politico-wire Brignone Shines Bright, Clinches Second Gold in Giant Slalom as Shiffrin Struggles
Federica Brignone made history on the Cortina slopes, claiming her second gold medal in the space of three days at the Winter Olympics. The Italian skiing sensation won the giant slalom by a margin of over six-tenths of a second, leaving a cluster of competitors in her wake. Meanwhile, American star Mikaela Shiffrin struggled to find her footing.