Mikaela Shiffrin, 30-year-old US skier, has completed a full cricle in her career with a gold medal in slalom on Wednesday (Feb 18) at the ongoing Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. The gold medal came after eight long years with last one coming in 2018 Winter Olympics in giant slalom. Shriffin is now oldest US player to win a gold at the Winter Olympics after being the youngest to win one in 2014 Sochi Games as 18-year-old. This is Shiffrin's fourth medal at Winter Olympics including three golds - both are the most by an American skier. Her medal tally includes: a gold at Sochi (2014) in slalom, gold in giant slalom and silver in combined at Pyeongchang (2018), no medal in Beijing 2018 and a gold on Wednesday (Feb 18) in Cortina.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-fantastic-four-night-gordon-createst-history-in-newcastle-vs-qarabag-with-33-minute-hattrick-1771466617805">UCL | Gordon creates history in Newcastle vs Qarabag with 33-minute hattrick</a><h2>Shiffrin remembers dad Jeff after record medal win at Cortina Winter Olympics 2026</h2>Shiffrin completed first course in 47.13 seconds and the second one in 51.97 seconds - taking her total time to 1:39.10 which was 1.50 seconds better than the second placed skier. Speaking after the win, remembering her father who died at 65 in 2020, an emotional Shiffrin said: "This was a moment I have dreamed about. I’ve also been very scared of this moment. Everything in life that you do after you lose someone you love is like a new experience. It’s like being born again. I still have so many moments where I resist this. I don’t want to be in life without my dad. Maybe today was the first time that I could actually accept this reality. Instead of thinking I would be going in this moment without him, to take the moment to be silent with him."<h2>Shiffrin's world titles</h2>Shiffrin is one of the most accomplished skiers of all time including 71 World Cup wins in slalom - a record as well. She has also won world titles in slalom (four), giant slalom and super-G too. With all-time record of 108 world cup wins and five World Championship titles, Shiffrin is defiitely in league of her own.

Shiffrin completed first course in 47.13 seconds and the second one in 51.97 seconds - taking her total time to 1:39.10 which was 1.50 seconds better than the 2nd placed skier. This is Shiffrin's fourth medal at Winter Olympics including three golds - both are the most by an American skier.

Mikaela Shiffrin, 30-year-old US skier, has completed a full cricle in her career with a gold medal in slalom on Wednesday (Feb 18) at the ongoing Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. The gold medal came after eight long years with last one coming in 2018 Winter Olympics in giant slalom. Shriffin is now oldest US player to win a gold at the Winter Olympics after being the youngest to win one in 2014 Sochi Games as 18-year-old. This is Shiffrin's fourth medal at Winter Olympics including three golds - both are the most by an American skier. Her medal tally includes: a gold at Sochi (2014) in slalom, gold in giant slalom and silver in combined at Pyeongchang (2018), no medal in Beijing 2018 and a gold on Wednesday (Feb 18) in Cortina. Also Read - UCL | Gordon creates history in Newcastle vs Qarabag with 33-minute hattrick Shiffrin remembers dad Jeff after record medal win at Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 Shiffrin completed first course in 47.13 seconds and the second one in 51.97 seconds - taking her total time to 1:39.10 which was 1.50 seconds better than the second placed skier. Speaking after the win, remembering her father who died at 65 in 2020, an emotional Shiffrin said: "This was a moment I have dreamed about. I’ve also been very scared of this moment. Everything in life that you do after you lose someone you love is like a new experience. It’s like being born again. I still have so many moments where I resist this. I don’t want to be in life without my dad. Maybe today was the first time that I could actually accept this reality. Instead of thinking I would be going in this moment without him, to take the moment to be silent with him." Shiffrin's world titles Shiffrin is one of the most accomplished skiers of all time including 71 World Cup wins in slalom - a record as well. She has also won world titles in slalom (four), giant slalom and super-G too. With all-time record of 108 world cup wins and five World Championship titles, Shiffrin is defiitely in league of her own.

Shiffrin completed first course in 47.13 seconds and the second one in 51.97 seconds - taking her total time to 1:39.10 which was 1.50 seconds better than the 2nd placed skier. This is Shiffrin's fourth medal at Winter Olympics including three golds - both are the most by an American skier.

Winter Olympics 2026 | 'Very scared of this moment': Mikaela Shiffrin, 30, now oldest US skier to win gold after winning as youngest in 2014

Mikaela Shiffrin will not race during this weekend's World Cup in Soldeu, Andorra as she needs more time to recover from the knee injury she sustained during a downhill race two weeks ago in Italy, the American skier said on Wednesday.

Shiffrin, owner of a record 95 World Cup wins, was airlifted away following a high-speed crash on the same piste that will be home to the women's downhill at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics and said her knee cannot handle the load of racing just yet.

"I just need a bit more time to heal and re-condition," Shiffrin wrote in an Instagram post.

"As I've mentioned, there was no major ligament damage and the structure within the joint of my knee looks good."

The 28-year-old Shiffrin said she is managing a medial collateral ligament sprain, a sprain of the tibial-fibular ligaments, as well as a bone bruise from earlier in the season.

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"I took a ton of stress to my whole leg when I crashed and stretched a bunch of things that are continuing to cause pain, although that is improving every day!" Shiffrin wrote.

"The fact that everything is structurally intact is super positive, but I still need to be patient... I am in this for the long haul and want to ensure my knee is strong and I am fully capable of powerful skiing when I return to the start gate."

Shiffrin also supported longtime partner Aleksander Aamodt Kilde's call for better World Cup race-day schedules to help protect athletes from injuries.

Norwegian skier Kilde, who suffered a horrific crash during a World Cup race on the Lauberhorn course in Wengen last month, said a packed calendar and extended daily programmes were contributing to an unsafe environment for athletes, a stance Shiffrin echoed.

"It's pretty hard to put into words what the actual demands are like for athletes who are in the top 15 in multiple disciplines and consistently on the podium," said Shiffrin.

"It's really too much. I absolutely believe that fatigue at this point in the season plays a role in the injuries we have seen lately, including my own."

Mikaela Shiffrin will not race during this weekend's World Cup in Soldeu, Andorra as she needs more time to recover from the knee injury she sustained during a downhill race two weeks ago in Italy, the American skier said on Wednesday.

Mikaela Shiffrin will not race during this weekend's World Cup in Soldeu, Andorra as she needs more time to recover from the knee injury she sustained during a downhill race two weeks ago in Italy, the American skier said on Wednesday. Shiffrin, owner of a record 95 World Cup wins, was airlifted away following a high-speed crash on the same piste that will be home to the women's downhill at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics and said her knee cannot handle the load of racing just yet. "I just need a bit more time to heal and re-condition," Shiffrin wrote in an Instagram post. "As I've mentioned, there was no major ligament damage and the structure within the joint of my knee looks good." The 28-year-old Shiffrin said she is managing a medial collateral ligament sprain, a sprain of the tibial-fibular ligaments, as well as a bone bruise from earlier in the season. ALSO READ: Tennis: Novak Djokovic to play Indian Wells for first time since 2019 "I took a ton of stress to my whole leg when I crashed and stretched a bunch of things that are continuing to cause pain, although that is improving every day!" Shiffrin wrote. "The fact that everything is structurally intact is super positive, but I still need to be patient... I am in this for the long haul and want to ensure my knee is strong and I am fully capable of powerful skiing when I return to the start gate." Shiffrin also supported longtime partner Aleksander Aamodt Kilde's call for better World Cup race-day schedules to help protect athletes from injuries. Norwegian skier Kilde, who suffered a horrific crash during a World Cup race on the Lauberhorn course in Wengen last month, said a packed calendar and extended daily programmes were contributing to an unsafe environment for athletes, a stance Shiffrin echoed. "It's pretty hard to put into words what the actual demands are like for athletes who are in the top 15 in multiple disciplines and consistently on the podium," said Shiffrin. "It's really too much. I absolutely believe that fatigue at this point in the season plays a role in the injuries we have seen lately, including my own."

Alpine Skiing - Mikaela Shiffrin to skip World Cup ski races in Andorra to recover from knee injury

Mikaela Shiffrin put the split with her long-time coach behind her as she won a memorable seventh world title, storming to giant slalom glory at the World Ski Championships on Thursday.

The US star, who parted company with Mike Day on Wednesday after seven incredibly successful years, clocked a combined total of 2min 07.13sec down the Roc de Fer piste in Meribel in bright, sunny conditions to claim her 13th world championship medal.

Italy's Federica Brignone took silver, at 0.12sec, with Norwegian Ragnhild Mowinckel rounding out the podium (+0.22).

Shiffrin, the 2018 Olympic gold medallist in the GS who bagged a world super-G silver last week on the same slope, was perfectly poised after laying down the quickest run in the first leg.

While the 27-year-old only managed the 12th fastest second leg, it was enough to hold off a clutch of capable rivals, taking her to 13 career medals at the world championships, including seven titles (seven gold, three silver, three bronze). She has won at least one gold at every championship since 2013 and her 13 medals have come from just 16 career world championship races.

Shiffrin is now level with Anja Paerson on 13 world medals although the former Swede racer's haul includes two in the team event. Only Germany's Christl Cranz (15), skiing pre-WWII, has claimed more.

A seventh world title also saw Shiffrin draw level with Paerson, Marielle Goitschel, Marcel Hirscher and Toni Sailer, while Cranz has 12 to her name.

<h2>So nervous</h2>

"I was so nervous, my God! I can't believe it," said Shiffrin, who is also just one win away from Ingemar Stenmark's overall record for World Cup victories (86), having surpassed former teammate Lindsey Vonn's female record of 82 this season.

New Zealander Alice Robinson, 27th fastest in the first leg, took charge of the second, before handing over to American Nina O'Brien, Norwegian Thea Louise Stjernesund and Italy's Marta Bassino.

Bassino held the lead as the field went into the top 10, Slovakia's 2019 world champion Petra Vlhova and Sweden's Olympic champion Sara Hector failing to budge the Italian who won super-G gold on the same slope last week.

Mowinckel eventually grabbed the lead, just ahead of Switzerland's defending world champion Lara Gut-Behrami.

Then came the top three from the first leg.

Brignone, the Olympic silver medallist in the discipline and world alpine combined winner here last week, went 0.10sec clear of Mowinckel and straight into the 'leader's chair'.

France's two-time former world champion Tessa Worley was next, in front of a raucous flag-waving home crowd.

She initially lost, but then regained her lead going into the final third of the course. But drama ensued as the 33-year-old slid out, left prone on the snow shaking her head in disappointment.

All eyes turned on Shiffrin, who kicked out of the start hut and delivered a gliding masterclass on the top section before attacking the pitches of the piste.

She never lost her advantage despite one error within view of the finish line and collapsed on her back after shooting across the line in first spot.

Gut-Behrami had to be content with fourth position, at 0.31sec, with Bassino finihing fifth (+0.80) just ahead of Norway's Mina Fuerst Holtman and Vlhova.

Mikaela Shiffrin put the split with her long-time coach behind her as she won a memorable seventh world title, storming to giant slalom glory at the World Ski Championships on Thursday.

Mikaela Shiffrin put the split with her long-time coach behind her as she won a memorable seventh world title, storming to giant slalom glory at the World Ski Championships on Thursday. The US star, who parted company with Mike Day on Wednesday after seven incredibly successful years, clocked a combined total of 2min 07.13sec down the Roc de Fer piste in Meribel in bright, sunny conditions to claim her 13th world championship medal. Italy's Federica Brignone took silver, at 0.12sec, with Norwegian Ragnhild Mowinckel rounding out the podium (+0.22). Shiffrin, the 2018 Olympic gold medallist in the GS who bagged a world super-G silver last week on the same slope, was perfectly poised after laying down the quickest run in the first leg. While the 27-year-old only managed the 12th fastest second leg, it was enough to hold off a clutch of capable rivals, taking her to 13 career medals at the world championships, including seven titles (seven gold, three silver, three bronze). She has won at least one gold at every championship since 2013 and her 13 medals have come from just 16 career world championship races. Shiffrin is now level with Anja Paerson on 13 world medals although the former Swede racer's haul includes two in the team event. Only Germany's Christl Cranz (15), skiing pre-WWII, has claimed more. A seventh world title also saw Shiffrin draw level with Paerson, Marielle Goitschel, Marcel Hirscher and Toni Sailer, while Cranz has 12 to her name. So nervous "I was so nervous, my God! I can't believe it," said Shiffrin, who is also just one win away from Ingemar Stenmark's overall record for World Cup victories (86), having surpassed former teammate Lindsey Vonn's female record of 82 this season. New Zealander Alice Robinson, 27th fastest in the first leg, took charge of the second, before handing over to American Nina O'Brien, Norwegian Thea Louise Stjernesund and Italy's Marta Bassino. Bassino held the lead as the field went into the top 10, Slovakia's 2019 world champion Petra Vlhova and Sweden's Olympic champion Sara Hector failing to budge the Italian who won super-G gold on the same slope last week. Mowinckel eventually grabbed the lead, just ahead of Switzerland's defending world champion Lara Gut-Behrami. Then came the top three from the first leg. Brignone, the Olympic silver medallist in the discipline and world alpine combined winner here last week, went 0.10sec clear of Mowinckel and straight into the 'leader's chair'. France's two-time former world champion Tessa Worley was next, in front of a raucous flag-waving home crowd. She initially lost, but then regained her lead going into the final third of the course. But drama ensued as the 33-year-old slid out, left prone on the snow shaking her head in disappointment. All eyes turned on Shiffrin, who kicked out of the start hut and delivered a gliding masterclass on the top section before attacking the pitches of the piste. She never lost her advantage despite one error within view of the finish line and collapsed on her back after shooting across the line in first spot. Gut-Behrami had to be content with fourth position, at 0.31sec, with Bassino finihing fifth (+0.80) just ahead of Norway's Mina Fuerst Holtman and Vlhova.

Mikaela Shiffrin wins seventh gold in skiing, takes total world medal tally to 13

US skier Mikaela Shiffrin claimed yet another record in her trophy-laden career as she secured an 83rd women's World Cup victory on Tuesday, moving her to the top of the list past her compatriot Lindsey Vonn.

Mikaela Shiffrin claims 83rd World Cup win to set women's record

The list of nominees of the Sportsman of the Year is out. Lewis Hamilton, Eliud Kipchoge, Marc Marquez, Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal, and Tiger woods are in the contentions.

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Each individual has had the successful year of 2019, they won huge in their respective sports.

Novak Djokovic won the 'Sportsman of the Year' award last year.&nbsp;

Lewis Hamilton is the current Formula 1 Champion, the Britisher has won a total of six F1 championships. His team Mercedes is nominated for the Team of the Year category.&nbsp;

Marc Marquez has won MotoGP in 2019, making it the sixth time for Spaniard.&nbsp;

Eliud Kipchoge, an athlete was first to run a marathon in under two hours.

Tiger Woods made a major comeback after he won the Masters Tournament after 14 years.&nbsp;

Rafael Nadal, is currently the World number 1 in tennis rankings, with the season's record of 3-1, Spaniard managed to earn a spot in the list.

Lionel Messi won his sixth Ballon D'or in December last year after an amazing goal-scoring run for his club Barcelona. The Argentine is one of the favourites to win this award.

F1 team Mercedes, Liverpool Football Club, South Africa’s rugby team, Spain’s men’s basketball team, basketball’s Toronto Raptors, and the United States Women’s Football Team are all competing for the Team of the Year award.&nbsp;

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The list of nominees of the Sportsman of the Year is out. Lewis Hamilton, Eliud Kipchoge, Marc Marquez, Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal, and Tiger woods are in the contentions.

The list of nominees of the Sportsman of the Year is out. Lewis Hamilton, Eliud Kipchoge, Marc Marquez, Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal, and Tiger woods are in the contentions. It's time to announce the nominees for the #Laureus20 World Sports Awards 🙌 Introducing the six contenders for Sportsman of the Year... May the best man win 👊 #SportUnitesUs pic.twitter.com/2X8C7yNFM9 — Laureus (@LaureusSport) January 15, 2020 × Each individual has had the successful year of 2019, they won huge in their respective sports. Novak Djokovic won the 'Sportsman of the Year' award last year. Lewis Hamilton is the current Formula 1 Champion, the Britisher has won a total of six F1 championships. His team Mercedes is nominated for the Team of the Year category. Marc Marquez has won MotoGP in 2019, making it the sixth time for Spaniard. Eliud Kipchoge, an athlete was first to run a marathon in under two hours. Tiger Woods made a major comeback after he won the Masters Tournament after 14 years. Rafael Nadal, is currently the World number 1 in tennis rankings, with the season's record of 3-1, Spaniard managed to earn a spot in the list. Lionel Messi won his sixth Ballon D'or in December last year after an amazing goal-scoring run for his club Barcelona. The Argentine is one of the favourites to win this award. F1 team Mercedes, Liverpool Football Club, South Africa’s rugby team, Spain’s men’s basketball team, basketball’s Toronto Raptors, and the United States Women’s Football Team are all competing for the Team of the Year award. What a year 2019 was for team sports ⚽️🏎🏉🏀 Announcing the following six nominees who have been recognised for the #Laureus20 Team of the Year category 👀 See you in Berlin! #SportUnitesUs pic.twitter.com/JmHhRJBnjV — Laureus (@LaureusSport) January 15, 2020 × In the 'World Sportswoman of the Year' category, Naomi Osaka, the first Asian tennis player to get to number 1 in world rankings is competing against Golden Ball and Golden boot winner Megan Rapinoe gymnastic great Simone Biles, American sprinters Allyson Felix and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce along with US skiing legend Mikaela. 🏆 #Laureus20 Sportswoman of the Year 🏆 These six ladies all had an incredible 2019 and continue to inspire people around the world... Good luck to them all 🙌 #SportUnitesUs pic.twitter.com/HugemrYFhz — Laureus (@LaureusSport) January 15, 2020 × The awards ceremony is set to be held in Berlin on February 17.

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American sensation Mikaela Shiffrin won the slalom in Spindleruv Mlyn on Saturday to set a new record for most World Cup victories in a single season of 15.

The American, already assured of a third straight overall World Cup title, finished 0.85sec ahead of the Swiss Wendy Holdener.

She had been tied with Swiss legend Vreni Schneider who won 14 races in 1988-89.

American sensation Mikaela Shiffrin won the slalom in Spindleruv Mlyn on Saturday to set a new record for most World Cup victories in a single season of 15. The American, already assured of a third straight overall World Cup title, finished 0.

American sensation Mikaela Shiffrin won the slalom in Spindleruv Mlyn on Saturday to set a new record for most World Cup victories in a single season of 15. The American, already assured of a third straight overall World Cup title, finished 0.85sec ahead of the Swiss Wendy Holdener. She had been tied with Swiss legend Vreni Schneider who won 14 races in 1988-89.

Mikaela Shiffrin breaks record for ski World Cup victories in season

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a chest cold to write herself into the alpine history books Saturday when she produced a devastating second run to win her fourth straight world slalom title.

The 23-year-old Shiffrin, who complained of "low-energy levels" after the first run in which she was third fastest, clocked a combined total of 1min 57.05sec.

Anna Swenn-Larsson won Sweden's first medal of these championships with silver, at 0.58sec, while newly-crowned giant slalom gold medallist Petra Vlhova of Slovakia took bronze (+1.03).

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a chest cold to write herself into the alpine history books Saturday when she produced a devastating second run to win her fourth straight world slalom title.

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin overcame a chest cold to write herself into the alpine history books Saturday when she produced a devastating second run to win her fourth straight world slalom title. The 23-year-old Shiffrin, who complained of "low-energy levels" after the first run in which she was third fastest, clocked a combined total of 1min 57.05sec. Anna Swenn-Larsson won Sweden's first medal of these championships with silver, at 0.58sec, while newly-crowned giant slalom gold medallist Petra Vlhova of Slovakia took bronze (+1.03).

Mikaela Shiffrin wins record fourth straight world slalom title

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