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Hard-Charging Final Run Propels American Mikaela Shiffrin To Giant Slalom Gold

American Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the women’s giant slalom Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.S. women’s hockey team lost to Canada 2-1 but remains alive in the tournament.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Here & Now sports analyst Mike Pesca  ( @pescami) about the results.

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