Olympic champions Mikaela Shiffrin and Sofia Goggia know what it takes to reach the top in Alpine skiing. Their advice to all YOG skiers ahead of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020 is simple: be true to yourself, have fun and be patient.

Mikaela Shiffrin is now the world no. 1 in Alpine skiing, having broken several longstanding records on her way to the top. On 21 February 2014 at Rosa Khutor, she became the youngest ever Olympic slalom champion, at the age of 18 years and 345 days. Here, we take a look back at this achievement, and the many more that followed…

Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States in action during the Women's Slalom

Gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States celebrates during the flower ceremony for the Women's Slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA wins the gold medal during the Alpine Skiing Women's Slalom

Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA competes during the Alpine Skiing Women's Slalom

Lindsey Vonn broke records for fun during her career but, a year after the Olympic champion retired with more Alpine skiing World Cup wins to her name than any other female racer in history, she happily confesses that one moment stands out way above every other… 

Olympic.org picks out some of the most impressive performances from former Youth Olympic Games (YOG) athletes in recent weeks, as the YOG continue to provide a springboard to the global sporting stage.

Swiss Alpine skier Amelie Klopfenstein said she does not want to “wake up” as her dream run from reserve team member to multi-medal winner continued with gold in the women’s giant slalom on Sunday.