- Sputnik International, 1920, 01.02.2022
2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing
The XXIV Olympic Winter Games, which are scheduled from 4-20 February, are kicking off in the Chinese capital. Almost 3,000 athletes from over 90 countries are participating in the games, competing in 15 various disciplines.

Two-Time Olympic Champion Mikaela Shiffrin Out of Beijing Olympic Slalom

© REUTERS / DENIS BALIBOUSEMikaela Shiffrin of the United States looks down at the finish line after not finishing her run, February 9, 2022
Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States looks down at the finish line after not finishing her run, February 9, 2022 - Sputnik International, 1920, 09.02.2022
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Mikaela Shiffrin, who is attempting to win her third Olympic gold medal, also fell in the first event of the women's giant slalom at the Beijing Olympics on Monday.
American two-time Olympic champion and six-time world champion Mikaela Shiffrin missed a gate just seconds after the start of the first run in slalom at the Beijing Games on Wednesday and is out of the competition.
Earlier, the 26-year-old athlete said that she plans to participate in all five individual tournaments. As of now, she is expected to compete in three remaining ski race events: Women’s Super-G on Thursday, Downhill on 14 February, and Combined on 16 February.
Alpine skiing at this year’s Winter Olympic Games is being held at the Xiaohaituo Alpine Skiing Field in China’s Yanqing District. It started with the Women’s Giant Slalom on Monday and competitions will continue until 19 February, ending with the Team Event.
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