It's a third career gold medal for Shiffrin, and first in slalom since 2014 MILAN -- Problem. What problem. Mikaela Shiffrin reminded the world exactly why she's the most decorated skier in history on Wednesday, winning gold at the slalom event to end a frustrating Olympic medal drought.

Mikaela Shiffrin's long wait for her third Olympic gold medal is over as the American slalom superstar conquered the competition on Wednesday to emerge victorious in the women's slalom.