# @mikaelashiffrin on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=PJQDgBje_5c
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38226617-mikaelashiffrin-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-24T18:02:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Mikaela Shiffrin ⛷💨 (@mikaelashiffrin) — https://gondola.cc/mikaelashiffrin

## Caption

Join us for an inspiring conversation with New Zealand's Alice Robinson, one of the most dynamic giant slalom skiers on the World Cup circuit. From her childhood days in "Skiwiland" (New Zealand's totally adorable name for ski daycare) to becoming a seven-time World Cup winner (as of 24. Dec. 2025) and world championship silver medalist, Alice shares her remarkable journey through the highs and lows of professional ski racing. We dive deep into her breakthrough seasons, the challenges of competing during COVID, building her own coaching team, and her unique perspective on fear, competition, and what it means to leave a legacy in sport.

Presented by STIFEL
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Follow What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://www.instagram.com/wtpwithmikaela

Download the Full Podcast: 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7a1IJyBxF8Hq74syIHlFrB
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alice-robinson-is-raising-the-bar-wtp-with-mikaela-ep-5/id1848869696?i=1000742620700

More about Alice: 
https://www.instagram.com/alicerobins0n

Chapters:
0:00  Introduction
3:20  “Faster.Always” Rapid Fire, Presented by ATOMIC
4:51 Alice chooses eagle as her spirit animal for being "savage but graceful"
6:49 Early Life and Getting Into Ski Racing
9:03 "Skiwiland” program name discussion
10:40 Multi-Sport Background & Skiing Identity
13:31 World Cup Breakthrough at age 17 
18:25 Momentum and First Victory
21:49 Simple vs. Easy Philosophy 
29:59 COVID and Imposter Syndrome Struggles
34:12 Beijing Olympics Experience
35:28 Hysterical crying in finish tent, Mikaela's support
39:58 Team Changes and Taking Ownership 
44:18 Team Building and Coach Selection Philosophy
55:09 Recent Success and Team Dynamics
57:21 Being One of the Best GS Skiers
59:49 Evolution of Fear and Risk Management
1:03:52 What Motivates and Inspires Alice
1:06:15 Second Run Showdown
1:10:16 Tour Camaraderie and Social Aspects 
1:15:36 Legacy and Life Philosophy
1:19:20 Conclusion

#mikaelashiffrin #AliceRobinson #skiing #whatsthepoint

## Stats

- **Views:** 16,079
- **Likes:** 388
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- **Comments:** 41

## Tags

mikaelashiffrin, skiing, whatsthepoint, alicerobinson

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