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Also Known As Mikaela Pauline Shiffrin
Born March 13, 1995 (age 31) • Vail • Colorado
Awards And Honors World Cup • Olympic Games

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Mikaela Shiffrin smiles and holds up her gold and silver Olympic medals at a press conference during the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
Mikaela Shiffrin in racing gear skis around a slalom gate, spraying snow during the women's slalom.
Mikaela Shiffrin, wearing a blue helmet and ski suit, races downhill through slalom gates, kicking up snow during the Women's Slalom at the FIS World Ski Championships in Italy.
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