March 29, 2024

Michaela Shiffrin is considering retiring due to climate change

Michaela Shiffrin is considering retiring due to climate change

Snow circus. But this is becoming increasingly rare. Not least because of climate change. Virtually a treadmill for alpine athletes who compete in races in Europe as well as in the USA and Canada.

Michaela Shiffrin knows that, too. The exceptional 26-year-old talent from the United States is currently concerned about her carbon footprint. “I have problems with the fact that the sport requires a lot of trips,” the two-time Olympic champion said at a media briefing on Wednesday evening.