Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Best Female Athlete at 2023 ESPY Awards
Mikaela Shiffrin won the Best Female Athlete award at the 2023 ESPY Awards. The 27-year-old from Edwards, Colorado, broke Ingemar Stenmark's all-time World Cup wins record in 2022 and won the overall, slalom, and giant slalom crystal globes.
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her dominance in the world of skiing by winning the Best Female Athlete award at the 2023 ESPY Awards. The 27-year-old from Edwards, Colorado, broke Ingemar Stenmark's all-time World Cup wins record in 2022 and won the overall, slalom, and giant slalom crystal globes.
Shiffrin was humble in her acceptance speech, thanking her family, friends, coaches, and teammates for their support. She also spoke about the importance of setting a good example for the next generation of athletes.
"It's not important to break records or reset records," she said. "It's important to set the tone for the next generation, to inspire them."
Shiffrin is the latest in a long line of great skiers to win the Best Female Athlete ESPY Award. Lindsey Vonn won the award in 2010 and 2011, and Phil Mahre won it in 1982.
Other Colorado athletes who won ESPY Awards on Wednesday night include Zach Miller, who won Best Athlete with a Disability, and Nikola Jokic, who won Best NBA Player.
You must know:
- Shiffrin is the most decorated American skier in history, with 73 World Cup wins.
- She is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
- Shiffrin is a role model for young athletes around the world.
