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Shiffrin eyes Olympic medal redemption on Feb 18
18 Feb
Summary
- Shiffrin leads women's slalom after first run on Feb 18.
- She aims for her first Olympic medal since 2018.
- The final run is scheduled for Feb 18, 2026.
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin has secured a strong position to claim an Olympic medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Competing in the women's slalom in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, she led after the first run on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Shiffrin posted a time of 47.13 seconds, establishing a lead of 0.82 seconds over Germany's Lena Duerr. This marks a significant moment for the three-time Olympic medalist, who last won medals at the 2018 PyeongChang Games.
Her pursuit of hardware comes after a challenging 2022 Beijing Games. The second and decisive run is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, between 7:30 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. ET at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Center.
Fans can follow Shiffrin's final Olympic race of the 2026 Games through broadcasts on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com, hoping to witness her secure a medal.
