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Mikaela Shiffrin claimed Olympic slalom gold in Cortina 2026 with a 1:39.10 total, beating Camille Rast by 1.50 seconds to become a three-time Olympic champion after Beijing 2022 setbacks. She led the first run in 47.13 seconds and finished the second in 51.97, turning immense pressure and past injuries into a dominant, emblematic victory.
Lindsey Vonn completed her first training run since rupturing her left ACL, finishing a 100-second descent in Cortina without issue and signaling cautious optimism as she eyeing a potential medal this weekend, aided by extensive therapy and a knee brace.
A 55-year-old guard working an overnight shift at a Cortina d'Ampezzo construction site for the 2026 Winter Olympics died during subfreezing conditions (about 10 F); organizers say it was a heart attack and a full investigation is underway, with Italian officials seeking answers. The incident occurred outside Cortina's ice arena at a site not overseen by the government-backed Simico. The Milan-Cortina games run Feb. 6-22.
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during a World Cup downhill in Cortina, Italy, and was taken away by ambulance for evaluation of a possible left leg injury. Initial analysis suggests her ACL and PCL are intact. Several other skiers also crashed or pulled up with injuries during the race, which was won by Stephanie Venier of Austria. Shiffrin's crash comes after a long absence from speed events, and she had expressed concerns about the course in training sessions earlier in the week.
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin crashed into safety nets during a World Cup downhill race in Cortina, Italy, and was helped off the course with a left leg injury. Initial analysis suggests her ACL and PCL seem intact, and she was taken by ambulance to a clinic for evaluation. The race saw other top skiers, including Federica Brignone and Corinne Suter, also experiencing crashes and injuries amid clear and sunny conditions but warm temperatures.