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Shiffrin finishes outside top 30 in first run of World Cup giant slalom won by Brignone • Feb. 22, 2025, 9:27 AM ET (AP)
Italian skier Brignone wins, Shiffrin takes 'big step' as 25th in her first GS race after injury • Feb. 21, 2025, 9:27 AM ET (AP)
It's not just Shiffrin and Vonn. The US Ski Team has multiple medal contenders for the Olympics • Feb. 16, 2025, 12:35 PM ET (AP)
Mikaela Shiffrin had always won a medal in the slalom at worlds. She's fine with 5th this time • Feb. 15, 2025, 11:05 AM ET (AP)
Gold, silver or bronze. Mikaela Shiffrin has never finished off the podium in a slalom at the worlds • Feb. 14, 2025, 10:56 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Mikaela Pauline Shiffrin
Born March 13, 1995 (age 29) • Vail • Colorado
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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