Mikaela Shiffrin of Team USA clinched a gold medal in the women's slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, marking her third Olympic gold and a triumphant return after a previous disappointing performance, according to multiple news sources. Her winning time was 1:39.10, solidifying her place as a three-time gold medalist and the second Olympic skier to win gold twice in the event, as reported by Fox News.
The victory was particularly significant for Shiffrin, as the slalom is widely considered her best event, according to NPR News. The win represented a "sweet redemption" for the Alpine legend, who competed in her final race of the 2026 Winter Games.
In other Olympic news, the U.S. men's cross-country ski team secured a silver medal in the team sprint, a historic achievement for the team, according to NPR News. Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher led the American team, while the Norwegian team, led by Johannes Klaebo, took gold, and Italy claimed bronze. This performance, along with Ogden's prior silver, highlights a strong showing for U.S. men's cross-country skiing, though Jessie Diggins and Julia Kern fell short of a medal in the women's sprint, according to the same source.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics also featured other competitions, including curling, ice hockey, and skiing events, as reported by Time. The U.S. women's ice hockey team was vying for a medal, and American athletes like Nick Goepper were showcasing their talents. An unexpected appearance by a dog during the women's qualification round also added a unique element to the games, according to Time.
Beyond the sporting events, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is showcasing a reconstruction of YouTube's original watchpage from December 2006, along with the first video ever uploaded, "Me at the Zoo," according to BBC Technology. This exhibit highlights a pivotal moment in internet history and digital design, offering insight into the evolution of user-generated content and the impact of early platform features.
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