Mikaela Shiffrin of Team USA celebrates her gold-medal win in women’s slalom on Day 12 of the Winter Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, on February 18, 2026. On her final opportunity to medal in this Olympics, Shiffrin won by a margin of 1.5 seconds, following numerous disappointments in previous Olympics.
Previously:
February 17: In Pursuit
February 16: Snow Jump
February 15: On Target
February 14: A Victory Leap
February 13: Soaring Through the Dark
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