World Cup, Mikaela Shiffrin and slalom
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Mikaela Shiffrin thinks about her dad often in a season marked by serious crash, memorable milestone
These days, the American ski racing standout has been thinking a lot about her father, Jeff Shiffrin. He died five years ago in a home accident. Her father helped nurture her love of skiing. He offered tips and suggestions, usually taking in her races off to the side and with a camera dangling from a strap around his neck.
The FIS Ski World Cup Finals wrapped up Thursday in Sun Valley, and on the last day of the season an American skier gave the home crowd something to cheer about.