US EditionU.S. star Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom, breaking Olympic medal drought
- On Feb 18, 2026, Mikaela Shiffrin won the women's slalom by 1.50 seconds, ending an eight-year Olympic medal drought, at Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- Focusing on technique, Shiffrin built on a 0.82-run lead with two dominant runs and emphasized not backing off in corners and using the outside ski.
- After the first run, Shiffrin led, with Camille Rast in silver and Anna Swenn Larsson in third, while dozens of lower-tier racers still awaited their turn.
- After the run, Mikaela Shiffrin pumped her fists and fought back tears as she approached Eileen, her mom and coach, then squatted and was embraced by the other medalists in the finish area.
- Competing in her fourth Olympic Games, Shiffrin says she feels gratitude and excitement to be back and will cheer for Lindsey Vonn.
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At the age of 30, the American skier regains the highest step of the podium in slalom at the Olympics. ...
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Portland Press HeraldMikaela Shiffrin wins Olympic gold in slalom
Shiffrin wins first medal in eight years with the largest margin of victory in an Alpine race since 1998.
Mikaela Shiffrin came to the Olympics looking for peace in her skiing. She found gold along the way
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin is well-versed in the bargain the Olympics forces athletes to make. The risk that comes with laying yourself bare on the world stage. The way it challenges your mental and physical health. The ever-present fear of failure and the way it can frame — fairly or unfairly — the public’s perception of you. “It’s not the easiest thing in the world to do,” she said. No, it’s not. Trying to nudge that barg…
U.S. star Shiffrin wins women's slalom, returns to Olympic top podium after eight years
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- American star alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin clinched gold in the women's slalom at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Wednesday, marking her third Olympic title and return to the top podium after eight years. Read full story
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