Mikaela Shiffrin highlights a medal-filled day for U.S. at Milan-Cortina Olympics

Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom as U.S. also takes silver in cross-country team sprint and bronze in snowboard slopestyle

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Mikaela Shiffrin regained her form to win gold in the women's slalom, leading a medal trifecta for the U.S. on Wednesday at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. The U.S. also picked up a silver medal in the cross-country team sprint free final and a bronze in the snowboard men's slopestyle event.

Why it matters

Shiffrin's gold medal marks a triumphant return to the top of the sport for the 30-year-old, who had struggled in recent years. The U.S. performance across multiple events showcases the depth of American talent at the Winter Games.

The details

Shiffrin had the fastest run down the first course and was second fastest on the second course to claim the gold medal, her first since the 2014 Sochi Olympics. In the cross-country team sprint, the U.S. duo of Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher took silver, while Jake Canter earned bronze in the snowboard slopestyle.

  • Shiffrin won the women's slalom on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • The U.S. won silver in the cross-country team sprint free final on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • Jake Canter won bronze in the snowboard men's slopestyle on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Mikaela Shiffrin

A 30-year-old American alpine skier who won gold in the women's slalom, her first Olympic gold medal since 2014.

Ben Ogden

An American cross-country skier who, along with Gus Schumacher, won silver in the cross-country team sprint free final.

Gus Schumacher

An American cross-country skier who, along with Ben Ogden, won silver in the cross-country team sprint free final.

Jake Canter

An American snowboarder who won bronze in the men's slopestyle event.

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What they’re saying

“This is crazy. Life is crazy. It's just so much effort and work and focus and preparation for two runs of 47, 50 seconds. To actually be in the right mentality in the right moment is nearly impossible.”

— Mikaela Shiffrin (Los Angeles Times)

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The takeaway

Mikaela Shiffrin's gold medal triumph in the women's slalom highlights a successful day for the U.S. at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with the team also earning silver and bronze medals in other events. This performance showcases the depth of American talent at the Winter Games and Shiffrin's return to the top of her sport after recent struggles.