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Shiffrin Struggles Again, Fails to Medal at Olympics

2/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mikaela Shiffrin (American alpine skier) finished 15th in the slalom portion of the team combined event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Shiffrin hesitated on her run, costing the American team a fourth-place finish.
She has not medaled in her last seven Olympic races.
Pressure mounts as she prepares for the giant slalom and individual slalom.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin saw American skier Bode Miller, despite high expectations, finish without a medal, mirroring the intense pressure faced by elite athletes. The U.S. team secured only one medal, a bronze in men's moguls by Toby Dawson, highlighting the psychological toll on competitors. Similarly, Mikaela Shiffrin's struggles at the 2026 Olympics reflect ongoing challenges in Olympic performance expectations.

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Story summary

Mikaela Shiffrin (American alpine skier) finished 15th in the slalom portion of the team combined event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Shiffrin hesitated on her run, costing the American team a fourth-place finish.
She has not medaled in her last seven Olympic races.
Pressure mounts as she prepares for the giant slalom and individual slalom.

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