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Shiffrin ‘Born Again’ After Storming to Olympic Gold Following Loss of Her Father

Shiffrin reflected on a spiritual journey and her late father’s death that once made her question continuing skiing before winning women’s slalom gold at 2026 Olympics.

Summary by The Independent
Mikaela Shiffrin ended her eight-year wait for an Olympic medal by winning slalom gold on Wednesday

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"I only Cried": Shiffrin Talks Emotionally About Dead Father

At the current Olympic Games, Mikaela Shiffrin picked up gold in the slalom. Four years ago, she went out empty. In an interview, she explains what this was all about.

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Winter Olympics star's heartbreaking interview as Iga Swiatek shows support

Iga Swiatek showed Mikaela Shiffrin support after the greatest alpine skier ever won her first gold medal since the tragic death of her father six years ago.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Opens Up About a 'Spiritual' Moment With Late Father Before Winning Gold

Before winning gold at the Winter Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin took a quiet moment to connect with someone who wasn't able to support her in person: her late father.

·United States
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The IndependentThe Independent
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Shiffrin ‘born again’ after storming to Olympic gold following loss of her father

Mikaela Shiffrin ended her eight-year wait for an Olympic medal by winning slalom gold on Wednesday

·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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