Watch: Why Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Has Half an Eyebrow at Olympics 2026Mikaela Shiffrin's latest milestone was bittersweet. After securing her third gold medal with a win in slalom on Feb. 18-ending an eight-year medal drought-the athlete became emotional as she reflected on achieving the milestone six years after the unexpected death of her father Jeff Shiffrin. "This was a moment I have dreamed about," Mikaela told reporters through tears during a post-race press conference on Feb. 18. "I've also been very scared of this moment.