Mikaela Shiffrin Wasn’t Sure She Wanted To Win Olympic Gold Again If Her Late Dad Couldn’t Be There

Mikaela Shiffrin is reflecting on her road to success at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The iconic skier joins Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans and shares about her mentality behind preparing for this year’s Games, and how ultimately letting of the goal to win a medal led to her not only breaking an 8-year drought but also taking home the gold. Mikaela also shares how the loss of her father informed her process and which song gets her pumped before a race. And, she sends support to fellow skier Lindsey Vonn following her injury and reveals how far along she is with wedding planning. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics air through Feb. 22 on NBC and Peacock.