Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Slalom Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics After Medal Drought
In Brief
Mikaela Shiffrin earned gold in the women's slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics, ending her medal drought.
Key Facts
- Mikaela Shiffrin finished 11th in the giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
- Shiffrin won gold in the women's slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics, breaking her Olympic medal drought.
- Her last Olympic medal prior to 2026 was at the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
- Shiffrin had not won a medal in eight consecutive Olympic events since 2018.
- The women's slalom event took place at Tofane during the Milan Cortina Games.
What Happened
Mikaela Shiffrin, a U.S. Alpine skier, finished 11th in the giant slalom and later won gold in the women's slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. This was her first Olympic medal since 2018. The slalom event was held at Tofane.
Why It Matters
Shiffrin's gold medal ended her Olympic medal drought, as reported by CBS News and Al Jazeera. The win marks her fourth career Olympic medal and her first since 2018, according to Al Jazeera.
Sources
- NPR News — U.S. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin finishes another Olympic race without a medal(4d ago)
- CBS News — Mikaela Shiffrin finishes 11th in giant slalom, continuing Olympic drought(4d ago)
- CBS News — Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom, breaking Olympic drought(1d ago)