Mikaela Shiffrin Secures Slalom Gold at Milan-Cortina Olympics

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – February 18, 2026 – Mikaela Shiffrin has reclaimed her Olympic glory, winning gold in the women’s slalom event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games. This victory marks her third career Olympic gold medal and first in the slalom since her triumph at the 2014 Sochi Games [NBC 7 San Diego].

A Triumphant Return to Form

Shiffrin’s win comes twelve years after she first earned Olympic gold in slalom at the Sochi 2014 Games, where she became the youngest Olympic champion in the discipline’s history [Olympics.com]. The American skier finished with a dominant performance, securing the gold by 1.50 seconds over silver medalist Camille Rast of Switzerland [Los Angeles Times].

Overcoming Challenges

This victory is particularly poignant given Shiffrin’s experience at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where she faced challenges with three DNFs (did not finish) across six events, with a best finish of fourth place [NBC 7 San Diego]. At the Milan Cortina Games, she initially placed fourth in the team combined event and 11th in the giant slalom before her stellar performance in the slalom.

A Legacy of Excellence

With three Olympic gold medals and eight World Championship titles, Mikaela Shiffrin is widely regarded as the greatest alpine ski racer of all time [NBC New York]. She holds the record for the most World Cup ski races won, with 108 victories, and has achieved over 160 podium finishes. This is her fourth Olympic appearance, having previously competed in 2014, 2018, and 2022.

A Moment of Remembrance

Shiffrin dedicated her win to her late father, Jeff, who passed away in 2020. She reflected on his absence during the medal ceremony, expressing that he didn’t secure to witness this achievement [Los Angeles Times].