The American skiing superstar took to social media with a photo of herself casually lounging—gold medal draped over her like it’s no big deal—hours after dominating the women’s slalom at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
In a storybook finish to the Games, Shiffrin stormed to her third career Olympic gold medal on February 18, ending an eight-year individual medal drought since her last Olympic top spot in 2018. She delivered two flawless runs on the Tofane course in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, clocking a combined time of 1:39.10 to win by a massive 1.50 seconds over Switzerland’s Camille Rast (silver) and Sweden’s Anna Swenn-Larsson (bronze). It marked the largest margin of victory in an Olympic women’s slalom in recent history and cemented Shiffrin as the only American alpine skier with three Olympic golds.
The 30-year-old phenom—who overcame a serious injury setback in the 2024-25 season and entered these Games as the most decorated skier in World Cup history—attacked the course with trademark precision and nerve. After building a commanding 0.82-second lead in the first run, she held nothing back in the second, proving once again why she’s widely regarded as the greatest of her generation.
Her understated post, featuring the gold medal resting nonchalantly across her chest while she chills out, has exploded online. Fans are calling it the ultimate flex: win Olympic gold, then act like it’s just another Tuesday.
Shiffrin now boasts a legacy that includes multiple World Championship titles, overall World Cup crowns, and a record-breaking career that keeps rewriting the history books. After years of pressure, criticism, and personal challenges, this victory feels like pure vindication—and her chill celebration says it all.
What a way to close out the Alpine program. Queen of the slopes, indeed. 🏔️🥇
