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Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Slalom Olympic Gold Medal at Winter Games 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin has won her fourth Olympic medal, achieving gold in the women's slalom at the Winter Games 2026. This victory marks her first Olympic medal since 2018.
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