Shiffrin's Olympic win brings joy, U.S. men make history in cross-country NPR | By Brian Mann Published February 18, 2026 at 1:39 PM PST Facebook Email Listen • 4:09 U.S. Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin finally medaled at the Winter Olympics, winning gold and breaking a long, agonizing streak of Olympic losses. Copyright 2026 NPR