Alpine skiing-Shiffrin appoints pioneer Harjo as new head coach
Double Olympic gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin has appointed Karin Harjo, a pioneer for female coaches in Alpine skiing, as her new head coach, U.S. Ski & Snowboard said on Monday.
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Mikaela Shiffrin says appointment of Karin Harjo as new coach can give her a 'fresh and new way of thinking'
Mikaela Shiffrin says the appointment of Karin Harjo as her new coach can give her a «fresh and new way of thinking» as the American eyes more records. Shiffrin became the most decorated alpine skier in history last weekend when she broke the high-water mark of legendary Swede Ingemar Stenmark, who won 86 World Cup races during his career.
Mikaela Shiffrin hires Karin Harjo, leader of Canada's women's team, as head coach
Fresh off breaking the record for most World Cup race wins, Mikaela Shiffrin has a new head coach, Karin Harjo, who has been leading Canada's women's alpine skiing team.
Mikaela Shiffrin gets new head coach, an Alpine skiing trailblazer
Mikaela Shiffrin has a new head coach starting after this season — Karin Harjo, who as of last year as the Canadian women’s head coach was the only woman leading a national Alpine skiing team on the World Cup.
'Not done yet': Ski racing wins leader Mikaela Shiffrin continues quest for records
Does getting a record 87th World Cup win make Mikaela Shiffrin the greatest ski racer of all time?
'She's better than anyone' - Iga Swiatek congratulates Mikaela Shiffrin for breaking World Cup win record
Iga Swiatek has congratulated Mikaela Shiffrin after she won her 87th World Cup race to become the most decorated skier of all time at just 27 years old. The world No. 1 and Shiffrin have struck up a virtual friendship in the last three years with both athletes praising each other through interviews and messages on social media.
Mikaela Shiffrin will 'have to find a new motivation' says Ingemar Stenmark after American breaks his record
Ingemar Stenmark believes having a new motivation will be key for Mikaela Shiffrin after the American broke his record for the most World Cup wins in Alpine skiing history. Stenmark won his 86th and last World Cup in 1989 with many thinking Marcel Hirscher or Lindsey Vonn would surpass his milestone. Ad However, a surprise retirement for Hirscher and injuries for Vonn meant it was Shiffrin who has become the most decorated skier and Stenmark is wondering what’s next.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin passes Stenmark to become record World Cup winner
Mikaela Shiffrin's sense of timing was impeccable as the American celebrated a record 87th Alpine skiing World Cup win on Saturday in the same Swedish resort of Are where she first triumphed in 2012.