Mikaela Shiffrin Misses Medal in Olympic Giant Slalom
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier in American history, faced another disappointment at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. On February 15, 2026, she finished in 11th place in the women’s giant slalom, clocking in at 2:14.42. This marked her second missed opportunity for a medal at these Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Performance
In a fiercely competitive race, Italy’s Federica Brignone secured the gold medal with a time of 2:13.50. Meanwhile, Sweden’s Sara Hector and Thea Louise Stjernesund tied for silver. Shiffrin, who began the second run in seventh place, could not cut enough time to make her way onto the podium.
Previous Olympic Struggles
This experience contrasts sharply with Shiffrin’s past performances. In the 2022 Beijing Olympics, she failed to finish the first run and lost her chance to defend the gold medal she won in the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. Despite the setback, Shiffrin has an impressive Olympic history, with three medals, including two golds.
Other Competitors
- Paula Moltzan finished in 15th place.
- Nina O’Brien took 20th place.
- A.J. Hurt did not advance to the second run.
Upcoming Opportunities
This was not Shiffrin’s first missed chance at these Games. Earlier, in the new team combined event alongside Breezy Johnson, they finished fourth after Shiffrin recorded the fourth-slowest time. Despite these recent hurdles, Shiffrin still has one more opportunity to earn a medal in the upcoming slalom event.
As the competition unfolds, fans and analysts alike eagerly anticipate whether Shiffrin can reclaim her status and add to her Olympic medal count.
