WATCH: Mikaela Shiffrin continues her medal pursuit in her fifth skiing event, this time in combined where she defends Olympic silver.
American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin will compete in her fifth event of the 2022 Games early on Thursday morning, seeking a place atop the podium that has so far eluded her in Beijing.
The 26-year-old and three-time Olympic medalist came into the game with confidence and determination, and was a heavy medal favorite, however her first two runs ended in unfortunate disqualifications or DNFs . ” of her first two races, leaving America baffled. First, Shiffrin skied off course in the giant slalom and then she an early gate and failed to finish the women’s slalom.
She plans to continue this comeback, looking to earn a podium position this time. She will be competing in combined slalom Thursday morning, where she defends the Olympic silver and titles as World champion. Shiffrin geared up for combined slalom by setting the fastest time in a downhill training session on Wednesday.
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