Though the Beijing Olympics are 11 months away, they are already on her mind. Since Shiffrin is the rare athlete with the versatility to compete in each of the five Alpine events, she must soon decide whether to arrange the extensive spring and summer training needed to prepare for each race. Most years, Shiffrin would travel to practice in South America or New Zealand — or both — as well as in California and Colorado. “I’m trying to decide what I want to ski in the Olympics and where I have the potential to be a medal contender,” Shiffrin said. “Nobody’s seen it,” Shiffrin said, “and that’s definitely going to add a layer of chaos when we arrive for the first time at the Games.

Source: New York Times March 30, 2021 03:56 UTC