SOELDEN, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin was named “skier of the year” by the federation of ski journalists on Friday, with American great Bode Miller handing over the trophy.
As always, thanks for your time and the work you do," Shiffrin told the media after receiving the trophy.
Miller called Shiffrin “the best there's ever been, male or female” and praised her for “speaking from her heart and authentically.”Miller is former Olympic champion who won two overall World Cup titles.
He won the skier of the year award in 2005 and retired from the sport 10 years later.
Political Cartoons View All 1223 ImagesMen's overall champion Marco Odermatt won the trophy last year.
Persons:
Shiffrin, Bode Miller, “, Miller, ” Miller, Marco Odermatt, ”, Patrick Lang, Phil Mahre, Lindsey Vonn, ___ Eric Willemsen
Organizations:
American, Olympic, Twitter
Locations:
SOELDEN, Austria