71 Quotes by Mikaela Shiffrin

I rely on breakfast to give me a kickstart of energy in the morning, so I choose my foods accordingly.

If you don't think it's possible to win five golds, go talk to Michael Phelps.

One thing I've learned from winning an Olympic medal is that it's really exhausting.

When you have two races in a row, it's really important to keep that mental energy stable.

I wouldn't eat a 1,000-calorie bowl of spaghetti for dinner, but I've always loved pasta and think it's a good addition to any meal and a great base for pretty much any vegetable. It's also great when I have a nervous stomach before race day.

I've always said my expectations are higher than what anyone else could put on me.

I don't know what the point of life is, but I'm certain that five gold medals is not it.

I can't really picture a time when she won't be on tour with me. Mom has always been my best friend. But, yes, eventually she might get sick of it.

If I leave any legacy behind, it's just the idea, just the theory that you admit to your ambitions, and you don't let people tell you you're wrong to have those ambitions.