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Shiffrin's Olympic win brings joy, U.S. men make history in cross-country

NPR | By Brian Mann
Published February 18, 2026 at 4:39 PM EST

U.S. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin finally medaled at the Winter Olympics, winning gold and breaking a long, agonizing streak of Olympic losses.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.
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