"For the winning-most athlete in alpine ski racing history, the pre-race ritual relies on a certain German candy brand: Haribo gummy bears. Mikaela Shiffrin recently shared a video of her pre-race ritual to her social media, showing how she puts a few Haribo gummy bears in her mouth, takes a deep breath, and chews right before heading down the mountain."
"Gummy bears and other similar candies are fairly popular as an on-mountain snack for skiers and snowboarders, with the quick boost of sugar keeping both athletes and recreators awake and alert while cruising down the slopes. Plus, a bag of gummies can easily fit in a jacket pocket. This video was shared following the Semmering Giant Slalom in Austria on Saturday, December 27th, in which Shiffrin took 6th place overall."
Mikaela Shiffrin chews a few Haribo gummy bears and takes a deep breath immediately before starting her races. The gummy bears provide a quick sugar boost and serve as a common on-mountain snack for skiers and snowboarders, fitting easily in jacket pockets for convenience. Shiffrin posted a video showing the ritual after the Semmering Giant Slalom in Austria on December 27, where she finished sixth. The following day at Semmering she overcame a significant time deficit in rough conditions to win the slalom, marking her fifth slalom victory of the season and her sixth consecutive slalom win.
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