Lindsey Vonn expressed disappointment over not being paired with Mikaela Shiffrin for the new combined event at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. Vonn, who had campaigned for a 'dream team' pairing with Shiffrin, learned of the decision through social media, criticizing the lack of communication. Shiffrin, who is battling post-traumatic stress disorder following a crash, opted to race with Breezy Johnson instead. Vonn acknowledged the decision was based on performance but emphasized the importance of clear communication.
Pair had been mooted as possible pair in combined eventVonn had campaigned to race with Shiffrin in a skiing “dream team” at the world championships for the new combined event, which will also make its Olympic debut next year. When Shiffrin announced on Instagram that she was racing with recently crowned downhill world champion Breezy Johnson, Vonn reacted with displeasure.
“Maybe I didn’t help myself or the team by having my Twitter fingers out,” Vonn said on Tuesday. “But at the same time, I’m a human being and I was disappointed in the communication. And I let my feelings be known. I’m a human. I have feelings. So shoot me.” The combined pairings were selected by the US team’s coaching staff based on “season-best results” in downhill and slalom.
SKIING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS COMBINED EVENT LINDSEY VONN MIKAELA SHIFFRIN
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