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Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Olympic Gold, Remembers Late Father
Mikaela Shiffrin secured an Olympic gold medal in women's slalom, her first since the passing of her father, Jeff, in 2020.
18 Feb, 13:34 — 18 Feb, 19:45
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Yahoo3d ago
Mikaela Shiffrin came to the Olympics looking for peace in her skiing. She found gold along the way
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin is well-versed in the bargain the Olympics forces athletes to make. On Wednesday, Shiffrin may have finally found peace. Standing on the medal stand, a second gold medal in slalom around her neck a dozen years after she earned her first, Shiffrin closed her eyes, mouthed the lyrics to “The Star Spangled Banner” and breathed in a moment built on tireless practice, innate talent, purity of purpose and a self-belief that is harder to come by than you might think.
By WILL GRAVES
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Mikaela Shiffrin Skis to Olympic Redemption With Slalom Gold - The Wall Street Journal
Mikaela Shiffrin Skis to Olympic Redemption With Slalom Gold The Wall Street Journal
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