Recognizing Mikaela Shiffrin

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Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as co-chair of the Bipartisan Ski and Snow Board Caucus to recognize the incredible achievements of New Hampshire's own Mikaela Shiffrin, the most-decorated skier of all time.

On March 11, 2023, during Women's History Month, Mikaela broke the record for the most World Cup alpine wins by any skier, male or female, earning 87 championship wins and securing her place in history.

Shortly after, she won another title, breaking her own record and making history again. I love having a woman be the most decorated skier in the world.

From her earliest days, when I met her at the Dartmouth Ski Way and first watched her race with her late father, my friend, Jeff, Mikaela has taken the world by storm. Her record-breaking win and dedication to the sport will inspire women and girls across the country and around the world.

Thank you, Mikaela, for inspiring us to be nice, think first, and have fun.

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