Ingemar Stenmark says Mikaela Shiffrin is better than he was.
## What makes Shiffrin stand out?
Shiffrin has good physical strength, technique, and a strong head.
She can ski well in slalom, super-G, and downhill.
Ingemar Stenmark won 86 World Cup skiing victories, but in only technical disciplines.
## How does Stenmark compare to Shiffrin?
Stenmark's wins came in the 1970s and 80s, mostly in slalom and giant slalom.
Shiffrin's 85 wins have come in various disciplines, including super-G and downhill.
## What's next for Shiffrin?
Mikaela Shiffrin plans to compete in a super-G, a downhill, and another super-G in Kvitfjell, Norway.
She will then participate in a giant slalom and a slalom in Are, Sweden, on March 10-11.
Ingemar Stenmark won't attend the races in Are, but will watch on TV.
He doesn't want to devote too much attention to Shiffrin when Swedish skiers are competing.
## Why does Stenmark admire Shiffrin?
Ingemar Stenmark appreciates Shiffrin's methodical approach to skiing and her introverted personality.
He thinks she's a very nice person, although they've never met.
Mikaela Shiffrin has won six victories in Are, Sweden, including two gold medals at the 2019 worlds.
She has a Norwegian boyfriend, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the circuit's leading downhill skier.
Ingemar Stenmark enjoys following Shiffrin's races and thinks she has a good touch with the snow.
He believes she can adapt to different snow conditions, which makes her a great skier.
Mikaela Shiffrin has won three medals at the world championships this month, including a silver in super-G.
Ingemar Stenmark knows the numbers well and is impressed by Shiffrin's skills.
He thinks she's much better than he was, and it's not just about the numbers.