The message was announced via Shiffrin's social media on Monday.
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Shiffrin has previously talked about the importance of the father, and also the mother, that she has reached the level she is today.
Mikaela Shiffrin missed the weekend's competitions in Russia, when she opted out of the Rosa Chutor competitions to prioritize technical training instead. Shiffrin still leads the overall World Cup.
This weekend, the World Cup competitions in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen will be decided and it is unclear if Shiffrin will be present.