Winter Olympics Day 12: Mikaela Shiffrin goes for slalom glory in her final chance at gold
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US skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has one last chance at a medal at these Winter Olympics and it’s in her strongest discipline: slalom. Follow CNN for live updates of Day 12 of the Games.
• Mikaela Shiffrin’s last chance: The American star has one last chance to break her Games drought and secure her first Olympic medal in eight years in the women’s slalom today. Shiffrin currently leads the slalom after a fantastic run 1. Run 2 begins at 7:30 a.m. ET. • Women’s figure skating: Japan took the first two spots and USA’s Alysa Liu placed third yesterday after the short program ahead of Thursday’s free skate. Liu’s teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito finished several spots away. • USA v. Sweden: The two countries will face each other today in the men’s hockey quarterfinal after Sweden defeated Latvia 5-1 yesterday. CNN Sports has all of the greatest feats of achievement – and funny anecdotes – from the Games, sign up for our “Milano Memo” newsletter. After giving a stunning performance on the ice yesterday, American figure skater Alysa Liu said she wished she was “out there longer just to take in the moment some more.” The Olympian is as inspirational as they come.
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