, then we moved to New Hampshire for five years and finally returned to Colorado when I was 12 years old. However, I continued my education in high school at a boarding school in Vermont (the Burke Mountain Academy) where I graduated. I had a very happy and active life growing up where my parents I was exposed to many different experiences - from windsurfing in Maui, hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking, tennis, music, art, travel and many other things. I was always very active, happy and loved school and sports and doing things with my family. He has time to enjoy his youth and he is afraid that may find it missing something? I have a lot of what I want from my youth. I have time to watch movies and go out to dinner with my friends. But I would rather have a quiet night at my house with my family and then do nothing like most of the guys my age. I dedicate my time to myself. I'm not afraid that I miss something. This is I know, and I think that my life is quite compelling, even if it is very challenging. It ' grew up in Vail, what she likes in the home? I love spending time in Vail, because even if it is one of the main cities Ski, there are many things to do in the summer for fun. You can biking, hiking, playing soccer, tennis, paddle boarding, kayaking, everything. It ' the ideal place to live for active people. My favorite place is probably at the starting gate at the top of the slope of the race. That's where my journey skier is began. He has a favorite place for walking / cycling / swimming in the summer? I have this path that runs alongside the river, is covered by a canopy of trees, and even when it's hot and it is Sunny's a perfect temperature. '' And so nice and peaceful, it makes me feel balanced. In what way is changed his life from his victory at the Olympic Games? Mostly now I just have a fan base more big. More and more people are careful about what they say or do, but you are not yet arrived exaggeration. '' I had a little break after the hype of the Olympics. It is granted something special after the victory at the Olympic Games? Indeed I came home a month after Sochi lot of excitement when it was already off. I have not felt the need to celebrate or do anything particularly special. Winning just makes me want to win again,'' and the only way to do this is continue working. Skiing the door away from home for most of the year'', he never homesick and how the handles? I felt homesick after the slalom in Sochi. During one of the interviews I saw the reaction of my family (in Massachusetts) for my race winner. I was very happy to see their enthusiasm, but also a little sad'', because although I had to be in Sochi to win the medal, I wanted to be there with them to scream and hug and laugh and cry. It helps me when I remind myself that no matter how I feel alone with myself on a mountain, it is the best place peaceful world. '' There is drama, just me who fly between the doors. With his successes also grow his duties, how do you juggle the various commitments? I have many things on the plate these days. I have my routine workouts ski and / or dry, as well as carry out my obligations to the sponsors, the media, USSA and USOC and while it is fun to be occupied, the other side to juggle all of this I have to manage my time wisely. In general I tend to be very active - I mix a lot of things so I have no injuries from over-commitment, but my activities include some sort of daily (usually twice daily) training - tennis, lifting Riverfront Athletic Club where they built a special "corner Mikaela" for me, mountain biking, hiking, if I have a bit of time'' , running, skating in my district, soccer practice match for the agility'', and'' a bit of swimming in the summer. I also passed the test for college admissions in June and I can start to take part in some summer universities. How many hours do you train a day? Normally up to five hours of skiing and between 5 and 6 hours to dry off-season training. Do you ever take a break from all these activities? One thing I think is really important: take a bit of time each day'' in the mid- day to rest. '' It's one of my "big" secret that is not really a secret since I always tell everyone how important it is for me to take naps after my morning workouts / training sessions so '' I have the energy to do an afternoon workout quality. I also try to eat really well all the time, but especially when I'm at home and my meals are under my control. She is seen as a great example for other athletes, children and adults. What do you think will inspire them the most? I think the best way to detect any effect I have on other people is highlight of my youth, because I think that gave me a better connection with young athletes. They see me more as a teammate rather than anything else. I never want people that I feel like an unreachable because then the'' inspiration dies. The next world championships will be held at her house, what are its goals? I hope to defend my title in slalom, but mostly I want to represent my city Christmas with pride and speed. Who considers as the most attacking fearsome? I do not think that there is an opponent more formidable. All in the World Cup should be strong. All deserve to be there, and all are fast enough to win. I can never underestimate anyone. There are friendships in competitive sport? There are always friends in competitive sport. I find that my opponents more strong tend to be my most great friends. Especially at this level, we all appreciate the good skiing. How important "show" in professional sports? I think it's very important to stay calm and down to earth. I do not like when I see skiers break or cut the slope stakes if they go off the track. If he gives bother them unduly should solve the problem instead of pointing it out screaming. And though'' also important to show that the problem is there. So it is need to find a balance between hiding and revealing their emotions. Source: http://www.fis-ski.com/alpine-skiing/news-multimedia/news/article=mikaela-shiffrin-winning-just-makes-want-win-more.html

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