Breezy Johnson, Mikaela Shiffrin fail to medal in combined event, but U.S. still wins bronze
#Mikaela Shiffrin #Breezy Johnson #Milan Cortina #Winter Olympics #Alpine Combined #Cortina d'Ampezzo #Team USA
📌 Key Takeaways
- Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson fell short of the podium in the alpine combined event.
- The United States still managed to secure a bronze medal despite the loss of its top two stars.
- The events took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Shiffrin remains without a medal following her first appearance at these Games.
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🏷️ Themes
Sports, Olympics, Alpine Skiing
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CORTINA D'AMPEZZO — Mikaela Shiffrin will next hit the slopes still empty-handed after her first event at the Milan Cortina Games