Matthew Futterman
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Mikaela Shiffrin to Ski the Downhill Event on Tuesday in Beijing
The American skier is still chasing her first medal after a disappointing first week at the Games.
Mikaela Shiffrin Looks to Regain Her Confidence After Two Mistakes
For the second time in three days at the Games, Shiffrin skied off course early in the race. The experience is shaking the two-time Olympic...
Jessie Diggins Wins Bronze in the Individual Sprint, Her Second Olympic Medal
Diggins won gold in the women’s team sprint in 2018, breaking a decades-long drought for Americans in cross country.
Ryan Cochran-Siegle Wins a Silver Medal for U.S.
A year after having surgery for a broken neck, the 29-year-old completed his comeback with a nearly flawless run.
A Slip and a Slow Start Keep Shiffrin and Kilde Off Podium
Mikaela Shiffrin tumbled and was disqualified from the giant slalom. Hours later, the favorite in the downhill, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, finished fifth.
Wind Postpones the Downhill, Shifting Olympic Alpine Schedule
Weather has delayed Olympic skiing events before. But the unpredictable conditions in Beijing are raising concerns about scheduling, danger and fairness.
Why the World’s Best Skiers Don’t Always Win at the Olympics
Nothing solidifies a skier’s status like an Olympic medal. But winning one depends not only on training, but also luck and the right conditions.
Why the World’s Best Skiers Don’t Always Win at the Olympics.
Nothing solidifies a skier’s status like an Olympic medal. But winning one depends not only on training, but also luck and the right conditions.
Therese Johaug of Norway Wins Gold in Women's Skiathlon
The American Jessie Diggins comes in sixth, nearly a minute behind the winner.