US Edition
U.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.
225 Articles
225 Articles
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…
The American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin rose with gold in female slalon after a fantastic second sleeve with a combined time of 1:39.10.
LancasterOnline
Shiffrin wins slalom at Olympics, Klaebo takes a record 10th gold and Canada gets OT victory
American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds. It ended a run of eight straight Olympic races without a medal for arguably the greatest Alpine skier of all…
Pine Journal
Born-again Shiffrin finds clarity to return to gold standard
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin won her first Olympic gold medal in eight years on Wednesday, but for the 30-year-old American, it felt above all like the first since her father’s death six years ago — the culmination of a long journey to reach a place where the moment was just about ski racing once again. “Everything in life that you do after you lose someone you love is like a new experience,” she said after claiming the slalom tit…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 66% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
