Cortina: American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin paid tribute to her late father after winning a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Victory came in the women’s slalom, where Shiffrin produced a dominant performance and finished well ahead of her rivals. Competing on the Olympic slopes in Cortina d’Ampezzo as part of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Shiffrin proved her exceptional skills and experience. She had two strong runs in the slalom race, recording the fastest combined time and winning the gold medal.

After her win, Shiffrin dedicated her accomplishment to her late father, Jeff Shiffrin, who passed away in 2020. In her post-race speech, the American athlete said the moment was deeply emotional and meaningful for her and her family.

The win was also another milestone in Shiffrin’s impressive career. With this victory, she became the oldest American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing and cemented her status as one of the greatest skiers in the history of the sport. Shiffrin’s performance was widely praised by fans and fellow athletes, many of whom noted her resilience and determination over the past few years. Her victory added another historic chapter to an already illustrious Olympic career.