Mikaela Shiffrin Skis to Olympic Redemption with Slalom Gold
The Wall Street Journal·2026-02-18 14:33
Michaela Shiffren had spent a decade turning herself into the most successful alpine skier of all time. But the Olympics seemed to be her kryptonite. On Wednesday, the real Shiffron returned.The 30-year-old American exploded out of her slump with a slalom performance for the ages. She's an Olympic champion again. Her win here in Cartini gives her a new distinction.She now has three career Olympic gold medals, more than any other US alpine skier in history. She arrived at her Wednesday vindication through on ...