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American skier Mikaela Shiffrin again crashes, misses medal in fifth event

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(BEIJING) — U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Thursday crashed out in the slalom in the women’s Alpine combined event, bringing to a close the six-time world champion’s bid for an individual medal in Beijing.

Shiffrin had been in fifth place after the downhill section of the event, but her crash meant that she would not finish, the third time she’s done so in these Winter Games.

“A heartbreaking DNF for @MikaelaShiffrin,” the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team said on Twitter Thursday. “This has been a challenging #Olympics. Thanks to the fans for all of your support.”

Michelle Gisin of Switzerland

 

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