Mikaela Shiffrin is back on top, winning her first Olympic medal in eight years with gold in the women's slalom event at the Milan Cortina Games. She completed her second run with a total time of 1:39.10.
What happened?
Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the field in the first run, taking a 0.82-second lead into the second.
Why it matters for Mikaela Shiffrin
This win marks her third Olympic gold medal, making her the American alpine skier with the most Olympic gold medals.
Mikaela Shiffrin was visibly emotional in the finish area, fighting back tears as she approached and hugged her mom and coach, Eileen.
What comes next?
Mikaela Shiffrin has now won four total medals in her Olympic career: 2014 slalom gold, 2018 giant slalom gold, 2018 combined silver, and 2026 slalom gold.
She won her first slalom gold at just 18 years old during the 2014 Sochi Games.
Mikaela Shiffrin's 71 World Cup slalom wins are more than any other alpine skier in any single discipline.
U.S. teammates Paula Moltzan and AJ Hurt also made their second runs, with Moltzan finishing with a time of 1:41.29.
Nina O'Brien was also in the slalom but did not complete her first run.
Mikaela Shiffrin ended her skid on Wednesday in her final event of Milan Cortina.
She is now both the youngest and oldest U.S. woman to win alpine gold.
Mikaela Shiffrin's victory is a significant one, given her eight-year Olympic drought.
She had gone eight straight Olympic events without medaling.
Mikaela Shiffrin came away empty after competing in six events at the 2022 Beijing Games.
She got off to a rocky start in Milan Cortina, placing fourth in the team combined event with Breezy Johnson.
Mikaela Shiffrin finished 11th in the giant slalom.
But she bounced back to win the slalom gold, putting her 1.5 seconds above second-place Camille Rast of Switzerland.
Sweden's Anna Swenn Larsson earned bronze with her time of 1:40.81.
Mikaela Shiffrin's win is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.
She has proven herself to be one of the top alpine skiers in the world, with a long and successful career.
Mikaela Shiffrin's future in the sport looks bright, with many more competitions to come.
She will likely continue to dominate the field, given her skill and experience.
Mikaela Shiffrin's fans will be eagerly awaiting her next competition, to see what she will accomplish next.
The 30-year-old from Edwards, Colorado, has solidified her place in the history of alpine skiing.
Mikaela Shiffrin's name is now synonymous with excellence in the sport.
She has inspired countless young skiers with her achievements.
Mikaela Shiffrin's legacy will continue to grow, as she continues to compete and win.
She is a true champion, and her win at the Milan Cortina Games is a reminder of her greatness.