Mikaela Shiffrin, the 18-year-old wunderkind of ski racing.
She became the youngest slalom world champion a year ago.
Shiffrin sped past the finish line to become the youngest Olympic slalom champion.
She is the first American to win the event in 42 years.
“You can create your own miracle,” Shiffrin said when the gold medal was on a sash draped around her neck. “But you do it by never looking past all the little steps along the way.”
Don’t miss the full inspirational story @ NY Times – American Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Gold In Slalom
Thank you Susan

She has been such a delight to see in interviews – incredibly talented and gracious.
So true Mimi. And she’s such a refreshing contrast to some others…
grace and grit. the perfect combination.
She is…really is.
What a great kid! May the wind just be starting to gather beneath her sails….
Yes, solid tail wind already…
Amazing wisdom and insight at such a young age.
Certainly is Peggy.
She was amazing to watch.
She was Francine.
On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 9:30 PM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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Motivational words.
For a youngster, she has acquired considerable wisdom.
On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 2:07 AM, lead.learn.live. wrote:
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True that.