American skier Shiffrin fails to finish 1st race at worlds

Shiffrin fails to finish combined event at worlds

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin failed to finish the slalom portion of the women's combined event Monday on the opening day of the world championships.

Mikaela Shiffrin fails to finish first race at worlds

Shiffrin reacted with apparent open-mouthed astonishment before bending over her ski poles. She then went over to Brignone and embraced the Italian skier.

Skier Mikaela Shiffrin fails to complete 1st race in world championships

Shiffrin is competing in her first major event since failing to win a medal in six starts at last year’s Beijing Olympics.

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Azzurra triumphs at Maribel, Shiffrin skis out at last gate © ANSA

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The Italian took advantage of Mikaela Shiffrin's error to win the first round of the Worlds.

American skier Shiffrin fails to finish 1st race at worlds

MERIBEL, France (AP) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin missed what looked like a certain gold medal Monday on the opening day of the world championships, skiing out of the women's combined race with the finish in sight.