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Mikaela Shiffrin just became the winningest female skier in World Cup history

Mikaela Shiffrin seized first place in her first run in the giant slalom in Kronplatz, Italy, bidding to make history in the World Cup. Alain Grosclaude/Agence Zoom/Getty Images hide caption

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Mikaela Shiffrin just became the winningest female skier in World Cup history

January 24, 2023 • Her 83rd victory in Italy on Tuesday leaves only one athlete ahead of Shiffrin: Ingemar Stenmark. The legendary Swedish skier has said he thinks Shiffrin will win more than 100 races.

Mikaela Shiffrin crashes in 3rd race — but will rise for one last Olympics test

Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. competes during the Women's alpine combined at the Olympics on Thursday in Yanqing, China. After losing her last shot at an individual medal, she will compete in a team event on Saturday. Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images hide caption

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The 2022 Winter Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin crashes in 3rd race — but will rise for one last Olympics test

February 17, 2022 • The three-time Olympic medalist told reporters that she felt "like a joke" after failing to finish her third race of the Winter Games. Her last chance at a medal is a team competition on Saturday.

U.S. Olympic skier River Radamus debuts a wild look in Beijing

From left to right: U.S. Olympians River Radamus, Isabella Wright, Thomas Ford. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for USOPC hide caption

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The 2022 Winter Olympics

U.S. Olympic skier River Radamus debuts a wild look in Beijing

February 8, 2022 • Radamus, an alpine skier, is competing in Beijing for the U.S. during Tuesday's men's super-G race. His crazy hair is a standout.

Ted Ligety Ties For 15th In Giant Slalom, Austria's Marcel Hirscher Wins Gold

Ted Ligety finished 15th in the men's giant slalom on Sunday. He told reporters this Olympics will likely be his last. Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Torch

Ted Ligety Ties For 15th In Giant Slalom, Austria's Marcel Hirscher Wins Gold

February 18, 2018 • The 33-year-old American faced the favored Marcel Hirscher from Austria in the 2018 Olympic men's giant slalom. The American Ryan Cochran-Siegle had a solid performance, finishing 11th.