Shiffrin’s Next Chance, Halfpipe Qualifying Highlight Day 4

BEIJING (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin will have to rebound quickly. Her next chance at a medal is the slalom, but that’s a top event for rival Petra Vlhova.

The showdown between those two Alpine skiing stars highlights Day 4 of the Beijing Games, which also includes qualifying runs for Shaun White and Chloe Kim, the start of the snowboardcross competition and the first curling medals of these Olympics.

"There's still a long two weeks to go."

Mikaela Shiffrin has her sights set on what's to come ❤️#WinterOlympics | @NBCOlympics pic.twitter.com/XfOAAaGD08

— On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) February 7, 2022

Shiffrin made a bad turn in the giant slalom Monday, knocking the American star out of that event on the opening run.

Vlhova, of Slovakia, finished 14th.

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Just a year after Japan’s summer Olympics, the Games are back for a winter show in Beijing, China. The unusually short gap between Games is due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Strict precautions and enforced virus prevention protocol are in place to help keep athletes, coaches and personnel safe. 

Beijing is the capital of China, with a population of more than 20 million people and the first city to host both a Summer and Winter Olympic games. It is one of the largest cities in the world and 15 hours ahead of Mountain Time. There are 13 different venues in and around Beijing that will be used for the Winter Olympics. A total of 109 events will be held in 15 different sports, and there will be a lot of Utah locals competing for medals. Keep up to date with them at our Olympic headquarters.

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