Steve Futterman

When she completed her second run, she remained on top.

After she crossed the finish line, she looked to the video board.

When she saw her name on top, there was a huge smile on her face.

She pumped her arm in the air.

Schifrin last won an Olympic medal in 2018 in Pyeongchang.

It had been a struggle since.

At the age of 30, it is possible this could be her final Olympic event.

For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Milan.

Before the Olympics began, Michaela Schifrin talked about having so much attention focused on her.

So far, she has competed in three events.

Her best finish was the team combined, where she just missed a medal, finishing fourth.

Her final event is the slalom.

It's her best event.

At the 2014 Olympics, she won gold in the slalom.

Schifrin has a career total of two golds and one silver.

But since 2018, she has been shut out.

There were no medals four years ago in Beijing.

Today, she hopes to finish in the top three.

For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Milan.

Before the Olympics began, Michaela Schifrin talked about having so much attention focused on her.