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2022 Beijing Olympics – Alpine Skiing – Women’s Alpine Combined Downhill – National Alpine Skiing Centre, Yanqing district, Beijing, China – February 17, 2022. Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States reacts after her run. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
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2022 Beijing Olympics – Alpine Skiing – Women’s Alpine Combined Downhill – National Alpine Skiing Centre, Yanqing district, Beijing, China – February 17, 2022. Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States reacts after her run. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
That’s the end! Mikaela Shiffrin had her third DNF earlier today as she slid away in the slalom competitions. After ranking fifth in the downhill combine competition, she could not muster up a good performance in the second round. Sadly, things went down south for the talented skier, ending her dreams of winning a solo Olympic medal in the Winter Games this year.
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Notably, she did not finish in the first two giant slalom and slalom events and lost her footing there as well. Although she tried to make comebacks during the downhill and Super-G competitions, it was a poor performance altogether. Shocked, fans on Twitter reacted to her loss, as they could not believe what had just happened.
Mikaela Shiffrin fails to finish the combined event
Heading to the combined event, she posted a time of 1:32.98 in her first downhill run. As combined events consist of a downhill event and a slalom run, she delivered a virtuoso performance, ranking fifth. But, after claiming her first races as “failure”, Shiffrin’s Olympics were one to forget.
Some of the fans got out their reactions, stating how unlucky she was. While some criticized her, many felt heartbroken for her, as this was the end of her singles run at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
“Heartbroken for her. I can only imagine how she feels and how hard this is, but I hope she knows that this does not define her and does not negate all of her prior accomplishments. It’s understandable considering all the circumstances. Sending love and support,” a fan wrote.
The Queen of choking!
— 7up17togo (@7up17togo) February 17, 2022
Heartbroken for her💔I can only imagine how she feels and how hard this is, but I hope she knows that this does not define her and does not negate all of her prior accomplishments. It's understandable considering all the circumstances. Sending love and support ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🙏
— Debi Lee 🌺 #SaveMagnumPI (@_DebiLee) February 17, 2022
This sucks… #mikaelashiffrin still a winner tho! 🥇 One more event!
— KLA (@kustomken) February 17, 2022
No worries Mikaela. You're funny, but you're not a joke. 🙌@MikaelaShiffrin
— E L M (@KANZ1981TMTC) February 17, 2022
I’m a bigger Mikaela Shiffrin fan than i ever have been. It’s been rough, she’s been real, and awesome.
— Chris Oddo (@TheFanChild) February 17, 2022
Me watching Mikaela Shiffrin after that run: I hope that girl isn't too hard on herself.
The Announcers: What a mistake. What a disappointment. This will live in infamy for the rest of time.
We have literally not moved the needle on mental health at all. #OlympicGames
— E (@bklinz) February 9, 2022
Shiffrin should never be considered a joke the way she’s saying she could be considered.
No one can EVER take away all she’s accomplished, plain and simple, NO MATTER WHAT.#WinterOlympics @MikaelaShiffrin
— Howard Chen 陈定豪 (@TheHoChen) February 17, 2022
The media has hounded Mikaela Shiffrin about her anxiety, the death of her father, and about the pressure on her. And now they act shocked that she’s human. #Olympics
— Queen Camilla (@Camilla_33) February 9, 2022
“I’m a joke” – @MikaelaShiffrin
No, you’re far from it. You’re a human being. The comeback will be better than the setback. #Olympics
— Julie Stewart-Binks (@JSB_TV) February 17, 2022
NBC learned absolutely nothing from Simone Biles and now they are doing the SAME thing to Mikaela Shiffrin and it’s infuriating.
— Alex (@alexmichelle31) February 9, 2022
Moving forward, there is still the mixed team parallel slalom competition left for her to compete in. Despite that, her performances at the Beijing Winter Olympics shows, she has much to improve in the future. Nevertheless, this is not the end of the road for Mikaela, as she most certainly will come back stronger.
She had her doubts
Heading to the event, she had her doubts about her performing in the combined event. With sliding off in the first of her both giant slalom and slalom competitions, her confidence was at an all-time low. Thus, she spoke to NBC about her approach before the event.
“I’m not feeling totally confident with the slalom. I mean, I have a recurring image of myself skiing out on the fifth gate again, so I’m just going to do my best,” said Shiffrin.
Friendly reminder that @mikaelashiffrin's resume is STACKED. pic.twitter.com/VmTZvSPm1K
— espnW (@espnW) February 9, 2022
Mikaela Shiffrin can't finish in Combined – Slalom, is in disbelief pic.twitter.com/t72EUACsyn
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) February 17, 2022
A heartbreaking DNF for @MikaelaShiffrin. This has been a challenging #Olympics. Thanks to the fans for all of your support. #AlpineSkiing
— U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team (@usskiteam) February 17, 2022
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Mikaela Shiffrin is not an Olympic disappointment. She has her medals and even if she doesn’t win a single thing at these games, she’s still the greatest women’s alpine skier ever. A single olympics doesn’t define her career, and it certainly doesn’t define her as a human.
— Becky Holton (@b_holton17) February 9, 2022
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Despite being a two-time Olympic gold medalist, this Olympics is one to forget for Mikaela Shiffrin. But rightly said, a single tournament does not determine the caliber and quality of a genuine champion. Before we know it, Mikaela will bounce back from this setback and ski to greater heights.
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