Shiffrin's gold medal in slalom comes after disappointments in the combined and giant slalom events, where she failed to secure a medal. The American skier demonstrated her exceptional skills in the slalom discipline, proving her dominance in this specific event.
This victory marks Shiffrin's second Olympic gold medal in slalom, following her success at the 2014 Sochi Games. Her performance solidifies her position as one of the premier slalom specialists in alpine skiing.