Competing in her fourth Olympic Games, Mikaela Shiffrin won her third gold medal in the women’s slalom, reflecting on her unique Olympic experiences and her dedication to skiing over 25 years. This victory comes after her struggles at the previous Olympics in Beijing and is particularly significant as it marks her first Olympic medal since the death of her father in 2020. Shiffrin expressed the emotional challenge of winning without him and acknowledged the high stakes of Olympic competition compared to World Cups. She emphasized the need for precision and risk-taking in her sport, where a race can be decided in a moment.
